Employer support fund for T Level industry placements
Information for providers and employers about the employer support fund (ESF) for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
Applies to England
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The ESF provides financial assistance to employers offering high-quality T Level industry placements between 23 April 2025 and 31 March 2026.
Providers will receive an allocation with which to pay employers for essential costs incurred for industry placements. This is in addition to the funding providers already receive for T Levels and placements.
The guidance explains what employers and providers should expect from the fund. It includes information about:
- funding allocation
- eligibility criteria
- the claims process
- usage and compliance
Further guidance on the new online claims tool will be published shortly. This will include an update on the employer declaration form required to support claims.
Updates to this page
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Updated the guidance about the claim amount per student in the section 'What the fund is intended to be used for'.
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Updated the guidance for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.