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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.

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 resulting from the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 14 May 2026.

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  • Active IQ Level 2 Certificate In Leisure Operations

    Awarding organisation: Active IQ
    Qualification number: 6008246X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6008246X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/03/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/03/2013 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

  • City & Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60368895
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60368895

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 11/12/2020 31/07/2027 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

  • NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Using Employability Skills (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60069004
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60069004

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2012 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2012 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

  • AQA Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Sociology

    Awarding organisation: AQA Education
    Qualification number: 6013995X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sociology and social policy
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6013995X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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

  • IAO Level 1 Award in Principles of Safeguarding in a Learning Environment

    Awarding organisation: Innovate Awarding
    Qualification number: 60352875
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60352875

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2020 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/12/2019 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Business Management in Maritime and Logistics)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40013042
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40013042

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2022 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2022 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2022 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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design / Fine Art / Graphic Communication / Photography / Textile Design / Three-Dimensional Design / Critical and Contextual Studies)

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60150877
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60150877

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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

  • MTB Level 1 Award in Music Performance - Grade 3

    Awarding organisation: Music Teachers' Board
    Qualification number: 60341671
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60341671

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2019 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/04/2019 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

  • OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60160561
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60160561

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/05/2015 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Retrofit

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 61022512
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61022512

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 04/04/2023 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 04/04/2023 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