Last week, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) delivered its first in-person T Level Learning From event at Elland Road stadium in Leeds. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the event brought together more than 250 practitioners involved in T Level planning and delivery for a productive day of learning and networking.
Following the success of online Learning From events delivered last year, this in-person event enabled practitioners to access help and support for T Level planning and delivery from colleagues and experts. The Leeds event is the first of two in-person T Level Learning From events this year, with the next one taking place in London on 28 June.
The day in Leeds kicked off with an ETF welcome speech and an engaging keynote address from Ofsted, after which delegates were able to attend their chosen breakout sessions. Educating Yorkshire’s Matthew Burton, now Headteacher at Thornhill Community Academy, addressed delegates as the guest speaker after lunch. Breakout sessions were held again in the afternoon.
Opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer learning and support were available throughout the day during breaks and refreshments. Breakout sessions enabled a more in-depth focus on topics such as support for engaging with employers; preparing learners for their Employer Set Project; embedding English, maths and digital in T Levels; and supporting progression of learners after T Levels.
