Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 14
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Acknowledged
T Level Transition Programme shows inadequate progression rates to full T Levels
Conclusion
Too many learners on the T Level Transition Programme do not progress on to a T Level. The reasons for this are unclear. Only 14% of the first Transition Programme cohort actually progressed to a T Level, and just under half (49%) were able to progress to a level 3 qualification. This is an entirely inadequate rate for a programme whose purpose is to provide a high-quality preparatory route into T Levels. This raises questions as to whether the Transition Programme is fit for purpose, and whether suitable students, who could realistically meet the demands of the full T Level, are being placed on it. (Paragraph 63) The future of post-16 qualifications 49
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the T Level Transition Programme is new and states it is working with providers to better understand early progression outcomes and support more learners. They plan to review progression expectations as the programme matures and are reviewing options for recognising attainment for those who do not progress to a full T Level.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
T Levels and the T Level Transition Programme are still relatively new programmes, and providers are still learning how best to deliver them. The Department is working with providers to better understand early progression outcomes and how more learners can be supported onto T Levels as the programme rolls out more widely. Our expectation is that the Transition Programme will support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful progression to a T Level. We will review our expectations for progression as the programme matures. We expect the Transition Programme to evolve over time in response to feedback from students, providers and employers. The Department also recognises that not all learners on the Transition Programme will progress to a T Level and may instead progress onto other Level 3 routes or employment. The Department is keen to recognise any attainment by learners on the Transition Programme which does not lead to a T Level. Following engagement with providers and external stakeholders, the Department is now reviewing options for how attainment and achievement on the Transition Programme can be recognised for students, who for whatever reason, do not progress to a T Level.