English and maths for those aged 19 or older

If a student has a D-E/3-1 in Language but an A*-C/9-4 in Literature, we would claim funding for English Language. We've done that for many years, and it's never been questioned. They're not the same subject, I have no idea why Literature is treated as acceptable for Condition of Funding prior attainment. Employers and Universities won't accept Literature as an acceptable substitute for Language, so it's really important they still be able to get these funded. We actively encourage all our 16-18 students in this position to keep trying for Language. We don't get any extra funding for them if they were band 5 anyway, but it's in their interests.

Thanks for your reply Ruth, sorry (my fault) I should have stated Adult Funding (not study programme).

Yes, same answer applies, I was just mentioning that we also do if with 16-18. You did say 19+ in the title of your post :)