Guidance
16 to 19 funding: high value courses premium
Guidance about additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected qualifications.
Applies to England
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Guidance for high value courses premium (HVCP) and HCVP for construction.
The high value courses premium (HVCP) is additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected level 3 courses in subjects that lead to higher wage returns, to enable a more productive economy.
The HVCP for construction will apply in academic year 2026 to 2027 and is additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected level 2 and level 3 qualifications in sector subject area 5.2 (building and construction) to support an increase in skilled construction workers.
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Published 10 September 2025