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

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

Small Scale Co-operation Projects Large Scale Co-operation Projects Mobility Projects Individual Mobility Leonardo Grundtvig Transversal Activities

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 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

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 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 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 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 and phone Read our guides on how to submit an application

Leonardo is for you if you’re involved in vocational education and training. Website: Helpline: Grundtvig is the place to look if you’re involved in adult education. Website: Helpline: If you plan or oversee education or training provision,you may be able to go on a week-long Transversal study visit. Website: Helpline: For general enquiries, call or For information about the Comenius (schools) or Erasmus (Higher Education) programmes see: Useful contacts