Adult Skills Fund (ASF)
ASF - Non Devolved
We’re proud to offer over 175 government-regulated qualifications that are eligible for ASF funding - all of which can be found in the latest 2025 to 2026 funding spreadsheet. The full document can be accessed by visiting https://www.qualifications.education.gov.uk/Home/Downloads and opening the approved qualifications spreadsheet.
You can access the current ASF funding rules for 2025/2026 by visiting:
The new funding rules for the 2026/2027 session are now available and can be found below:
In addition to offering qualifications eligible for funding, we also offer a suite of resources aimed at supporting the delivery of the qualifications and giving learners the optimal chance of success.
These resources include:
E-learning
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Support your delegates, supply them with the perfect distance learning resources and materials.
E-assessment
Regulated assessments online
Our e-assessment platform enables candidates to complete their assessments from anywhere with an internet connection.
Vault
A learning platform made easy
Highfield’s online, browser-based e-portfolio system allows learners to complete programmes of work, from week-long courses to apprenticeships.
Please note – Upon completion of a funded qualification, some learners may decide to enlist on an apprenticeship programme (rather than entering the workforce), which we can also provide support for with our training resources and apprenticeship assessment services. Information on how we support apprenticeship programmes is available here.
ASF Devolved
The ASF is also allocated regionally to devolved Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), Combined County Authorities (CCAs) and the Greater London Authority (GLA). Each MCA/CCA can prioritise this funding around their local skills needs.
A list of the 16 live MSAs/CCAs (which also includes the GLA) is provided below:
Providers who wish to deliver to learners residing in areas where the ASF funding support is devolved will need to discuss funding arrangements directly with the relevant authority.