We appreciate the importance of funding in the decision making for your qualification and delivery choices. Each of our Qualification Information Sheets show the funding position at time of publication, however government funding regimes are subject to change and we always advise you to check the current position.

Please note that while this data is updated frequently, weadvise you to check the current position of government funding regimes for accuracy.

You may find these links to funding information helpful in identifying funding sources and eligibility.

Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)

  • ESFA Hub: provides information on qualification funding for use by organisations working with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

  • ESFA Funding and Eligibility Rules: states the rules for adult education budget (AEB) funding rules. The rules apply to all providers of education and training who receive AEB funding.

  • Guide to Accessing ESFA Funding: Provides guidance for organisations who need to access Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding.

  • FEConnect: An online forum for education professionals to discuss about funding and related issues with colleague to help each other to resolve queries. The forum is administered by the Education and Skills Funding Agency

Big Lottery Fund

Big Lottery Fund: UK wide funding opportunities

For all other Government funding information please click here.

This information is provided in good faith and is subject to change at any time by the funding organisations. Centres are responsible for checking funding eligibility directly with funding organisations.

LASER qualifications which are eligible for public funding when delivered in schools and/or to 16-18 year olds are listed here on the DfE Section 96 website. LASER qualifications which are eligible for public funding when delivered to 19+ learners are listed here in the SFA Simplified Rates Catalogue.

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