Baker Dearing comments on T Level industry placement changes

Following the government’s announcement of reforms to the T Level industry placement, aimed at boosting take-up of the qualifications, Deputy Chief Executive of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust Kate Ambrosi has released the following comment.
 
“These changes are a step in the right direction and should help more providers to deliver T Levels so, crucially, more students can study them.
 
“University Technical Colleges have been lobbying for similar changes as many employers are keen to offer placements, but SMEs do not have the capacity in terms of staffing or equipment. The government should next look at reintroducing financial support for employers to deliver placements.
 
“It is important that these changes do not lead to T Levels being watered down. Industry placements are an essential part of the T Level, as they help students develop the employability skills that they will need for work. But they also help students feel more familiar with a workplace environment.
 
“Forty three per cent of the 2024 UTC leavers who studied T Levels progressed to an apprenticeship and the industry placements were a large factor in that.
 
“We have to balance making T Levels accessible to providers and students with ensuring that they are the gold standard for Level 3 technical education.”

Baker Dearing comments on T Level industry placement changes

Following the government’s announcement of reforms to the T Level industry placement, aimed at boosting take-up of the qualifications, Deputy Chief Executive of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust Kate Ambrosi has released the following comment.
 
“These changes are a step in the right direction and should help more providers to deliver T Levels so, crucially, more students can study them.
 
“University Technical Colleges have been lobbying for similar changes as many employers are keen to offer placements, but SMEs do not have the capacity in terms of staffing or equipment. The government should next look at reintroducing financial support for employers to deliver placements.
 
“It is important that these changes do not lead to T Levels being watered down. Industry placements are an essential part of the T Level, as they help students develop the employability skills that they will need for work. But they also help students feel more familiar with a workplace environment.
 
“Forty three per cent of the 2024 UTC leavers who studied T Levels progressed to an apprenticeship and the industry placements were a large factor in that.
 
“We have to balance making T Levels accessible to providers and students with ensuring that they are the gold standard for Level 3 technical education.”

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