1. Gordon Clark,DG EAC Brussels, 1 June 2010 The EU’s approach to lifelong learning and its role in the strategic framework ET2020 and the Europe 2020 Strategy

2. EU approach to lifelong learning 1996: European Year of Lifelong Learning 2000: Lisbon Strategy and Memorandum on LLL 2001: Commission Communication 2002: Council Resolution on LLL and E&T2010 Work Programme 2009: Strategic Framework ET 2020 – LLL is key priority

3. EU approach to lifelong learning Making Lifelong Learning a Reality (2001) Value learning Information, guidance, counselling Invest time and money Bringing together learners and learning opportunities Basic skills provision Innovative pedagogies Economic and social dimension!

4. What makes a coherent and comprehensive lifelong learning strategy? Covering all systems and levels (“from cradle to grave”) Coherent set of priorities, evidence-based Flexible pathways and transition points: avoid dead-ends Implementation and dissemination: partnership with stakeholders MS agreed to put in place strategies by 2006!

5. Lifelong learning: where do we stand? Progress: Lifelong learning concept established among policy makers Establishment of EQF/NQFs Learning outcomes orientation, validation of learning Lifelong guidance Source: 2010 Draft Joint Progress Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the work programme Education and Training 2010

6. LLL and ET2020 Focus on making LLL a reality Implementation of LLL strategies, EQF, validation, guidance Identification of critical factors that facilitate/hinder change towards the realisation of a strategic LLL approach Promotion of LLL policies at the local/regional/national levels to increase impact and benefits for individuals Give new impetus to LLL debate through EU policy action and financial support

7. LLL in the Europe 2020 Strategy Europe‘s strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth LLL to play crucial role in Europe 2020 E&T targets for 2020: Reduce early school leavers and increase share of young people with tertiary attainment 2 E&T flagship initiatives in Europe 2020: - „Youth on the Move“ - „New Skills for New Jobs“ agenda LLL in proposed guidelines for economic & employment policies

8. LLL strategies - DG EAC activities 2010 Promote peer learning on LLL policies between Member States - report on critical factors for LLL - dissemination of examples of good practice - peer learning seminar LLL policies and social inclusion: contribute to European Year 2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion Call for proposals 2010 to support awareness raising on LLL strategies and policy cooperation between MS