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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.

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

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  • City & Guilds Level 2 Award In Measure, Shape and Space - Length, Weight and Capacity

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60073433
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60073433

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

  • LRN LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PRE A FOUNDATION STUDIES

    Awarding organisation: Learning Resource Network
    Qualification number: 60356923
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60356923

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 06/04/2020 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 06/04/2020 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

  • NCFE Level 1/2 Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services

    Awarding organisation: NCFE
    Qualification number: 60343497
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other General Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60343497

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 08/05/2019 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 08/05/2019 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

  • BCS Entry Level Essential Digital Skills for Work (Entry 3)

    Awarding organisation: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Qualification number: 60369577
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Essential Digital Skills
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Digital technology (users)
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60369577

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2021 31/07/2026
    Digital Entitlement 01/01/2021 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

  • City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering

    Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute
    Qualification number: 60156995
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Service enterprises
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60156995

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/05/2015 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

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Drama

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60184917
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: GCSE (9 to 1)
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Performing arts
    Level: Level 1/2

    View qualification 60184917

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2016 31/07/2026
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/09/2016 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

  • OCNLR Entry Level Award in Personal Progress (Entry 1)

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60082719
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60082719

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/03/2013 30/06/2026
    Age 16-19 01/03/2013 30/06/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 30/06/2026

    ** 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

  • Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries

    Awarding organisation: Gateway Qualifications Limited
    Qualification number: 60333753
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Crafts, creative arts and design
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60333753

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2018 31/07/2026
    Age 16-19 01/07/2018 31/07/2026
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2018 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

  • Ascentis Entry Level 3 Award in Mathematics (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) – Data Handling: Extracting and Interpreting Data

    Awarding organisation: Ascentis
    Qualification number: 61004522
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Other Life Skills Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Foundations for learning and life
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 61004522

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

  • LASER Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry

    Awarding organisation: Laser Learning Awards
    Qualification number: 60355128
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Public services
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60355128

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2026 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 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