Response to public T Levels consultations published

AELP and City & Guilds are pleased to have collaborated on a research project to investigate work placements. 

The research examines the purpose and current practices around work placements; investigates the challenges that may be faced in introducing the range and volume of work placements now required; and makes recommendations based on findings and experience of how to give the proposals the best chance of success.

The response to the public T levels consultations held by the DfE, which ran from 30 November 2017 to 8 February 2018, has now been published.

Below is a summary of some key points from the response alongside research conducted by City & Guilds and AELP among providers and employers to ask for their thoughts about the T levels work placements:

T level Industry Placements

The 45-day minimum work placement component is still a mandatory requirement for the achievement of a T level programme.

English and maths

English and maths GCSE or functional skills achievement will be a requirement of a T level programme.

T level grading

An overall pass grade will be introduced for the achievement of a T level programme.

The full roll-out delayed until 2023

The DfE has confirmed the full roll-out of T levels will not actually take place until 2023.

The report also contains details around progression, transition year, staff CPD and possible pilot centres.

You can read the full response on the DfE website.

You can keep up to date on the reforms on our T levels webpage which has many valuable resources.

Work placement research

AELP and City & Guilds are pleased to have collaborated on a research project to investigate work placements. 

The research examines the purpose and current practices around work placements; investigates the challenges that may be faced in introducing the range and volume of work placements now required; and makes recommendations based on our findings and experience of how to give the proposals the best chance of success.

Download the research here: https://email.cityandguilds.com/1LRT-5P5C5-CDQAO2-36DVB8-1/c.aspx