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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 14 May 2026.

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  • LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Shakespeare for Performance

    Awarding organisation: LAMDA
    Qualification number: 61029646
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61029646

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2023 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2023 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

  • VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60169874
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60169874

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    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

  • Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 61067921
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCE A Level
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61067921

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2026 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2026 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2026 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60154251
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: English For Speakers of Other Languages
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60154251

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/01/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/01/2015 31/07/2027 Condition of Funding
    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

  • Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Mathematics – Adding and Subtracting (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 6010627X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 6010627X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 31/07/2022

    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

  • IBO Level 3 Certificate in SL Language ab initio

    Awarding organisation: International Baccalaureate Organisation
    Qualification number: 60332517
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Other languages, literature and culture
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60332517

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2018 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Garden Design

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60096731
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60096731

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/07/2013 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

  • WJEC Entry Level Diploma in Independent Living (Entry 2)

    Awarding organisation: WJEC-CBAC
    Qualification number: 60046624
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60046624

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2012 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/04/2012 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

  • CIBTAC Level 5 Award in Skin Peeling Treatments

    Awarding organisation: Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
    Qualification number: 6036886X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 6036886X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 15/12/2020 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 6035494X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Transportation operations and maintenance
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6035494X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 09/02/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 09/02/2020 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

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