Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
Committee heard evidence on the introduction of T Levels.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Department for Education (The Department) and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) on introducing T Levels.2
Government Response Summary
The government outlined a comprehensive plan to increase T Level awareness, enrolments, and quality, including removing funding for overlapping qualifications and continuing the 'Skills for Life' campaign. Updated specifications will be introduced from September 2025, with full implementation by September 2029.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. and completion of T Levels to help students reach their potential and meet the evolving skills demands of the economy. Over 90% of the first two cohorts of T Level completers are in employment or further study, and 71% remain in the same field as their T Level. Recognition of T Levels by higher education institutes is growing, with 166 universities now accepting at least one T Level. The department will build on this by growing awareness and enrolments in T Levels whilst maintaining a high-quality offer. The department will proceed with removing funding of overlapping large qualifications, encouraging a shift towards T Levels. The 'Skills for Life' campaign will continue, to raise awareness of the importance of skills and increase awareness of T Levels and will align with departmental priorities. The department is working to improve careers guidance to inform student choices. Provider confidence in T Level delivery is key to encourage student choice. The department will support providers to maintain a high-quality offer to boost student uptake, through continued investment in professional development for teachers, and support to source industry placements. The department will continue to promote T Levels via key moments in the year – T Levels Week, T Level Thursday and T Level Results Day to raise awareness and subsequently grow student numbers. The department will streamline T Level content to appeal to diverse groups of students, alongside ensuring marketing content is diverse. Updated specifications for the Digital, Construction, and Education & Early Years routes have been introduced from September 2025. The department’s plan will be fully implemented by September 2029.