Regional Knowledge Hubs are being created to support T Level professional development for providers.

As part of the Education and Training Foundation’s T Level professional development offer, the Hubs will help to ensure that further education and post-16 providers in the first two tranches are T Level ready, as well as supporting those wanting to deliver them later.

The professional development offer aims to ensure that teachers and trainers have the teaching skills, subject knowledge and confidence needed to deliver high-quality T Level programmes from the outset.

The Knowledge Hubs will develop teacher development networks and collaborative activities focused on T Level routes, pathways and subject-specific themes. Employers and professional bodies will also be engaged to ensure that learning and practice reflects industry needs. The three Hubs will be delivered by the Skills and Education Group, Association of Colleges and Creative Education.

Research projects known as Teacher Regional Improvement Projects (TRIPs) will support teachers to prepare their teaching practice for T Levels. Grants of £45,000 will be awarded to 50 collaborative TRIPs across England.