Anyone for T? Awareness of T Levels in England

Date published: 01 November 2022
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Overview

Anyone for T? Awareness of T Levels in England combines findings from the Unlocking talent report and the Engineering Brand Monitor. It also draws on reports from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and National Foundation for Educational Research.

Anyone for T? Awareness of T Levels in England

Findings suggest that more needs to be done both for students, parents and employers to raise awareness of T Levels. This is against the backdrop of an estimated shortfall of 43,500 industry placements, a key component for students looking to take up T Levels.

Who this is for

  • Policymakers
  • Researchers
  • Employers

Key findings

  • Only 37% of young people have heard of T Levels
  • 27% of parents have heard of T levels
  • 9% of emplyers currently host a student on a T Level placement
  • 32% highlight knowledge as a barrier to offering placements
  • We would welcome hearing from STEM teachers, non-STEM teachers, careers advisors and special needs teachers/SENCOs and teaching assistants/learning mentors, working in KS3 and KS4
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