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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 on the Funding details link below the qualification’s header information.

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 because of the post-16 qualification review at level 3 and below in England.

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The information about qualifications was last updated on 10 September 2025.

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  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Retail

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60126516
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Business management
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60126516

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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Progression

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60089180
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Vocational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60089180

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/05/2013 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/05/2013 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 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

  • VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Bridal Make-up

    Awarding organisation: VTCT Skills
    Qualification number: 60340629
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60340629

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2019 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

  • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in IT Support

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60305101
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (practitioners)
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60305101

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2017 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 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

  • RSL Level 3 Certificate in Performance Certificate in Music Performance - Grade 6

    Awarding organisation: RSL Awards Ltd
    Qualification number: 61047764
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 61047764

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 02/12/2024 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 02/12/2024 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

  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

    Awarding organisation: OCR
    Qualification number: 60303025
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60303025

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2017 31/07/2026
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2017 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

  • OCNLR Entry Level Award in English: Reading (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60166356
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60166356

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2015 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2015 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

  • OCNLR Level 1 Award in Preventing the Spread of Infection and Disease

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60361682
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Health and social care
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60361682

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/08/2020 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/08/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2020 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

  • AIM Qualifications Entry 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Catering and Hospitality Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60316366
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Hospitality and catering
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60316366

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2017 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/07/2017 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2017 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Multi-tool Equipment

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60356194
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60356194

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/04/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/04/2020 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

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