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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 10 July 2026.

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  • VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Plaiting and Twisting Hair

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50088671
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 50088671

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 10/05/2010 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 10/05/2010 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50088397
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 50088397

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 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

  • Highfield Level 1 Certificate In Business Administration (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60140288
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Administration
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60140288

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2014 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

  • ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Music Theory (Grade 7)

    Awarding organisation: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
    Qualification number: 60364208
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60364208

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2022 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/08/2022 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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 60145997
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60145997

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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

  • TCL Level 6 Diploma In Teaching

    Awarding organisation: Trinity College London
    Qualification number: 60009834
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Teaching and lecturing
    Level: Level 6

    View qualification 60009834

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/03/2011 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

  • AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology

    Awarding organisation: AQA Education
    Qualification number: 60146254
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60146254

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 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 1 Award in Practical French

    Awarding organisation: Skills and Education Group Awards
    Qualification number: 60321878
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60321878

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2017 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

  • ABMA Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: ABMA Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60312725
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 6

    View qualification 60312725

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2017 31/07/2027 18+ only
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2017 31/07/2025

    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

  • IMI Entry Level 3 Award Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Repair

    Awarding organisation: The Institute of the Motor Industry
    Qualification number: 60375930
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60375930

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2021 16/09/2021
    Age 16-19 01/09/2021 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2021 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