Multi-million pound boost to prepare for T Levels

Two new funding initiatives have recently been announced to prepare for the roll-out of T Levels in 2020:

• An £8 million funding initiative was announced on 7 November to provide teachers with an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge to ensure they understand the new qualifications and to update their subject and industry knowledge. More information is available on the Gov.uk website.

• £38 million will be made available to the first providers of T Levels for cutting edge equipment and facilities for pupils taking the new technical qualifications from 2020. Read more in this article on the TES website.

The first three T Levels to be introduced will be in the areas of Digital, Construction and Education and Childcare. The courses will provide young people with a choice between technical and academic education post-16 and will be taught for the first time from September 2020. The new qualifications will give young people the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace as well as helping to meet the demands of the economy. 

A short video from the Department for Education summarises the benefits of T Levels:

T Levels YouTube video