In September 2020, the phased introduction of T Levels began for students in England, offering a rigorous technical alternative to A Levels. Four years on, 16,000 students have now studied all or a part of a T Level since their launch. From September 2024, eighteen T Level courses will be available to students at over 160 schools and colleges in a wide range of subjects, including health and science, agriculture, digital, and legal services.
Across this Parliament, the Government invested £3.8bn into further education and skills, including £1.6bn for T Levels delivery. Furthermore, at least £150m has been allocated for providers to improve buildings and facilities, as well a 10% funding boost to support the scaling up of T Levels in this next academic year. Despite these funding commitments the General Election has put the spotlight on the future of T Levels, and there are many questions centred on the potential direction a new government may take on technical education. Despite this uncertainty, T Level delivery will continue and key implementation challenges still need to be addressed in the near-term, including concerns over the recruitment and retention of both students and teachers, industry placements, assessment, and overall course quality.
This Policy Foresight online live conference offers a timely opportunity for key partners from schools, FE providers, local authorities, awarding bodies, training providers and employers to examine the impact that the outcome of the General Election will have on the future of T Levels, as well as further education and skills policy more broadly. Additionally, with the T Level rollout continuing in September, participants will have an invaluable chance to learn from best practice and explore how to improve the recruitment of students and teachers, enhance course content and strengthen collaboration with employers to deliver successful industry placements that can ensure that T Levels delivers a high-quality technical qualification for all students.
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
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