Updates to T-Level Delivery Guidance: What You Need to Know

Date | 21st January 2025

At Navigate, we’re committed to keeping educators and senior leadership teams informed about the latest developments in T-Level delivery. As part of our continuous improvement efforts, the delivery guidance for T-Level industry placements has been refreshed and expanded to better support providers. Here’s what’s new and how it benefits you:

What’s Changed?

The revised T-Level Industry Placements Delivery Guidance (January 2025) introduces several key updates aimed at enhancing the delivery of industry placements and ensuring consistency across providers.

1. Streamlined Delivery Approaches:

   • Annex A has been removed to simplify the guidance on delivery approaches. This change reflects feedback from providers and focuses the guidance on core practices.

2. Introduction of Core Principles:

   • A new set of core principles for industry placements has been added. These principles emphasise quality, inclusivity, and alignment with student learning goals and employer needs.

3. Expanded Provider Support:

   • Updates have been made to highlight the range of support available for providers, including resources for sourcing placements, ensuring quality, and managing data effectively.

4. Enhanced Guidance on Quality Assurance:

   • New information focuses on internal monitoring and quality assurance processes, providing clear expectations for ensuring high-quality placements.

5. Placement Challenges Addressed:

   • Detailed sections now cover how to manage placement withdrawals, breakdowns, and strategies for mitigating such challenges.

6. Improved Data Recording Practices:

   • Enhanced instructions ensure providers accurately document and report placement data, critical for maintaining compliance and supporting student outcomes.

Why These Changes Matter

These updates reflect the evolving needs of providers and students, ensuring that the T-Level programme continues to deliver meaningful, high-quality industry placements. By focusing on the essentials and incorporating feedback from the field, the guidance empowers providers to support students more effectively while maintaining robust industry partnerships.

Access the Updated Guidance

To explore the changes in detail and integrate them into your institution’s practices, download the T-Level Industry Placements Delivery Guidance January 2025 here.

This comprehensive document outlines everything from pre-placement planning to post-placement evaluations, offering practical advice and resources tailored to your needs.