Reforms announced to vocational T-levels in England after slow uptake

Changes include allowing students to complete placements remotely and do simulated activities' in the classroom

The government has announced a shake-up of T-levels, its gold standard" vocational qualifications in England, which have been dogged by disappointing uptake and high dropout rates.

The reforms, to be introduced in January, will bring in significant changes to the industry placement element of the two-year qualification, which offers practical, hands-on work experience but has proved difficult to deliver.