Transcript European Lifelong Learning Programmes (Ecorys)
The Lifelong Learning Programme
Lauren Beech, Project Manager, Ecorys
The Lifelong Learning Programme
• Getting started – The Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes – Activities – Funding • How to apply • How we can help
Lifelong Learning Programme
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Which programme is for me?
Lots of opportunities under each programme Start by thinking about – what you want to do – who you want to work with – how much time/resources you have This will direct you to the right programme
Activities
Leonardo Grundtvig Transversal Small Scale Co-operation Projects
Large Scale Co-operation Projects
Mobility Projects
Individual Mobility
Activities
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Individual Mobility:
small grants for professional development activities in another country – A college lecturer who travelled to Denmark to job shadow social pedagogy experts – A diversity consultant who attended a course on equal opportunities in diverse communities – A college learning technology manager who attended a study visit on improvement of teaching techniques through ICT
Activities
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Small Scale Co-operation Projects:
partnerships with European organisations on a relevant topic of mutual interest – A college that worked with partners to reduce drop out rates – An employment service partnership to support recruitment agencies to get people with disabilities into work – A heritage organisation that worked with partners to share and preserve traditional dry stone wall construction methods – A charity that collaborated on examining the role of education for adults with learning difficulties
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Activities
Mobility Projects:
send students, trainees, jobseekers or staff on work placements or job shadowing in another country – A college that sent teaching staff on job shadowing placements in The Netherlands – A non-profit organisation which placed youth workers with disadvantaged students in Germany – A college that sent hospitality and tourism students to work at a holiday resort in Spain – A training provider that sent apprentices to a global engineering company in Germany
Activities
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Large Scale Co-operation Projects:
manage a partnership of European organisations to develop new approaches to education and training – The college network that collaborated to transfer systems for supporting teachers in their subject areas – A social enterprise that worked with European organisations to develop a language resource for migrant job seekers – A NHS Hospital Trust that worked with European healthcare organisations to develop an e-learning package for postgraduate medical training
Funding
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Over €26 million allocated in 2011 across Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal
• Grants range from €1,000 to over €1 million depending on the scale and type of activity • Match funding only required for large scale co-operation projects
How to Apply
2012 Application Process and Deadlines
How to Apply
• Apply to UK National Agency • Deadlines from January to March for most activities but some have second or rolling deadlines • All application forms available via our websites
How We Can Help
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Finding Partners
Use our online Partner Search Database • Apply for a small grant to attend special partner finding events •
Or
Get to know potential partners better by applying for a small grant to meet and discuss your project
How We Can Help
Advice, support and guidance
• Attend our Information Days • Book an appointment at our Advice Sessions for face to-face feedback on your idea • Receive guidance by email and phone • Read our guides on how to submit an application
Useful contacts Leonardo
is for you if you’re involved in
vocational education and training.
Website: Email: Helpline:
www.leonardo.org.uk
0845 199 2929
Grundtvig
is the place to look if you’re involved in
adult education.
Website: Email: Helpline:
www.grundtvig.org.uk
0845 199 1919 If you plan or oversee education or training provision,you may be able to go on a week-long
Transversal study visit
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Website: Email: Helpline:
www.transversal.org.uk
0845 199 3939 For general enquiries, call 0845 199 2929 or email
For information about the Comenius (schools) or Erasmus (Higher Education) programmes see:
www.lifelonglearningprogramme.org.uk