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We have added a new field called ‘subcategory’ on this website which will show the new types of qualifications introduced through the post-16 reforms and approved for funding from 1 August 2025. To view the funding approval information for any qualification in your search results, click on the Funding details link below the qualification’s header information.

You can find more information about the qualifications we approve for funding and how we approve them on the Further information page. This includes changes made to the funded offers because of the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 10 September 2025.

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  • Ascentis Entry 3 Award in Introduction to Safeguarding

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60358506
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60358506

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2020 31/07/2026

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Access to HE Diploma (Education and Teacher Training)

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network London Region
    Qualification number: 40014174
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40014174

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2023 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/03/2023 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/03/2023 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • TLM Entry Level Digital Functional Skills (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: The Learning Machine
    Qualification number: 61032189
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Digital Functional Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61032189

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 11/09/2023 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 11/09/2023 31/07/2026
    Digital Entitlement 11/09/2023 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • MTB Level 3 Award in Music Performance - Grade 7

    Awarding organisation: Music Teachers' Board
    Qualification number: 60339779
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60339779

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2019 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/04/2019 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in English

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60313328
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60313328

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2026

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • NOCN Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60140082
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: English For Speakers of Other Languages
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60140082

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2014 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2014 31/07/2026 Condition of Funding
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50088889
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 50088889

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2026 18+ only

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • OCNLR Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Professions in Applied Science and Technology

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60158116
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60158116

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/04/2015 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2022

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land and Wildlife

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60311988
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Agriculture
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60311988

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2017 31/07/2026

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • WJEC Entry Level Certificate for IT Users (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60035018
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60035018

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2011 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/11/2011 31/07/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2021

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website