T-Levels Industry Placements 2021-04-26
2021-04-26
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about ensuring high-quality industry placements for students taking T-levels, a concern that has been raised previously.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that all students taking T-levels receive a high-quality industry placement. The Government have invested £165 million in this initiative and more support is needed to address the concerns of businesses regarding their commitment to these placements.
The Government have invested £165 million to help providers prepare and deliver industry placements, building capacity in their relationships with employers. We are exploring short-term funded support to enable employers to offer placements, and we have already invested nearly £7 million directly.
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Specific measures or mechanisms to guarantee high-quality placements for all students were not detailed.
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Q2
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The MP supports the Government's plan for jobs, particularly its focus on technical education. He highlights the importance of investing in further education and T-levels to aid economic recovery, improve skills training, and increase opportunities.
Does the Education Secretary agree that investing in further education and T-levels is vital for our economic recovery? The MP asks for an investment in places such as the High Peak, which could help local people of all ages and backgrounds into good-quality jobs.
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The roll-out of T-levels is vital, as these qualifications have been designed hand in glove with employers to meet their needs. We are putting in £65 million-worth of further investment to link jobs, skills and young people.
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While supportive, the Secretary did not provide specifics on additional investments for High Peak or other local areas specifically mentioned by the MP.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the reluctance of some businesses to commit to T-levels due to competing pressures. He seeks a meeting with the Secretary to discuss how to ensure young people can access these qualifications.
Each T-level comes with a 45-day placement in industry, but owing to business pressures, some are reluctant to commit. Will my right hon. Friend meet me and the principal of Hopwood Hall College to discuss this issue?
I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend and the principal of Hopwood Hall College to discuss ensuring that young people can access these qualifications and benefit from industrial placements. The Secretary emphasizes the importance of getting this right for our future economic needs.
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