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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 11 March 2026.

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  • NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Preparing for Further Learning or Employment (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 60361220
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60361220

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 24/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 24/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 24/08/2020 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Computing and Digital Technology)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40012128
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40012128

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2020 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

  • VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60364567
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60364567

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Business Management)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 40014782
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40014782

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2024 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2024 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2024 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

  • City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Speaking and Listening - Speaking and Listening to Obtain Information (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60072866
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60072866

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

  • King's Trust Entry 3 Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills

    Awarding organisation: King's Trust
    Qualification number: 60376673
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60376673

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2021 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60032881
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60032881

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2011 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/12/2026

    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

  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60329981
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60329981

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2018 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/04/2018 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027 L3 Free Courses short qualification

    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 Eduqas Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Drama

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60184206
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCSE (9 to 1)
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60184206

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 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

  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60343886
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60343886

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 22/07/2019 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 22/07/2019 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

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