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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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  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Welding Skills

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60048840
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60048840

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2012 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** 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

  • BHSQ Level 1 Certificate in BHS Riding Horses

    Awarding organisation: BHS Qualifications
    Qualification number: 50118523
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Animal care and veterinary science
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50118523

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/01/2011 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/01/2011 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

  • BCS Level 2 Certificate for Digital Administrators

    Awarding organisation: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Qualification number: 61015192
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 61015192

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 19/09/2022 31/07/2027

    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 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Awards
    Qualification number: 50092868
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50092868

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 05/07/2010 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 30/07/2021 31/07/2027 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

  • WJEC Eduqas Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Spanish

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60189010
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCSE (9 to 1)
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60189010

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 17/11/2025
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 17/11/2025
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 17/11/2025
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 17/11/2025

    ** 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60365134
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60365134

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 31/07/2027

    ** 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 Entry Level Award in Performance Certificate in Music Performance (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: RSL Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 61047697
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61047697

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 02/12/2024 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 02/12/2024 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 02/12/2024 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

  • TQUK Level 5 Diploma for Senior Practitioners in an Early Years Setting (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Training Qualifications UK Ltd
    Qualification number: 61029324
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 61029324

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2023 31/12/2026

    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

  • EAL Level 3 Certificate in Traction and Rolling Stock Systems

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 60322925
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60322925

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2027 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

  • Highfield Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60355396
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60355396

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2027 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