In September 2020, T Levels were introduced as a robust technical alternative to A Levels in England. Four years on, around 16,000 students have now studied all or a part of a T Level since their launch, at over 160 schools and colleges, spanning subjects as diverse as health and science, agriculture, digital technology and legal services.

Whilst progress has been made, significant challenges remain in T Level implementation which cannot be ignored. After four years of roll-out, lessons need to be learned to address worrying student ‘drop-out’ rates and poor teacher recruitment and retention. Furthermore, questions remain over availability of industry placements, assessment and overall course quality.

After a period of uncertainty in the run up to the general election, the new Labour government has pledged its commitment to bridging the skills gap by investing in technical education including T levels, highlighting their role in equipping young people with essential skills for future success and driving economic growth. In July 2024, a comprehensive review of post-16 qualifications, including T Levels, was initiated to enhance the educational landscape and clarify future funding for applied general qualifications (AGQs) and BTECs.

This must-attend online conference offers a timely opportunity to explore how to improve the delivery of T Levels in the near-term, discuss how to raise awareness of the T Levels offer amongst young people and examine how to bolster collaboration between T Level providers and employers. The conference will also look to the future, providing a valuable insight from the Department of Education into the future direction of T Levels, technical education and wider skills policy. The conference will examine what impact the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) may have on technical education more broadly and we will also hear about the potential influence of the Post-16 Qualifications Reform Review on the future of T Levels and the possible discontinuation of BTECs.

Why Attend?

Resource - Introduction of T Levels

Report - 24th October 2022: A Review of the Quality of T-level Courses: Interim Report

Guidance - 23rd October 2023: T Level Industry Placements Delivery Guidance

Guidance - 1st February 2024: T Levels: Next Steps for Providers

Guidance - 13th February 2024: T Level Funding

Guidance - 4th March 2024: T Level Resources for Universities

Policy Paper - T Level Action Plan: 2023-2024

News - 24th July 2024: Focused review of Post-16 qualifications reform at level 3 and below

Consultation - 25th September 2024: ‘National conversation’ on curriculum begins: Improving the curriculum and assessment system

News - 13th November 2024: Skills Minister's keynote address to the Association of Colleges

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