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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 10 September 2025.

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  • OCN NI Level 2 Award in Employability Skills

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 6034359X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Preparation for work
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6034359X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 15/04/2019 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 15/04/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2019 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

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

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 60135840
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60135840

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2014 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/07/2014 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

  • City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Business and Administration

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 50076656
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Administration
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50076656

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/11/2009 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/11/2009 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

  • OCN NI Level 4 Certificate in Radio Journalism and Production

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 60351779
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60351779

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 15/10/2019 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60365080
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60365080

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 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

  • ASDAN Level 1 Award of Personal Effectiveness

    Awarding organisation: Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
    Qualification number: 50057480
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50057480

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 11/05/2009 31/12/2025
    Age 16-19 11/05/2009 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

  • Open Awards Entry Level Certificate in Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing (Entry 2) (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 6035799X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6035799X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/05/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/05/2020 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

  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60317206
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60317206

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 03/07/2017 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Counselling)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 40015154
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40015154

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2024 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/03/2024 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/03/2024 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60157926
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60157926

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 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

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