Read the latest edition of edUKation
Posted: April 11, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig, Leonardo, Transversal | Tags: Apprenticeship, Bhagavat Educational Trust, edUKation, European Year for Active Ageing, EY2012, grundtvig, leonardo, lifelong learning, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, llpukecorys, National Apprenticeship Service, Paul Baron MBE, transversal Leave a comment »The latest edition of edUKation is now available to download. edUKation is our quarterly newsletter containing updates from the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes.
In this edition
In issue 19 you can read about Paul Baron, who has recently been awarded an MBE for his work in supporting vulnerable children across the world. You can also read about:
- Erasmus for All: find out about plans for the successor to the LLP
- The National Apprenticeship Service acknowledging Leonardo Mobility opportunities
- The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012
Download issue 19 of edUKation
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Previous editions
You can find previous editions of edUKation in our resource centre.
‘Bon jour’ to the newest member of the team
Posted: April 4, 2012 Filed under: Leonardo | Tags: leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, llpukecorys, next generation Leave a comment »A short while ago we said ‘Au revoir’ to Karine Jacques, head of the Leonardo programme, as she left to start a new chapter of her life and prepare for the arrival of her first child.
The LLP team are happy to welcome little Anzu into the world and are glad that mum, dad and the new arrival are all doing well.
Preparatory Visits: the first step to Leonardo or Grundtvig funding
Posted: April 3, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig, Leonardo | Tags: Europe, funding, grundtvig, leonardo, Leonardo Mobility, llpukecorys, partners, preparatory visits, Vi_Ability Leave a comment »Within our Leonardo and Grundtvig programmes we offer a range of funding for projects but what you might not know is that we also offer a type of funding called Preparatory Visits.
A step to finding the right partner
Preparatory Visits funding is available to you when your project is just a gem of an idea and you are looking for the right partners to help develop it further and bring it to life for your application for Leonardo or Grundtvig funding. Read the rest of this entry »
From the airbases of West Germany to the streets of Bhopal…meet Paul Baron MBE
Posted: March 28, 2012 Filed under: Leonardo, Mobility, Transfer of Innovation | Tags: Ambassador Richard Stagg, Bhagavat Educational Trust, Black Sea, candle making, carpentry, charities, crafts, Disadvantaged groups, Entrepreneurship, mobility, Mobility Certificate, Mutual Assistance, New Year Honours List 2012, painting, Paul Baron MBE, Prince's Trust, Shell, Transfer of Innovation, Uganda, Ugandan Church, UNICEF Leave a comment »
Paul Baron receives his MBE
A few weeks ago I heard through a colleague that Paul Baron, one of our Leonardo Mobility Certificate Holders, had been included in the New Year Honours List 2012 for his services to vulnerable children around the world. I was really pleased because I’m familiar with Paul’s projects and have been impressed by their impact, particularly on the young people involved.
So last week I rang him to find out more. The conversation started well, and Paul was very enthusiastic to share his experiences.
However, very quickly it became clear that the interview wasn’t going to work in the way I had anticipated. For every question I put to him, Paul had the most incredible, gripping tale to tell. Anecdotes, inspiring stories, adventures… I physically wasn’t able to get it all down on paper. So I put my pen down and listened. We chatted for over half an hour and at the end of the call I had to ask: “Paul, please could you send me some more information on this?” (Which he kindly did).
So get a cup of tea, divert all calls and read on – Paul has had an eventful life.
A Very Successful 2011!
Posted: March 22, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig, Leonardo, Transversal | Tags: 2011, annual report, Ecorys, grundtvig, leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, transversal Leave a comment »We recently finalised our Annual Report for 2011 which sets out everything that we have achieved over the past year. We’re really proud of the work we do here at Ecorys because running the National Agency is all about supporting great projects and activities in the best possible way. Interviewing candidates for Rob’s communications post recently made us realise what a great motivator it is to be investing your time and energy in something that contributes positively to society and can make a meaningful difference to people and organisations. We find all your work really inspiring and our aim is to work with you in the most encouraging and effective way we can.
How to summarise 2011?
I think it’s fair to say that the main conclusion we can draw is that the programmes just keep growing! Read the rest of this entry »
Enhance your CPD with European funding
Posted: March 21, 2012 Filed under: Thematic Networking | Tags: Adult Learning, CPD, Ecorys, education, EQF, Further Education, In Focus briefing papers, Lifelong Learning Programme, Study Visit, study visits catalogue, thematic networking, transversal Leave a comment »At the last Thematic Networking Event in Belfast, Thematic Networking Group (TNG) 2 discussed the findings of the Briefing Paper exploring how the LLP supports Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the Further Education (FE) sector. TNG 2 members, including the chair of the group, Faye Hindle-Lewis, and myself did not expect to learn that every year the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes fund around three years of CPD time for FE staff across the UK! Read the rest of this entry »
Erasmus for All: The European Commission’s proposal for the next generation of programmes
Posted: March 20, 2012 Filed under: Erasmus for All | Tags: Ecorys, Erasmus for All, Europe, Europe 2020, european commission, grundtvig, leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, llp, llpukecorys, transversal 1 Comment »At the end of 2013 some significant changes will take place to current European funding programmes. The current Lifelong Learning Programme will come to an end and will be replaced by a new generation of programmes.
In November 2011 the European Commission published their proposal for a new programme ‘Erasmus for All’. The proposal sets out the Commission’s views on how to create a stronger and more efficient programme for the future, building on the successes of the Lifelong Learning Programme. Read the rest of this entry »
Launch of the renewed European Agenda for Adult Learning
Posted: March 16, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig | Tags: Adult Learning, Ecorys, Europe, Europe 2020, European Agenda, european commission, grundtvig, llpukecorys Leave a comment »On the 28 February I attended the launch conference for the Commission’s renewed European Agenda for Adult Learning, in Brussels, which focuses on providing second-chance opportunities for low qualified adults to strengthen their basic skills, such as literacy, numeracy and digital knowledge.
Strategies for improving participation and awareness of adult learning
The event was opened by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, and brought together a range of stakeholders and Member States to explore strategies for improving participation and awareness of adult learning. Read the rest of this entry »
Win a European Language Label. Apply before 30 March!
Posted: March 7, 2012 Filed under: Transversal | Tags: CILT, competition, Europe, languages, Lifelong Learning Programme, llpukecorys, prizes, transversal Leave a comment »
The European Language Label is run by CILT, the National Centre for Languages, on behalf of Ecorys.
Each year there is an opportunity to apply for a European Language Label award and win a range of prizes including £2000.
The awards recognise projects that teach languages in new and creative ways and are an inspiration to the participants involved.
Find out about past winners: http://www.cilt.org.uk/home/valuing_languages/european_language_label/winning_projects
How do I apply?
The deadline has been extended to the 30 March 2012 so time is running out to submit your entry!
You can apply online via the online application form as well as finding useful hints and tips and more about the judging criteria: goo.gl/tJ5w0
For further information on the sponsors as well as the prizes visit: goo.gl/GYbmR
One to watch…www.youtube.com/llpUKecorys
Posted: February 29, 2012 Filed under: Grundtvig, Leonardo, Transversal | Tags: Europe, Europe 2020, get connected, grundtvig, leonardo, Lifelong Learning Programme, transversal, video, youtube Leave a comment »You might have seen our recent tweets asking for links to channels and videos that interest you on YouTube and that you think we should see. We’re beginning the first stages of developing our YouTube channel so that it is a place where you can see information relating to all aspects of the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Transversal programmes.
How you can get involved
We’d like to start featuring videos you recommend on our channel, this might be a video of your Learner Workshop or a video diary of your Mobility participant’s experience, we’d also like to highlight other channel’s that are relevant to the Lifelong Learning Programme such as the European Commission or the National Apprenticeships Service. Read the rest of this entry »
