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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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  • Highfield Entry Level 3 Award in Digital Skills (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60349505
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60349505

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2019 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2019 31/07/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2019 31/07/2021

    ** 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 (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Barbering

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60344799
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60344799

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2019 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Advanced Professional Cookery

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60131421
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60131421

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2014 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 30/07/2021 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

  • NCFE Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60367039
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60367039

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 12/01/2021 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 12/01/2021 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

  • Open Awards Entry Level Award in Retail Skills (Entry 3) (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 60362212
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Retailing and wholesaling
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60362212

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2020 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

  • Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Signature
    Qualification number: 50061057
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50061057

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 14/09/2009 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 14/09/2009 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

  • TLM Level 1 Certificate In Open Systems and Enterprise

    Awarding organisation: The Learning Machine
    Qualification number: 60145596
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60145596

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/10/2014 31/07/2021
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2021

    ** 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 Diploma In Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60162612
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60162612

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2015 31/07/2027 18+ only
    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

  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles (VRQ)

    Awarding organisation: The Institute of the Motor Industry
    Qualification number: 50098160
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50098160

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 19/07/2010 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

  • NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living - Living in the Community (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 50104147
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 50104147

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2010 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 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

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