Official figures show there have been only 160 such starts between August 2025 and April this year. Polling of more than 2,000 employers conducted for the report found only 24% had good knowledge of T-level technical qualifications.
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Official figures show there have been only 160 such starts between August 2025 and April this year.
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| Outlet | Niral Score |
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| The Guardian Australia (Business)as they published this story | 10 |
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