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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 14 May 2026.

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  • ASDAN Entry Level Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: ASDAN
    Qualification number: 60355566
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60355566

    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

  • King's Trust Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice

    Awarding organisation: King's Trust
    Qualification number: 60367477
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60367477

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 30/11/2020 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

  • Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 61039652
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61039652

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2025 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land-Based Engineering

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60301454
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Agriculture
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60301454

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    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

  • FDQ Level 2 Award in Food Safety for the Retail Industry

    Awarding organisation: FDQ Limited
    Qualification number: 60363940
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60363940

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/10/2020 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

  • BCS Level 1 ICDL Award in IT User Skills

    Awarding organisation: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Qualification number: 60106335
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60106335

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Business and Digital Innovation)

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network London Region
    Qualification number: 4001616X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 4001616X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2026 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/01/2026 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/01/2026 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

  • Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in Stationary Rope Work Positioning and Rescue

    Awarding organisation: Lantra Awards
    Qualification number: 6035091X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6035091X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 28/08/2019 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

  • EAL Level 2 Award in Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for New Entrants into the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60020192
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60020192

    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 31/07/2022

    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

  • VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50114347
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50114347

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2010 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2010 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