EAL latest news and updates – September 2026

News & updates

Explore EAL's refreshed website 

We've updated our menu to best serve you. You can now journey through our website by clicking the area most suitable for you, with dedicated areas for centres, employers and learners. 

Explore now

Introducing EAL Explains

Introducing EAL Explains, a new series breaking down key topics in technical education and skills in a simple, accessible way.

Our first two articles explore what T Levels are, how they work and what the future could look like for these technical qualifications. Whether you’re new to T Levels or want to understand how they’re evolving, these guides offer a straightforward place to start.

Keep an eye out for future editions coming soon!

Read now: EAL Explains - What are T Levels?

See what EAL gets up to with our new EAL in Action series on LinkedIn 

Follow us on LinkedIn for a weekly takeover by a member of the EAL team, to see what the team has been up to. 

Follow us on LinkedIn

Don't forget to relive the Vocational Celebration Day highlights

On 6 August, we made history as people across the UK came together for the first ever Vocational Celebration Day. Want to see what happened on the day? It's not too late to tune in - The full Vocational Celebration Day livestream is now available to rewatch. From inspiring learner and apprentice stories to conversations with employers, industry leaders and Apprenticeship Ambassadors, the broadcast captured a memorable day of celebration. 

Watch the highlights on YouTube

Qualification updates - September 2026

We’re pleased to bring you the latest updates on qualifications this month. This edition covers a range of changes, including new qualifications, amendments to qualification structures, extensions following review, and document updates.

Explore the updates

EAL at BACH Annual CPD

EAL are excited to share that we'll be attending the BACH Annual CPD on 24 November 2026 in Birmingham. Visit the EAL team at our stand to find out more about our qualifications and how we support the development of skilled professionals across the building services sector.

Register to attend the conference

Reminder: Explore EAL’s new Learner Hub 

The EAL Learner Hub provides current and new learners with clear and accessible information to support you throughout your learning journey. It brings together key resources and guidance to help learners understand EAL qualifications, access certification information, and find support when needed. 

Visit the Learner Hub

Events

EAL resources webinar: Supporting providers in Engineering and Manufacturing and Building Services Engineering

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the resources, tools and support EAL has available to help you deliver high-quality Engineering and Manufacturing, and Building Services Engineering programmes.

Join us for a practical and informative webinar where we’ll showcase the latest EAL resources and support available to centres, whether you already work with EAL or are considering working with us.

Find out more and register now

T Level Occupational Specialism Support webinar (October)

Join us for this support webinar focused on the new Low Carbon Heating Engineering Occupational Specialism within the T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction.

During the session, we will provide an overview of the learning resources and sample assessment materials available to support delivery of the Occupational Specialism. You'll gain insight into the structure and content of the materials, how they align with the specification, and how they can be used to help prepare learners for assessment.

This webinar is designed for tutors, assessors and curriculum staff involved in delivering T Levels, offering practical guidance and an opportunity to ask questions about the support available from EAL.

Find out more and sign up

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