Arts: T-levels

(asked on 22nd June 2026) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what are the completion rates of T-levels in the creative and performing arts since their introduction.


Answered by
Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait
Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 8th July 2026

There are two T Levels in the Creative and Design route (Craft and Design and Media, Broadcast and Production), both of which were taught for the first time in 2024.

Outcomes for students completing these T Levels will be made available as part of the T Level results data publication this summer.

In the reformed system, T Levels will be the only large qualification available for students who want a sector-focused post-16 choice. We expect student numbers to grow as legacy qualifications are removed and as a result of our further improvements to T Levels and industry placements, as set out in the Post-16 Implementation Plan. This plan also confirmed that ‘Art and Performing Arts’ is in scope for T Level content development for 2030.

The Post-16 Implementation Plan is available on GOV.UK.

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