Celebrating student success during T-level week 2025
Thu, 09 October 2025
T-levels week takes place this year between 13th-17th October. As one of the first providers to deliver T-levels, the college is proud to be marking this moment and celebrating students’ successes. We started offering T-levels in a variety of subjects in 2021.
T-levels are two year courses that young people can study following GCSEs. Broadly equivalent to 3 A levels and accruing UCAS points.
The qualifications were developed in collaboration with employers to ensure that students are be equipped with the skills they need. They offer a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on the job’ experience, with at least 45 days spent on an industry placement with an employer. With a T-level, students can progress straight on to skilled work, higher education or an apprenticeship.
From September 2026, the college will be offering an expanded T-level curriculum, which will include digital, early years, nursing, health and animal management.
Former students who studied a T-level with the college have progressed into a wide range of successful careers or higher study.
Amy Sherriff, a T-level health student will be the first in her family to study at university after accepting a place at Manchester Metropolitan University to study Integrated Health and Social Care. Milli Curtis-Bailey, also a T-level health student, has accepted a place to study paramedic science at UCLan.
Jodie McCormick, assistant principal at Tameside College, said: “Tameside College was an early adopter of T-levels, and it’s been incredible to see how much they have grown in such a short time. These qualifications are providing a pipeline for local young people to access successful careers, by combining classroom learning with real industry experience. Our partnerships with leading local employers such as Tameside Hospital, have been key to this success. We’re proud to be celebrating our students’ achievements during T-levels week and the impact of these partnerships.
During the week the college will be sharing news, success stories and information on T-levels on its social media channels and website using the hashtag #TLevelsWeek.
For more information on T-levels and for advice on applying visit the college’s website or call 0161 908 6600.