Our latest updates
May 2024 Updates:
Last updated: 14/05/2024
Summer assessment series – what you need to know
Please visit our T Level summer series webpage for reminders about all aspects of T Level assessments. Visit the webpage.
Occupational Specialism (OS) marking deadlines: As we approach the final stages of the moderation window for T Levels in 2023-24, we want to remind you of the upcoming crucial deadlines and required actions relating to submitting marks for the OS. You must meet all deadlines to ensure your students receive accurate and timely results. Read more.
T Level approval window – a reminder
The approval window is now open and closes on 28 June 2024. If you’re planning to deliver additional NCFE T Level qualifications in September 2024, you’ll need to apply for additional product approval with us via our website before you can start delivering them. Please note that if your college has multiple campuses, you’ll need to apply for approval for each campus to deliver these additional qualifications. Similarly, if your academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust, each academy will require separate approval. If you need support with applying for approval, please watch this handy video.
Updates to qualification materials for T Levels
Following our annual review, new copies of the qualification specifications and updated versions of the sample assessment materials for certain T Level qualifications are now available. You must download these new qualification specifications ahead of teaching from September 2024, as summer 2025 assessments for new students will be based on the new specifications. Find out more.
Supporting your delivery
Support events and recordings: We have a range of drop-in clinics, live CPD events and on-demand recordings to support your T Level delivery. We also have sector-specific support available, including sessions on ‘preparing students for debates and discussions’ and ‘legislative changes in early years’ for the Education and Early Years T Level, and ‘preparing for year two delivery’ for the Health and Science T Levels. Take a look at the support available.
NCFE’s Professional Development Week: After its success in December, our Professional Development Week will be back from 1-5 July, for a week packed with live and recorded CPD sessions.
Education and Early Years specific updates
Education and Early Years student conference on 6 June: Join us for our next virtual conference focusing on ‘enriching professional practice and communities’, where students will learn about the benefits of collaborative expertise when working towards best outcomes for babies, young children and their families.
New competency criteria: This is now available on our website and the updated criteria should be used for new cohorts starting in September. Students moving onto year two will remain on the current competency skills as they have already started to be assessed on these. Please visit the Education and Early Years qualification page, navigate to ‘Support materials’ and download the ‘Early Years Educator assignment 2 competence observation criteria – teaching from 01 September 2024’.
Heath, Healthcare Science and Science specific updates
Mastering Extended Response Questions (ERQs) bitesize videos: Unlock the secrets to success in T Level assessments with our informative bitesize recordings, containing guides to navigating ERQs and mastering the art of effective written communication:
Upcoming student conference on 25 June: Join us for an immersive journey, where we'll delve into the dynamic realm of technology in healthcare. With a special emphasis on the healthcare landscape, discover how healthcare professionals are leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes. We’re delighted to confirm our speakers so far:
- Tracey Hutchinson: Provider Development Officer, NCFE
- Guy Plowman: Institutional Sales Manager, RCNi.
Discover insights from Health and Science T Levels: Join us at this virtual event as we delve into two years of experience and lessons learned from delivering the Health and Science T Levels. This session will explore core content and Occupational Specialisms, and you’ll hear from other providers, as they share their experiences with the group.
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