17 February 2022 - T Level Newsletter
This week's newsletter includes updates on:
- Webinar for T Level providers on progression to higher education
- T Level Transition Programme
- T Level Professional Development
- Updates from Awarding Organisations
Webinar for T Level providers on progression to higher education
Following feedback from T Level providers on challenges with engaging the Higher Education sector with T Levels, the Department for Education is hosting a webinar session to discuss the action taken to support and engage the sector, and next steps in supporting HEPs to make decisions on entry requirements for the Wave 2 and 3 T Levels. You will also hear from the T Level Awarding Organisations on their work to date with HEPs and expected progression pathways for students.
If you, or colleagues at your institution, are interested in attending this webinar please sign up at the link below:
Thursday 3rd March 3pm-4pm- Update on Progression to Higher Education (office.com)
T Level Transition Programme: Register now to participate in an online review of technical content via the online registration form – closing date midnight Monday 7 March
The Department for Education and the Association of Colleges are calling curriculum subject experts and transition leads to get involved in a unique opportunity to critique technical content to shape the future national programmes in the subject areas aligned to wave 4 T Levels on:
Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care - Session 1 Monday 28 March 3:00-5:30 | Session 2 Monday 25 April 3:00-5:30
Catering and Hospitality - Session 1 Thursday 31 March 3:00-5:30 | Session 2 Wednesday 4 May 3:00-5:30
Creative and Design - Session 1 Tuesday 29 March 3:00-5:30 | Session 2 Tuesday 3 May 3:00-5:30
Hair and Beauty -Session 1 Wednesday 30 March 3:00-5:30 | Session 2 Thursday 28 April 3:00-5:30
The time commitment requested is for dial-in to two online sessions, each 2.5 hrs in duration and some work outside meetings to read draft materials and to gather views to provide feedback. In total, we estimate this will require up to two days of your time, including preparation and meeting attendance.
Further information on the T Level Transition programme is available on gov.uk including the Framework for Delivery policy guidance and the national technical outcomes published for waves 1-3 T Levels subject areas. Please do get involved and contact the team @ TLevelTransition.PROGRAMME@education.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Reminder to please complete T Level Professional Development questionnaire
This week is the launch of the last wave of fieldwork for the T Level Professional Development (TLPD) Evaluation. Senior Leaders and those leading on the delivery of each T Level Route in providers that started delivery in September 2021 should receive an email from Adrianna Kawecka-Billam, a researcher in DfE, inviting them to complete a survey on T level preparation.
It should take around 20 minutes to complete and the data will feed into the wider evaluation of T Level Professional Development (TLPD) to inform and help improve the support on offer. We really appreciate your support during this busy time.
If you have any questions about it, please get in touch with Adrianna, DfE Project Manager via Adrianna.kawecka-billam@eduction.gov.uk
Awarding Organisations Updates
Highfield
Approved to deliver the T Level in Catering from September 2023?
By contributing to the qualification and development process, you can ensure their approach is practicable, in line with current teaching practices and meets expected industry standards. Highfield’s provider support package is also under review so if you’re planning to deliver this T Level from 2023 then get involved today and have your say! To register your interest, please email tlevels@highfield.co.uk.
City & Guilds
City & Guilds recently hosted an approval webinar for Providers planning to teach T Level Technical Qualifications from September 2022. You can download the presentation slides and listen to the recording. Sign-up for their follow-up webinar sessions on Monday 01 March to prepare you for the approval visits.
Construction, BSE and Engineering approval webinar, Time: 10.00–12.00 GMT
Management and Administration approval webinar, Time: 13.00–15.00 GMT
Pearson
Pearson’s February E-Bulletin was published and included the following:
- Legal Services announcement and expressions of interest to join their Provider Panel
- Q&A Networks and Training events for the Spring term
- Entries
- 2022 Provider Approval window
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