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Erasmus+: An introduction Kevin Robinson Erasmus+ UK National Agency
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Erasmus+:An introductionKevin Robinson
Erasmus+ UK National Agency
Erasmus+ budget: 14.7 billion euro over seven years
Education and Training Budget
Who manages Erasmus+?Decentralised and centralised activities.
+National Agencies
Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive(EACEA)
UK National Agency • A partnership between the British Council and Ecorys UK.• Integrated approach to promoting and managing the programme
across the UK. • Specific responsibilities by sector:
– The British Council manages the schools and higher education parts of Erasmus+, including eTwinning.
– Ecorys UK is responsible for adult education, and vocational education and training.
– The youth strand is delivered jointly.
Decentralised activities
Key Action 1: Learning
Mobility of Individuals
Mobility for Learners and
Staff
Decentralised activities
Key Action 2: Co-operation for Innovation and
Exchange of Best Practices
Strategic Partnerships
Decentralised activities
Key Action 3: Support
for Policy Reform
Structured Dialogue: Meetings between
Young People and Decision-
Makers
Who can take part in Erasmus+?• Organisations
• Education • Training• Youth • Sport
• Countries• Programme countries• Partner countries
Programme CountriesMember States of the European Union (EU)
Austria Estonia Italy PortugalBelgium Finland Latvia RomaniaBulgaria France Lithuania Slovak RepublicCroatia Germany Luxembourg SloveniaCyprus Greece Malta SpainCzech Republic Hungary Netherlands Sweden Denmark Ireland Poland United Kingdom
*
Non-EU Programme Countries
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Norway
Iceland TurkeyLiechtenstein
Partner Countries
• All other countries are Partner Countries• Participation is limited and dependent on:
– Key Action– Field
• Full details published in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide
Timetable for next funding Rounds
October 2014 Call for 2015 applications expected*
November 2014 – January 2015
Application support – helpline, webinars, personalised advice, guidance notes
February 2015 onwards Application deadlines
* dates subject to confirmation
Key Action 1
Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals• KA1 is the biggest part of the programme
with 63% of education, training and youth budget allocated
• Focus on increasing mobility and skills
Mobility for Learners and Staff• Organisations apply for funding to provide
mobility opportunities• Two target groups:
– learners/young people– staff/youth workers
• Available for fields of higher education, VET, schools, adult education and youth
Mobility for Vocational Education & Training
Learners’ MobilityTraineeship in work place
or VET school
Mobility for Vocational Education & Training
Staff Mobility
Training or teaching in VET school or other organisation
Job shadowing, observation or training in any VET organisation
Mobility for Adult EducationStaff Mobility
Training or teaching in adult education organisation
Job shadowing, observation or training in a partner or
other organisation
Structured courses or training events
Key Action 2
Key Action 2: Cooperation for Innovation and Exchange of Good Practices• KA2 is a significant part of the programme
with 28% of education, training and youth budget allocated
• Focus on development, transfer and/or implementation of innovative practices
• UK National Agency will manage strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships• Organisations apply for funding to
implement joint initiatives and promote exchange of knowledge and experience
• Target group:– organisations active in education, training and
youth committed to systemic change• Available for fields of Higher Education,
VET, schools, adult education and youth
Strategic Partnerships for Vocational Education & Training• Developing and delivering new VET
teaching/training materials and methods• Structured long-term cooperation among
VET organisations with stakeholders• Cross-field cooperation to build bridges
and share knowledge
Strategic Partnerships for Adult Education• Developing, testing and validating of new
curricula, teaching methods or practices• Projects addressing the acquisition of
basic skills and later life learning• Improving the accessibility of learning
opportunities for adults• Cooperation between providers and
local/regional authorities
Stay informed• Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter:
– www.erasmusplus.org.uk/latest-news/subscribe-to-our-newsletter
• Follow us on social media:– Twitter: @erasmusplusUK– Facebook: ww.facebook.com/ukerasmusplus
Questions?
