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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 14 March 2025.

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  • BIIAB Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

    Awarding organisation: BIIAB
    Qualification number: 60352279
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60352279

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/11/2019 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

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

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 6036743X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6036743X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 18/10/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 18/10/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 18/10/2020 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60059643
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60059643

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2012 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2023
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2023 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Styling and Finishing Hair

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60034919
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60034919

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2011 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/11/2011 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

  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 60302999
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60302999

    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 01/08/2017 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

  • LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Communication (Grade 8)

    Awarding organisation: LAMDA
    Qualification number: 61040277
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61040277

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2024 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/04/2024 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

  • NCFE Level 1 Award in Graphic Design

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 50084549
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50084549

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 25/03/2010 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 25/03/2010 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

  • Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Thermolysis and Cryotherapy for Blemish Removal Treatments (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Focus Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 60373064
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60373064

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 31/03/2021 31/07/2026 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Gas Engineering

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60330855
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60330855

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 19/03/2018 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2018 31/07/2025
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2025

    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 2 Extended Award in English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 61004728
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61004728

    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

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