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.

Signalling its commitment to improving technical education in the UK, the Government announced plans to develop the Advanced British Standard (ASB) for 16 to 18-year-olds, to bring together A levels and T levels into a new single qualification framework. The Government underpinned this commitment to improving technical education with significant investment, including £3.8bn in further education and skills across this Parliament, £1.6bn of which will be used for T Levels delivery. Furthermore, at least £150m has been earmarked 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. Whilst policy commitments and funding will help deliver T Levels, there are still significant challenges facing providers 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 national conference offers a timely opportunity for key partners from schools, FE providers, local authorities, awarding bodies, training providers and employers to examine the lessons learned from the first four years of T Levels, discuss what has worked well and explore how to tackle the latest implementation challenges and improve the design, delivery and student experience of T Levels. The webinar provides a key platform to look ahead to the next T Levels Action Plan, and the potential impact of the proposed Advanced British Standard on T Level delivery. 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 on the Government’s aim for it to become ‘the gold standard’ in technical qualification.

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

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