Technical & Vocational Subject Teaching Professional Development

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Association of Colleges on 14 May 2026 to design and deliver a national professional development and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teachers. The three-year contract (June 2026 to August 2029, with an option to extend one year) will provide subject-specific training, industry-led upskilling, and regional collaboration networks for providers delivering T Levels, V Levels, and Level 2 Pathways, alongside organisational support for leaders. Delivery comprises pre-recorded materials, live online sessions, and in-person activity, with significant content development aligned to qualification reform and workforce development principles.