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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 on the Funding details link below the qualification’s header information.

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 because of the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 16 June 2025.

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  • IBO Level 3 Certificate in SL History

    Awarding organisation: International Baccalaureate Organisation
    Qualification number: 60149607
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: History
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60149607

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/07/2015 31/07/2026

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Professions in English; Writing and Media)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 40014496
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40014496

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2023 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2023 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2023 31/07/2026

    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

  • WJEC Eduqas Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60155218
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60155218

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2026

    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

  • IAO Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

    Awarding organisation: Innovate Awarding
    Qualification number: 60325161
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60325161

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2017 31/07/2026 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/11/2017 31/07/2026
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2026 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working in Catering and Hospitality Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60316421
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60316421

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2017 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/07/2017 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2017 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

  • Ascentis Entry Level 3 Extended Award in English Skills (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 61004807
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61004807

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2022 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/08/2022 31/07/2026 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/08/2022 31/07/2026

    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

  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 60174614
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60174614

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 31/07/2026

    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

  • Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Vocational Studies (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60100321
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60100321

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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60157902
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60157902

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Studies

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60087079
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60087079

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2013 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    ** 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

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