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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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  • VTCT Skills Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50075275
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50075275

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 28/09/2009 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 28/09/2009 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 Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60303645
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60303645

    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
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 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 GCE in Further Mathematics

    Awarding organisation: AQA Education
    Qualification number: 60318417
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Mathematics and statistics
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60318417

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 31/07/2017 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 31/07/2017 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 31/07/2017 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 31/07/2017 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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 1 Digital Functional Skills

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 61032190
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Digital Functional Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 61032190

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 16/09/2023 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 16/09/2023 31/07/2027
    Digital Entitlement 16/09/2023 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 Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in History

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60146771
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: History
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60146771

    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

  • UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance & Production

    Awarding organisation: University of the Arts London
    Qualification number: 60164724
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60164724

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2015 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

  • RAD Level 1 Award in Solo Performance in Dance: Grade 2

    Awarding organisation: Royal Academy of Dance
    Qualification number: 60145687
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60145687

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2017 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/11/2017 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

  • NCFE Entry Level Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 50102254
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 50102254

    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 31/07/2027
    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

  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 61045871
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61045871

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

    ** 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

  • Open Awards Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Entry 3) (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 60335543
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60335543

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2018 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2018 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2018 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

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