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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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  • Ascentis Entry Level Award in English - Receiving and Responding to Information (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 6010868X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6010868X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2013 31/07/2025
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 50034765
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50034765

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 14/01/2008 31/07/2025
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2023
    Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs 22/11/2021 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in History

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60180924
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCSE (9 to 1)
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: History
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60180924

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 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

  • Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Principles of Criminology

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 50014110
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sociology and social policy
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50014110

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 26/09/2006 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

  • EAL Level 2 Intermediate Diploma in Plumbing

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60145626
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60145626

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2015 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 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

  • TCL Entry Level Award in The Arts (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60038949
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60038949

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/01/2012 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/01/2012 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

  • RSL Level 2 Certificate in Indian Carnatic Performance - Grade 5

    Awarding organisation: RSL Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 6035074X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6035074X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 23/08/2019 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 23/08/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 23/08/2019 31/07/2025

    ** 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

  • OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60082707
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60082707

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/03/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/03/2013 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

  • iCQ Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: iCan Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60144658
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60144658

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2014 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

  • Agored Cymru Entry Level Extended Award in Work Related Education (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: Agored Cymru
    Qualification number: 60374305
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60374305

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 16/04/2021 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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