‘Zooming in’ – To mark the launch of our revamped website, the Bulletin is introducing a series of articles from young people, Generation Z being the under 25s who are known as ‘zoomers’.
First up is Grace Pither, of Kimberly Sixth Form College, Wootton, she has given us a story aimed at teenagers about the new T Levels.
This initiative has been sponsored by Jacquie Manners of Manners PR who started her career as an 18-year-old apprentice journalist at the broadsheet Bedfordshire Times in 1977. She has run her own PR company since 1985.
T Levels are the exciting new qualification equivalent to 3 A-levels.
Choosing the subject you want to specifically focus on gives colour to education as you will find enjoyment from learning and do not see it as a chore. This scheme is for students who want to seek expertise in a certain subject. T Levels are offering a balance between academic work and being hands-on to captivate students in a preferred learning enviornment. Restoring what the education system is aiming for in regards to achievement for everyone, respecting and recognising individual autonomy.
There is a difference between having to learn and wanting to learn. T Levels consist of engaging students with their education by providing a broad range of specialist courses against the previous narrow margin of choices. Students can feel more comfortable as they are granted the benefit of gaining experience from placement work. This scheme is for students who want a taste for both working and staying in study. This idea of choice feels intimidating and sometimes, choosing additional subjects you do not find interesting may leave you stuck on the shelf and only pretending to engage.
In terms of progression T Levels correspond to modern society as they evoke a sense of wide inclusion for everyone. Growing up, someone may have found the idea of building a future through a subject such as engineering as exciting and want to pursue their passion. T Levels ensure that a student can achieve this goal because education is the root to development into the future. Moving on from GCSE’s, the Government’s vision of this post-16 education scheme rewards students with a nationally recognised qualification. There are a whole range of different subjects to choose from in relation from interesting healthcare courses to the business classes.
Not everyone wants to take three different A-Levels. A person may like to focus on one subject. The 2-year courses run parallel to the duration of an A-level course, however they capture both the theoretical side and the practical side, consisting of 80% academic work and the other 20% at a substantial industry placement with an employer. T Levels help school children to develop into young adults by giving them the opportunity of choosing a preferred subject.
Providing a common understanding of this scheme, T Levels are tailored to suit students efficiently as they identify and explore the importance behind the subject as a whole. Students have the opportunity to see activity for themselves for instance; Engineering provides a real life display from preparation to execution, involving skills and crafting to actually building engines. Healthcare courses satisfy those who strive to learn and help the well-being of the nation.
UCAS tariff points have been allocated to T Levels for those wanting to progress onto university. In relation to further education opportunities, this scheme envelopes some of the key experiences needed to help pupils progress into apprenticeships. In terms of support, students are offered a supply of means-tested financial support packages to assist with placement costs, suitable attire and travel.
T Levels ensure students that they will go forward into the future.
Health and Social care specialist Laura Evanson at the Bedford College Group: “T Levels are the way forward for Generation Z.”
