Widening participation: Learning Networks Corrina Hickman Senior Project Manager, Erasmus +

Refugees and migrants focus European Commission Perspective - Paris Declaration - Erasmus Call update National Agency Perspective What works?

Paris Declaration Paris Declaration – 17 March 2015 Outcome of informal meeting of EU Education Ministers “ Declaration on Promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education.” education-declaration_en.pdf Priorities at the National, Regional, Local and European levels

Paris Declaration Support at a European level - ET The Erasmus+ Programme “..in particular through the support it provides for the mobility of learners and teachers, strategic partnerships and education institutions cooperation platforms, as well as for dialogue and joint projects on citizenship education, volunteering and youth exchanges.”

Erasmus Call - New programme priorities on migrants, refugees and citizenship education Key Action 1 – Mobility for young people and youth workers Reaching out to marginalised young people, promoting diversity, intercultural and inter-religious dialogue, values of freedom, tolerance and respect for human rights as well as projects enhancing media literacy, critical thinking and sense of initiative of young people Equipping youth workers with competences and methods needed for transferring the common fundamental values of society

Erasmus Call - New programme priorities on migrants, refugees and citizenship education Key Action 1 – Schools and VET, Staff Mobility Activities updated to reflect the opportunity for VET staff to gain competences in addressing the needs of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds – with particular attention to projects supporting migrants, refugees & asylum seekers

Erasmus Call Key Action 2 Strategic Partnerships Cross cutting priority for activities..”addressing diversity in (formal and non-formal) education and training, developing social, civic, intercultural competences and media literacy combatting discrimination and segregation, tacking bullying, reducing disparities in learning outcomes affecting learners with disadvantaged background though innovative, integrated approaches.” Increased flexibility - Supporting exchange of good practices - Supporting innovation

National Agency Perspective Transnational Cooperation Projects - Re-engaging People with Educational Barriers (2015) - Inclusion of Young Migrants in Youth Policies/Platforms Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

What works? Case study Real Life Language Learning - Best Practices of Successful Activities for Immigrants to Practice the Language Outside the School Environment – Indo-american Refugee and Migrant Organisation Enabling migrants to practice language outside of the classroom Examples of best practice, exchange of methodologies Guidance for teachers Best practice database and conclusions

What works? Case study Job Seeking and Employability Support for Migrants: Toolkit for Trainers (JEM), Intercambio Ltd Project aimed at supporting VET trainers/organisations and employment agencies to develop and share best practice in providing high quality, practical job seeking support to new and/or temporary migrants Themes included: Soft Skills Development, Language Skills, Self- Employment, Multi-Cultural Learning and Coaching Skills for Trainers

Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. The Erasmus+ UK National Agency is a partnership between the British Council and Ecorys UK. Thank you Any questions?