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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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  • Focus Awards Level 2 Award in the Art of Dressing Hair and Photographic Make-up (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Focus Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 60351172
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60351172

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 06/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 06/09/2019 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 Edexcel Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (writing)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60143769
    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 60143769

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2014 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    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

  • NOCN Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60140148
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: English For Speakers of Other Languages
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60140148

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2014 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    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

  • BCS Level 2 ICDL Certificate in IT User Skills

    Awarding organisation: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Qualification number: 60112372
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60112372

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2013 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60342869
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Functional Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60342869

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/09/2019 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

  • TCL Level 5 Diploma In Professional Dance

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60009470
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60009470

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2011 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Lifelong Learning Entitlement 01/01/2027 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2014 31/07/2028

    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 Entry Level Award In English - Write Accurately (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60113583
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60113583

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2013 31/07/2022

    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 Painting and Decorating

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60357733
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60357733

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2020 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

  • NCFE Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60350593
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Functional Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60350593

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/09/2019 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

  • WJEC Entry Level Certificate in Additional English (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60044391
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60044391

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/02/2012 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/02/2012 31/07/2021

    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

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