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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

T-levels

Monday 6 September 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • T-levels are a new qualification designed with employers to provide students with an introduction to work.
  • The government has provided 268 million in capital funding for T-levels starting from 2020.
  • Truro and Penwith College has embraced the roll-out of T-level courses.
  • The government has allocated nearly 165 million to providers through the capacity and delivery fund.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Cherilyn Mackrory
Education
Context

The question arises from the need to support the new T-level qualification in education.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support the development of T-levels. The MP acknowledges that T-levels are a new qualification designed with employers to provide students with a better introduction to work. She asks for details on the support and investment provided by the department.

Answer from Gillian Keegan

T-levels are a new qualification designed with employers to provide students with an introduction to work. The government has provided £268 million in capital funding for T-levels starting from 2020, and another £50 million-worth of projects have been approved for providers delivering from this September. Additionally, there is an annual revenue investment of £500 million to fund extra T-level hours once fully rolled out, as well as a £23 million investment in professional development for teachers.

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Q2 Cherilyn Mackrory
Education
Context

Following the successful first year of T-levels at Truro and Penwith College, there is a need for greater flexibility in the 45 days of work placements to accommodate areas with limited industry.

Question

I thank the Minister for her answer. I am proud that Truro and Penwith College has embraced the roll-out of the T-level courses. However, despite successes, there is a need for greater flexibility—for example, with the 45 days of work placements in an area with insufficient industry. Will the Minister agree to meet me and Martin Tucker, the principal of Truro and Penwith, to discuss this issue?

Answer from Gillian Keegan

We are grateful to Truro and Penwith College for pioneering T-levels. We have been implementing flexible models, such as through the capacity and delivery fund that has allocated nearly £165 million to providers to establish infrastructure and resources needed for industry placements. Additionally, there is a £1,000 per place incentive to encourage flexibility. The Minister expresses willingness to meet with the MP.

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Not addressed: The request for a meeting was not directly addressed or committed to in specifics.

How: Will Be Very Happy To Meet

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