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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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  • Access to HE Diploma (Business)

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Access
    Qualification number: 40008654
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40008654

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2018 18/08/2021
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/06/2018 18/08/2021
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2018 18/08/2021

    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 NVQ Diploma in Custodial Care (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 6014855X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6014855X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/11/2014 31/07/2020 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2020

    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

  • SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)

    Awarding organisation: Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
    Qualification number: 60325550
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60325550

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/12/2017 31/05/2020
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/01/2018 31/05/2020

    ** 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 1 Certificate in Recycling and Waste Management

    Awarding organisation: Open College Network Northern Ireland
    Qualification number: 60181795
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Environmental conservation
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60181795

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 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

  • Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language

    Awarding organisation: Signature
    Qualification number: 60354823
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60354823

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/02/2020 20/01/2024
    Age 16-19 01/08/2021 20/01/2024
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2021 31/12/2023

    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 (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage (VRQ)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 10025923
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 10025923

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2002 31/12/2019

    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 Sex and Relationship Education For Parents and Carers

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60130301
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60130301

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2014 31/07/2020

    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 3 Diploma in Clock and Watch Servicing

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60017260
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60017260

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2011 31/07/2021

    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

  • AAT Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business - Level 2

    Awarding organisation: Association of Accounting Technicians
    Qualification number: 60165534
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Accounting and finance
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60165534

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/08/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/08/2022
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 31/08/2022

    ** 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

  • Ascentis Level 2 Award In Forest School Programme Support

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 60089623
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60089623

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2013 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