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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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  • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60355475
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60355475

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

  • TCL Entry Level Award In ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60152102
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: English For Speakers of Other Languages
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60152102

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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In English - Speak to Communicate

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60114836
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60114836

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2013 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

  • Pearson Entry Level in Essential Digital Skills

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60368408
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Essential Digital Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60368408

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 16/11/2020 31/07/2027
    Digital Entitlement 16/11/2020 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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Award in Sport and Physical Activity

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60319239
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60319239

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2017 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

  • AIM Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Employability Skills

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 6031493X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 6031493X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/07/2017 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

  • Ascentis Entry Level Award in Skills for Employment (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60135712
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60135712

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2014 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Certificate)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 61040307
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Additional Specialist
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61040307

    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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50088828
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50088828

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 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

  • TCL Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60101908
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Direct learning support
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60101908

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/06/2015 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