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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

T-Levels: Industry Placements

Monday 26 April 2021 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government have invested 165 million to support T-level industry placements.
  • Exploring short-term funded support to encourage employers to offer placements.
  • 65 million further investment to link jobs, skills, and young people is planned.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Clarkson
Education
Context

The MP is concerned about ensuring high-quality industry placements for students taking T-levels, a concern that has been raised previously.

Question

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.

Answer from Gavin Williamson

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures or mechanisms to guarantee high-quality placements for all students were not detailed.

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Q2 Robert Largan
Education
Context

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.

Question

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.

Answer from Gavin Williamson

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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 Chris Clarkson
Education
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Gavin Williamson

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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