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T Levels - An Update
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Security Update – PHP Vulnerability

We are aware of the recent critical PHP security vulnerabilities highlighted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on 21st October 2026.

We would like to reassure customers that our main platforms, 4Matrix Cloud and 4Matrix Fusion, do not use PHP and are therefore not directly affected by these vulnerabilities.

PHP is used within some of our supporting systems, including our customer support ticketing and billing systems. Our desktop application also communicates with our sales system for licence verification. These systems do not store customers' payment details or sensitive information as part of the licence verification process.

We have been in contact with our hosting provider, Krystal, who has confirmed that the necessary security fixes have been applied to address the reported vulnerabilities.

No action is required from our customers in relation to this advisory.

We take the security of our systems and customer information seriously and will continue to monitor security developments and work with our hosting provider to maintain appropriate protections.

T Levels - An Update

T Levels have been rolled out nationally since September 2020 with 163 providers in 2022-2023, steadily growing to 466 providers in 2024-2025.  T levels are equivalent to 3 A levels.

T Levels are made up of the ‘Technical Qualification’ (TQ) awarded by an exam board.

The Technical qualification is made up of 2 components:

  • Core which is graded A*E with the exact same points as A levels (60, 50, 40, etc.)
  • Occupational Specialism, which is graded Distinction, Merit, and Pass, worth 60, 40 and 20 performance points respectively. 

The final grading of the overall T level will be Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass which are awarded not by the exam board but by ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency).

The core components for T Levels are already in 4Matrix but we are currently seeking clarity on the performance measures.

Initially, the plan from the DFE is to offer attainment measure for 2024 with separate scores for the Core and Occupational Specialism as one is grades A*-E and the other Distinction, Merit, Pass.

However, recently the DFE have stated this publication is on pause and is being reviewed.

At 4Matrix we will continue to keep abreast of any new developments for performance measures for T Levels including an anticipated Progress measure.

References: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab4d8d5d27cee6cccec475/16-18_accountability_measures_technical_guidance_-__February_2025.pdf

 

14/03/2025

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