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<p>The department is keen for students not to be prevented from undertaking T level
industry placements due to travel and subsistence costs.</p><p> </p><p>We are providing
significant funding to help education providers to put in place the infrastructure
needed to deliver high quality industry placements in preparation for T levels. This
funding can be used to support the students’ travel and subsistence costs. In addition
to this, providers are receiving additional discretionary bursary funding of just
under £2.5 million in 2018-19 to support students’ access to industry placements and
other associated costs. We have recently announced further funding for 2019-20.</p><p>
</p><p>Where students are eligible to receive Further Education Free Meals, providers
must make sure that students are provided with a meal on days when they are off-site
as part of their study programme. This responsibility will apply to industry placements.
We have also advised that employers may also support students with their travel and
subsistence costs if they wish.</p>
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