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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.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 16 June 2025.

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  • Open Awards Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 6034894X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Functional Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6034894X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2019 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2026 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/09/2019 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

  • Ascentis Entry Level Certificate In Skills for Employment (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 6003175X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6003175X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2011 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/10/2011 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Applied Science and Technology

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60114046
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60114046

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/10/2013 31/07/2026
    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

  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 50112168
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50112168

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2010 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2010 31/07/2026
    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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60365341
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60365341

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 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)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 40010910
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and Lecturing
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40010910

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2019 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2019 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2019 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

  • WJEC Entry Level Award In Creative Media and Performance Arts (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60040828
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60040828

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/12/2011 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/12/2011 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

  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Training Qualifications UK Ltd
    Qualification number: 60350994
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Direct learning support
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60350994

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2019 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60324041
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60324041

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 18/09/2017 31/07/2026 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 18/09/2017 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

  • City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Fashion - Shirts and Tops

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60074097
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60074097

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/01/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/01/2013 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