T Level Delivery Division of the Professional and Technical Education Group at DfE has informed us of a couple of recent announcements about T levels and the DfE press notice can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/135m-boost-to-support-t-level-students-to-succeed
"We have today launched a £135 million T Levels capital fund to help providers delivering T Levels in September 2022 to fund the building/facilities works and equipment needed to deliver the new qualifications. The closing date for the submission of bids is 26th March 2021 and the published guidance, application form and other information on the fund is available https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-levels-capital-fund
We have also announced the approval of £48.5m worth of projects as part of wave 2 capital funding, for providers delivering T Levels from September this year: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-levels-capital-fund-wave-2-successful-applications
In addition, we have published the fourth in our series of annual T Level Action Plans. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/951488/T_Level_Action_Plan_2020_.pdf 2020 T Level Action Plan provides information on the delivery of the first three T Levels in September 2020, and on our continued work with a range of delivery partners towards the full rollout of T Levels. The main points include:
- The launch of the first three T Levels, including early recruitment information
- Eligibility criteria and how to register for T Level delivery in 2023 and beyond
- Updates on the rollout of T Level routes and pathways
- Support packages available to T Level Providers; and
- Progress with the Level 3 Qualifications Review and Higher Technical Qualifications"