The government has issued guidance to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education on how it should carry out its functions for the coming year.

The guidance document gives the Institute a steer concerning the government’s priorities for apprenticeships and technical education reform clearly setting out its responsibilities in relation to T Levels which include: convening T Level panels of employers; translating occupational standards into technical qualifications; managing the bid process for Awarding Organisations; and managing the contracts with AOs to ensure that high quality technical qualifications are available.

The guidance encourages the Institute to continue to put employers at the heart of skills reform, promoting understanding of its work, fostering good relationships with employers, and responding constructively to employer feedback.