Funding Outcomes of the DfE's Rapid Review
More than 150 qualifications previously considered for defunding have had their approval extended following the conclusion of the Department for Education's (DfE) rapid review.
Three TQUK qualifications are among those to retain their funding until 31 July 2026. These can be seen below:
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Design, Engineer, Construct! The Digital Built Environment (RQF) (60319938)
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in AI Programming with Python (RQF) (61001557)
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (RQF) (60332025)
A fourth - the TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF) (60149383) - has had its funding retained until 31 July 2027.
Five of our qualifications have not had their funding extended. These are:
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Design, Engineer, Construct! The Digital Built Environment (RQF) (60320527)
TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF) (60176702)
TQUK Level 3 Award in Understanding Language Development (RQF) (60337539)
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (60356728)
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Work (RQF) (61022494)
Funding for these qualifications will be withdrawn from 1 August 2025.
The government's rapid review was announced in July when it paused the previous government's plan to defund a wide range of post-16 qualifications.
Priority for funding retention has been given to qualifications identified as key to the government's Plan for Change, such as those in manufacturing, agriculture, health and social care, and engineering.
Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, said: “Vocational and technical qualifications are crucial to our Plan for Change and our number one mission to grow the economy.
“This government is committed to the long-term delivery of T Levels as the best quality technical education option for young people.
“Qualifications are not one-size-fits-all, and we recognise we must take a pragmatic approach. Our ambitious programme must meet the needs of employers and our public services if we are to see our economy flourish.
“We took decisive action as soon as we came into government to ensure the best outcomes for learners and I am thankful to all those who contributed to the pause and review.”
If you have any questions about the rapid review or wish to learn more about how these funding changes may affect you, please email us at support@tquk.org or call us on 0333 358 3344.