Build Early Talent Connections.
T Levels are a game-changer in the education-to-employment journey. As a high-quality, employer-led qualification, they provide students with valuable technical knowledge and real-world industry experience. For employers, they offer a unique opportunity to connect with emerging talent early and create psychological contracts that improve your talent attraction while helping shape the future workforce and supporting young people to succeed.
At Bailey Brooks Consulting, we support organisations to maximise the potential of T Levels and industry placements by designing and delivering structured, impactful experiences for learners. Whether you’re hosting your first placement or embedding T Levels into your wider early careers strategy, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Why T Levels Matter
T Levels are a two-year qualification for 16–19-year-olds that combine classroom learning with a substantial industry placement lasting a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days). These placements are essential in helping students gain the practical experience they need to progress into skilled employment or higher education.
But T Levels aren’t just beneficial for students—they’re a smart, low-risk way for employers to:
- Explore and nurture future talent
- Enhance their early careers pipeline
- Build their employer brand with schools and colleges
- Contribute to social mobility and local community development
We work with employers across sectors to turn T Levels into a strategic asset—matching business needs with motivated learners who are eager to contribute.
We Help You
Identify Suitable Placement Opportunities
We start by understanding your business—its roles, teams, and future skills needs. Then we help you identify where T Level students could add value while gaining relevant experience.
From IT and digital to healthcare, construction, or business support, we tailor placements that are meaningful, manageable, and mutually beneficial.
Design Structured, Supervised Student Experiences
Great placements don’t happen by accident. We help you design experiences that offer structure, support, and relevance to the student’s T Level course. This includes creating clear work plans, setting learning objectives, and mapping tasks to the curriculum. We also advise on flexibility—so placements work within your operational needs without disrupting business-as-usual.
Develop Placement Policies and Safeguarding Protocols
T Level placements come with legal and safeguarding responsibilities. We help you establish or review the necessary policies to ensure your placement environment is safe, compliant, and welcoming for young people. This includes risk assessments, safeguarding guidance, insurance requirements, and health and safety practices tailored to the age and needs of T Level students.
Train Mentors and Managers
The success of any placement hinges on the quality of supervision and support. We provide training for line managers and mentors to ensure they’re confident in guiding and supporting students. This includes setting expectations, giving feedback, and handling challenges constructively, building a culture of learning and development across your teams.
Track Outcomes and Evaluate Success
To make the most of your investment, we support you in measuring the impact of your placements. This includes gathering feedback from students and managers, tracking progression into employment, and identifying ways to improve your approach. We help you use this insight to refine future placements and demonstrate impact internally and externally.
The Outcome: Engaged Talent, Stronger Brand
A well-structured T Level placement creates a win-win: students gain confidence, skills, and experience—and your business benefits from fresh perspectives, stronger community links, and early access to emerging talent.
Our clients find that T Level placements offer a practical and low-risk way to build their early careers pipeline, test future workforce models, and elevate their reputation with local education providers. For many, these placements become the first step in a longer journey toward apprenticeships, internships, and employment.
Start Building Tomorrow’s Talent, Today
If you’re ready to engage with T Level students but unsure where to start, we can help you design a placement programme that works for your business. With our expert support, you can confidently deliver high-quality placements that make a real difference—for learners and your organisation.