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Department For Education

November 9
11:00 2023

All students aged 16 to 19 in England are funded for an individual study programme. Study programmes have a core aim, are tailored to each student, have clear study or employment goals reflecting the students prior attainment, and include:

  • substantial qualifications
  • mathematics and English for students who have not achieved grade 9 to 4 at GCSE in these subjects
  • high quality work experience or work preparation
  • added value non-qualification activity that supports the students goals and is integrated into the study programme

Access to higher education (HE) diploma

Qualification that prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.

Additional specialist

Technical qualification that builds on the outcomes within an occupational standard and supports an individual to specialise within an occupation see more about additional specialist qualifications.

Advanced Learner Loans

Source of fees and support to help people aged19 and over to undertake general and technical qualifications between level 3 and level 6.

Awarding organisation

Organisation that develops, delivers and awards qualifications.

Certification end date

The last date on which an awarding organisation has indicated that certification is available.

Core maths

Core maths qualifications are suited to students who are wanting to progress to a higher level of study with a particular mathematical focus, for example science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). They will also prepare students for further study and careers with a strong quantitative element, such as geography and psychology.

Cross cutting

Technical qualification that selectively covers outcomes from at least two occupational standards and enables students to demonstrate competencies which allow them to perform a specific function derived across different occupational areas.

Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)

The ESFA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Education. It is accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults in England.

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