Written questions

Arts: T-levels

Lords · Question HL1162 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Keeley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the creative talent pipeline of expanding post-16 creative provision within T-levels; and whether the current T-level model is suitable for the nature of creative subjects.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 8 Jul 2026

T Levels are demonstrating excellent outcomes. Almost all learners (92-93%) who completed their T Level in the first three cohorts were studying and/or working when surveyed after their course, with at least two thirds of students going on to work or stud...