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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 10 July 2026.

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  • BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ)

    Awarding organisation: BIIAB
    Qualification number: 60180158
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 60180158

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2016 20/02/2023 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 20/02/2023

    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

  • SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Reading and Writing in Russian

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Awards
    Qualification number: 60321039
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60321039

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 31/12/2022
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/12/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2017 31/12/2022

    ** 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

  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60320874
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60320874

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 17/07/2017 31/12/2019
    Age 16-19 17/07/2017 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60013138
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60013138

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2011 31/07/2020 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

  • VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Hair Extension Services

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50087265
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50087265

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 30/09/2019

    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

  • Highfield Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 6014967X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6014967X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2015 31/07/2021 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

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-up Artistry (540)

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 6017514X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6017514X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/12/2023
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/12/2023
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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

  • IAT Level 4 Diploma In Laboratory Animal Science and Technology

    Awarding organisation: Institute of Animal Technology
    Qualification number: 60141517
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Animal care and veterinary science
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60141517

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2015 31/07/2024 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Graphic Design and Photography)

    Awarding organisation: LASER Learning Awards
    Qualification number: 40006116
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40006116

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2016 10/02/2022
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 10/02/2022
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 10/02/2022

    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

  • OAL Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control

    Awarding organisation: Occupational Awards Limited
    Qualification number: 6031039X
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6031039X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/02/2017 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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