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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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  • Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Land-based Studies

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60185612
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60185612

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 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

  • CISI Level 3 Award for Introduction to Investment

    Awarding organisation: Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
    Qualification number: 50107823
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Accounting and finance
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50107823

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 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 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport

    Awarding organisation: Cambridge OCR
    Qualification number: 6006139X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Sport, leisure and recreation
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 6006139X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2012 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

  • NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 61041634
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Child development and well-being
    Level: Level 5

    View qualification 61041634

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Lifelong Learning Entitlement 01/01/2027 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 03/09/2024 31/07/2028 Higher Technical 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

  • EAL level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Installation and Maintenance (Diploma)

    Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
    Qualification number: 6103907X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Technical Occupation Qualification
    Subcategory: Occupational Entry: Adult
    Sector subject area: Building and construction
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6103907X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2025 31/07/2028
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/08/2025 31/07/2028

    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

  • AIM Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living - Living in the Community (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60059151
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60059151

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

  • GA Level 1 Award in Alcohol and Drugs Awareness

    Awarding organisation: Gatehouse Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 60306245
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60306245

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/10/2016 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/10/2016 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/10/2016 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 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 50108967
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 50108967

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2010 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2016 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 Entry Level Certificate in Progression (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60086361
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60086361

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/04/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/04/2013 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60019864
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60019864

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

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