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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 the'Funding details' link below the qualification’s header.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 11 March 2026.

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  • Access to HE Diploma (Pure and Applied Mathematics)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 4001602X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Mathematics and statistics
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 4001602X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2025 31/07/2027

    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 (Paramedic Science)

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Access
    Qualification number: 40014204
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Nursing and subjects and vocations allied to medicine
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40014204

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2023 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/05/2023 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/05/2023 31/07/2027

    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 Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60184176
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Geography
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60184176

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 31/07/2027

    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 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60016474
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60016474

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/06/2011 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/06/2011 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • Open Awards Level 1 Award in Introduction to Forest School Principles (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 6011728X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 6011728X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/11/2013 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design)

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Access
    Qualification number: 40012931
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40012931

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2020 31/07/2027

    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 3 Functional Skills English

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 6104183X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Functional Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6104183X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 03/05/2024 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 03/05/2024 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Local Flexibilities ** 03/05/2024 18/11/2024
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 03/05/2024 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Personal Well-Being

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 61010637
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 61010637

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2022 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2022 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2022 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • Pearson BTEC Entry Level 2 Award in WorkSkills

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60363575
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60363575

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • TCL Entry Level Award in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama (Entry 3) (Initial)

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 6010854X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6010854X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 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