The Diploma and Achievement and Attainment Tables (AAT) - a reminder

This means that if learners do not complete their Diplomas within a given period, the qualifications that they have achieved within that period will still attract AAT points. For example: Achievement of individual components of the level 2 Diploma will contribute to the indicators in the Key Stage 4 Achievement and Attainment Tables, even where pupils have not completed their Diploma. That includes both the CVA and ‘raw’ attainment indicators. For more information, visit www.qcda.gov.uk/qca_15536.aspx

Similarly, for LSC success measures on learning centres
The LSC applies the success rates at component level (functional skills, Principal Learning, project, etc) so that the institution gets a positive hit on success rates for every qualification they pass, even if they do not achieve the Diploma overall.