T Levels May 2026 update
Welcome to May's T Level update. This month's update includes news on our summer term network event, 2026/26 fees lists, new support videos and your usual sector updates.
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Things to do this month
We’ve updated the key dates schedule for the summer 2026 employer set projects in Digital Infrastructure / Network Cabling, Digital Support and Cyber Security due to an error in the stated dates for Task 2.
We’ve already emailed all centres with entries for Task 2 directly. As a reminder, Task 2 is set on a fixed Pearson date (Friday 15 May 2026) and must take place before Task 3.
We know this change may cause disruption, and we’re sorry for the mistake. Please make sure your plans reflect the updated timing. The corrected key dates schedule is now available to download from our admin support page.
Join us on Thursday 25 June at 3.30pm for our summer-term network session, where you’ll pick up practical ideas you can use straight away.
Alongside our usual sharing of good practice, we’ll introduce our new ‘Making the most of AI’ programme. It’s designed to help you create teaching materials more quickly using AI, while keeping them tailored to your curriculum and learners.
As part of this session, you’ll take part in a live, hands-on workshop using Microsoft Copilot. You’ll explore real classroom use cases, see demonstrations in action, and build your own Copilot prompt agent to support your day-to-day work.
Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to build on your skills, you’ll leave with practical techniques, fresh ideas and clear ways to start using AI in your teaching straight away.
We’ve published our draft key dates schedules for 2026/27 and 2027/28 to the admin support page, and we want your feedback.
Once you've downloaded your draft schedules, we ask that you complete this short form by 15 May to share your feedback.
You can now access the 2026–27 T Level fees to help you plan ahead and prepare for the next academic year. Visit our training and admin support page to download the fee lists.
The provider approval window is still open, so now’s the time to apply if you’re planning to deliver any additional T Levels from September 2026. You’ll need approval for each Technical Qualification you want to offer.
Before you start, watch our provider approval video to understand what’s involved and how to apply.
You’ll find step-by-step guidance and all the forms you need on our training and admin support page. Start with the guide to provider approval, then complete the relevant application form for your centre, using the supporting guidance to help you along the way.
If you’re planning to deliver T Level Health or T Level Science, you must have approval in place before teaching starts.
Make sure you apply by 26 June to be approved in time for September 2026 delivery.
Sector updates
Connect with other T Level teachers
Join our Facebook teacher group to share ideas, ask questions, and stay up to date with the latest news and events from Pearson.
Join the T Level Accounting and Finance Facebook group
Find your teaching and delivery resources
If you’re preparing for new students in September, explore our Core and ESP resources to support your planning and delivery.
Get support from industry partners
Our partners offer a range of support for teachers and students, helping you bring industry insight into your delivery. Get in touch to find out what’s available and how you can get involved.
Help your students perform at their best
Get practical insight into the core exam with an on-demand session from our principal examiner. You’ll find guidance to help you prepare students, avoid common pitfalls and boost performance.
Watch the principal examiner core exam deep-dive session
Access the latest course materials
You can now download the autumn 2025 series papers, mark schemes and examiner reports to support your planning and teaching.
New specification for September 2026
We’ve updated the core content specification for students starting in September 2026, based on feedback from teachers, subject experts and employers.
The changes make the content clearer, easier to deliver and more relevant to the sector, while keeping disruption to a minimum.
You’ll need to use the updated specification for all cohorts starting from September 2026. Core assessments will reflect the new content from summer 2027.
Download the 2026 Craft and Design specification
We’ll be running training ahead of first teaching to help you understand what’s changed and what it means for your delivery.
Moderation and occupational specialism
If you haven’t already, make sure you submit your occupational specialism marks and sample via SharePoint.
Look out for an email from your allocated moderator with details of your upcoming moderation visit.
Tracking sheets
Use our tracking sheets for the employer set projects to help you mark and track students in any mocks you run. You can download these from each qualification’s course materials page.
Get ready for the summer series
Admin support guides are now available on the admin support page for all employer set project. Make sure you review these alongside the key dates schedules before you start assessments so you’re fully prepared.
Getting to know the specification
New on-demand ‘Getting to know the specification’ training is now available. You can access subject-specific playlists on the training page to help you build confidence in planning and delivery.
Visit the training support page.
Explore additional teaching resources
Make sure you look at the Gatsby Technical Education resources for Digital to support your delivery. These resources are free to use, with more being added over the summer.
Make sure you have provider approval
The T Level in Health now has a confirmed QAN: 610/7438/X.
You’ll need provider approval before delivering this qualification. If you’ve already applied, we’ll add the QAN to your application. If not, make sure you include it when you apply.
See the provider approval section above for more information on how to apply.
Download the TQ specification
The specification for the T Level Technical Qualification in Health is now available. Bookmark the specification page so you can access supporting materials, including SAMs and course materials, as they’re published.
Download the T Level in Health TQ specification
On-demand support videos
We’ve started building a range of on-demand support videos to help you prepare for delivery.
Current videos include:
- an introduction to the core component, helping you understand structure and content
- an overview of the occupational specialism, including what to focus on as you plan your delivery.
We’ll continue adding new support over the coming months. Bookmark the playlist and share it with your team so you don’t miss updates.
Watch the T Level in Health playlist on YouTube
New specification for September 2026
We’ve updated the core content specification for students starting in September 2026, based on feedback from teachers, subject experts and employers.
The changes make the content clearer, easier to deliver and more relevant to the sector, while keeping disruption to a minimum.
You’ll need to use the updated specification for all cohorts starting from September 2026. Core assessments will reflect the new content from summer 2027.
Download the 2026 Media, Broadcast and Production specification
We’ll be running training ahead of first teaching to help you understand what’s changed and what it means for your delivery.
Moderation and occupational specialism
If you haven’t already, make sure you submit your occupational specialism marks and sample via SharePoint.
Look out for an email from your allocated moderator with details of your upcoming moderation visit.
Make sure you have provider approval
The T Level in Science now has a confirmed QAN: 610/7439/1.
You’ll need provider approval before delivering this qualification. If you’ve already applied, we’ll add the QAN to your application. If not, make sure you include it when you apply.
See the provider approval section above for more information on how to apply.
Download the TQ specification
The specification for the T Level Technical Qualification in Health is now available. Bookmark the specification page so you can access supporting materials, including SAMs and course materials, as they’re published.
Download the T Level in Science TQ specification
On-demand support videos
We’ve started building a range of on-demand support videos to help you prepare for delivery.
Current videos include:
- an introduction to the core component, helping you understand structure and content
- an overview of the occupational specialism, including what to focus on as you plan your delivery
- a recording of the exams officer training event
We’ll continue adding new support over the coming months. Bookmark the playlist and share it with your team so you don’t miss updates.
Watch the T Level in Science playlist on YouTube
Need help?
Our training and admin support hub makes it easier for you to find the help you need when you need it. You can find admin documents and support, on-demand and live training resources, our training archive, provider FAQs, support from industry professionals and more, all in one place.
Some support materials are padlocked, meaning you'll need to have an Edexcel Online account to download them. If you don't have Edexcel Online access, please speak to your centre exams officer.
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