Written questions

T-levels: Work Experience

Lords · Question HL1170 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 6 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Knight of Weymouth

To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of the current work placements offered for T-level students is by employers with fewer than 10 employees.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 6 Jul 2026

The department does not hold data on the type and size of employers offering T Level industry placements. However, insight from T Level providers indicates that a large number of employers offering placements are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)....