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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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  • NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60188789
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60188789

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 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

  • Open Awards Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 61040319
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: 16 to 19 and Adult
    Sector subject area: Nursing and subjects and vocations allied to medicine
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61040319

    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
    Free Courses for Jobs 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

  • ProQual Level 5 Award in Leading Innovation in the Water and Environmental Industries

    Awarding organisation: ProQual Awarding Body
    Qualification number: 60341701
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60341701

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 25/02/2019 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Child Development

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60334988
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60334988

    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

  • RSL Level 3 Certificate in Performance Certificate in Music Performance - Grade 8

    Awarding organisation: RSL Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 61047788
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61047788

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 02/12/2024 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 02/12/2024 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

  • NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60351500
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Direct learning support
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60351500

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 31/10/2019 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 31/10/2019 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

  • Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Focus Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 6016332X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6016332X

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

  • WJEC Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification in Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 6106189X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Alternative Academic Qualification
    Subcategory: Small Alternative Academic Qualification
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6106189X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2026 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/09/2026 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

  • Qualifi Level 4 Certificate in Laser, Light and Energy-Based Procedures

    Awarding organisation: Qualifi Ltd
    Qualification number: 61011940
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 61011940

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2023 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2023 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Construction

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60185430
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60185430

    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

    ** 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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