Practical tools and resources have been developed to help T Level providers plan, design and deliver effective employer engagement and industry placements.

All materials are hosted by the Department for Education on the T Levels: Support for Schools and Colleges website, which includes resources from SDN and other organisations.

Tools and resources are available to support you with:

Internal preparation: strategy, roles, capacity, stakeholder alignment, systems.
Employer sourcing: mapping, networks, outreach, market scanning.
Employer engagement and relationship building: intro conversations, capability discussions, trust building, co-visioning.
Placement design and setup: co-design, tasks, learning goals and objectives, logistics, roles, agreements.
Placement management and review: live delivery, support, monitoring, feedback, recognition.

The resources are all available here, on the T Levels Support for Schools and Colleges website. However, with so many resources available to you, it can be a bit daunting to find what you’re looking for. We have done the hard work for you with this PDF navigation tool. Each resource tile in this PDF links directly to the document.

This year, we’re bringing you a comprehensive CPD programme shaped by provider needs – giving you the practical tools, insights, and peer connections to help you succeed. From large-scale events held in four locations across the country to interactive online CPD courses, the programme is designed to help you embed best practice and stay connected with colleagues nationwide.

Be part of a thriving space for staff to connect, collaborate, and succeed in securing exceptional T Level industry placements. This community supports you in planning and embedding employer engagement activities, driving impact from strategy to delivery and shaping the curriculum through feedback.