Further Education
(asked on 2nd March 2020) - View Source
Question to the Department for Education:
What steps his Department is taking to ensure a balance between academic and vocational training in the development of further education courses.
This question was answered on 2nd March 2020
This Department takes very seriously the need to deliver further education courses that serve the needs of learners and employers alike.
New employer-designed T Levels will launch in September, combining classroom learning with a meaningful industry placement. The Department is also taking steps to improve other qualifications available to students post-16, ensuring that they will have access to high quality provision that is truly valued by employers.