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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.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 11 March 2026.

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  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60042345
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60042345

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2012 31/07/2020
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2020
    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

  • RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

    Awarding organisation: Royal Horticultural Society
    Qualification number: 50102072
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50102072

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2010 31/12/2024
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 19/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 19/07/2022

    ** 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

  • AQA Level 1/2 Award in Materials Technology

    Awarding organisation: AQA Education
    Qualification number: 60305186
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60305186

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 29/08/2019

    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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design)

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Access
    Qualification number: 40010612
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40010612

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/06/2019 18/08/2021
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2019 18/08/2021
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2019 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

  • Access to HE Diploma (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 40008472
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Access to Higher Education
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 40008472

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2018 31/07/2024
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2018 31/07/2024
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2018 31/07/2024

    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 Functional Skills qualification in mathematics at Level 1

    Awarding organisation: NOCN
    Qualification number: 50085013
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Functional Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50085013

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2010 31/08/2019
    Age 16-19 01/09/2010 31/08/2019
    Legal Entitlement English and Maths 01/08/2016 31/08/2019

    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 Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60179764
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60179764

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2016 31/07/2022 18+ only
    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

  • Active IQ Entry Level Award in the Principles of Health and Fitness (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Active IQ
    Qualification number: 50073321
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 50073321

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 14/09/2009 31/07/2021
    Age 16-19 14/09/2009 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60179296
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: GCE AS Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60179296

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 30/11/2020
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 30/11/2020
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 30/11/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2016 30/11/2020

    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

  • BIIAB Level 3 Certificate In Retail Skills (Management)

    Awarding organisation: BIIAB
    Qualification number: 60165832
    Status: Archived
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Retailing and wholesaling
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60165832

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2015 24/01/2020
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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