Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo 20072013 Kevin Robinson Leonardo UK National Agency ECOTEC Rese

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Lifelong Learning Programme- Leonardo
2007-2013 Kevin RobinsonLeonardo UK
National AgencyECOTEC Research Consulting Ltd
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Key Concepts

• Mobility
• Innovation
• Co-operation
• Transparency

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Key Policies

• Lisbon Strategy
• http//ec.europa.eu/growthandjobs/index_en.htm
• Copenhagen Process latest update is the
  Helsinki Communiqué
• http//ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/vocati
  onal_en.html
• DfES Skills Strategy
• http//www.dfes.gov.uk/skillsstrategy/

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Who Can Participate?

• All organisations involved in VET
• Emphasis on participation of small
  organisations e.g. SMEs

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Changes from 2007

• No Procedures A,B,C- new types of projects
• VET at tertiary level moves to Erasmus
• New projects to replace Procedure B
• Simpler financial administrative rules
• Partnerships from 2008

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Leonardo Projects
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Transfer of InnovationWhat are they ?

• European partnerships
• Transferring best practice in VET between
  countries
• Local, regional, national or EU level approach

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Transfer of InnovationWhat can you do ?

• Take innovative training
• Adapt it to the needs of users
• Transfer it to new contexts
• Integrate it into training systems and practices
• Projects must fit with the programme priorities

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Priorities

• Quality of VET
• Teachers trainers in VET
• Innovative e-learning
• European Credit Transfer for VET
• Validation of non-formal informal learning

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Details

• You need at least 3 partners from 3 countries
• Projects last up to 2 years
• You can ask for up to 150,000 euro per year which
  can be up to 75 of the total project cost
• Partners must provide an additional 25 of
  funding

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Quality Criteria

• Innovation
• Strong European dimension
• Good partnership
• Plan for dissemination exploitation of results

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Mobility Projects
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Mobility

• Work placements in another European country
• Study visits for VET professionals

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Mobility

• Development and accreditation of skills
• Enhanced employment opportunities
• Professional development
• Exchange of expertise

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Priorities

• Widening participation
• Encouraging greater levels of exchange
• Development of skills for employment
• Transfer and recognition of qualifications

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Details

• A minimum of 1 partner from another participating
  country
• Projects last up to 2 years
• Funding calculated on a per participant basis,
  duration of placements and destination

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Quality Criteria

• Clear information on the target group
• Strong European dimension
• Sound project management plan
• Accreditation and transfer of knowledge

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How to find partners ?

• EC Partner Search Database
• http//cec.eu/psd
• Contact other NAs or projects

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How to Apply for Mobility and Transfer of
Innovation

• Apply directly to UK National Agency at ECOTEC
• Make sure you read
• UK Call document
• EC Call documents
• Part I Priorities
• Part II Administrative Financial Information
• General Guide for Applicants
• Use the correct Application Forms for 2007

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How to Apply for Centralised Projects

• Apply to Executive Agency
• eacea-info_at_ec.europa.eu
• http//eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/index.htm

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