T Level industry placements

This hub supports employers to implement and upscale quality T Level industry placements.
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Core resources to support introducing and expanding T Level industry placements

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T Levels in health and care

Use this guide to learn what a T Level is, how to introduce placements and get practical advice. Ideal for those new to T Levels or looking to grow their involvement.

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T Level FAQs

Explore our FAQs for guidance on placements, onboarding, student support and finance.

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Embedding T Levels into a grow your own workforce strategy

In this article, employers share insights and tips o how industry placements strengthen the domestic talent pipeline.

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Sign up to the Gatsby Foundation and Department for Education ICS Industry Placement Network

Join this free network, supported by NHS Employers, to learn from peers actively engaged in this field. Expect practical support, new research, up-to-date policy insights, and a platform for meaningful dialogue.

Further resources and guidance to support the development of high-quality industry placements

Supporting T Level industry placement students under the age of 18

We spoke to employers about supporting under-18s on placement and how they tackled insurance, policies, and risk assessments.

Top tips from T Level Employer of the Year finalists

Learn from reflections shared by T Level Employer of the Year finalists at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards to help develop and scale your own industry placements.

T Level industry placements at a system level

This resource shows how system-level colleagues can help organisations collaborate on industry placements, sharing insights from seven pilot placement coordinators.

T Level system strategy: conversations with integrated care systems

Listen to this audio series featuring four integrated care boards sharing how they support employers to introduce, develop, and collaborate on industry placements as part of workforce strategy.

Honorary contract template

Our template can be downloaded by employers looking to provide an honorary contract to students on a T Level industry placement.

Recruiting under 18s into the NHS

This guidance busts the myths and misconceptions employers may have about employing people under the age of 18 years old.

Case studies

Explore our case study library and learn how T Level industry placements are making a difference in a number of healthcare settings including community, mental health and primary care.

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Industry placement success at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

If you would like to get in touch about T Level industry placements, contact the Workforce Supply team.