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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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  • NCTJ Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Journalism

    Awarding organisation: NCTJ Training
    Qualification number: 60336511
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Media and communication
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60336511

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2018 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

  • OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in the Creative and Digital Industries

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60161747
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60161747

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/06/2015 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/06/2015 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

  • NCFE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Learn

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60051279
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60051279

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2012 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/05/2012 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60190590
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Animal care and veterinary science
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60190590

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2017 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2018 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 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 Award In Progression

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60089179
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60089179

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/05/2013 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

  • VTCT Skills Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60050196
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60050196

    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 31/07/2022
    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

  • Ascentis Entry Level 2 Award in English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) – Speaking and Listening

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 61004686
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61004686

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 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

  • Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Highfield Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60376958
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Manufacturing technologies
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60376958

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 02/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 02/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 02/08/2021 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

  • CTH Level 4 Diploma in Professional Bartending Management

    Awarding organisation: Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality
    Qualification number: 60367817
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 4

    View qualification 60367817

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2022 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Award In 2D Computer Aided Design

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60151158
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Engineering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60151158

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/12/2014 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/12/2014 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