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DfE Industry Placements Workshop: Maximising the Opportunities Presented by New Flexibility Announcements

Venue: Online

Date: 25 June 2026

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DfE Industry Placements Workshop: Maximising the Opportunities Presented by New Flexibility Announcements  

  • Date: 25th June  
  • Time: 3-5 pm  
  • Duration: Approximately 2 Hours  
  • Audience: Senior College Leaders and Operational Delivery Staff  
  • Delivered by: Association of Colleges in partnership with the Department for Education 
  • Registration Link: register here 

Purpose of the Workshop 

This workshop will bring together senior leaders and Industry placement operational colleagues from providers to:  

  • Understand recent policy developments and national support available   
  • Review AoC COP employer engagement insights and emerging sector challenges 
  • Explore how T Level providers can maximise the opportunities created through recent Industry Placement flexibilities   
  • Consider how to maintain high-quality student and employer experiences while scaling delivery     
  • Share effective practice and innovative delivery approaches   
  • Identify practical actions and collaborative solutions at a local, route, and sector level   

Important disclaimer:

This workshop is not a promise of additional capital funding, not a guarantee of future policy, and not a formal consultation.  It is an opportunity to gather sector perspectives and to help inform early thinking and improve DfE understanding and future needs.