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1 1 Policy Policy Context of the Call Education & Training

2 2 Erasmus+ Social Inclusion INFODAY Renato Girelli European Commission 16 April2018

3 3 What I want is for Europe Michela to t have a social triple-a rating: that is just as important as an economic and financial triple-a rating. October 2014 Jean Claude Junker years-on-social-europe_en_0.pdf

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5 5 Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture Sets the vision of a European Education Area Good quality and inclusive education from childhood on lays the groundwork for social cohesion, social mobility and an equitable society. Education forms the basis for active citizenship, plays a pivotal role for people to experience what it means to be "European". It helps maintaining our cultural community, our common values and identity

6 6 Social Summit for Fair Growth and Jobs Gothenburg, 17th November

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8 8 EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS Equal opportunities and access to the labour market 1. Education, training and life-long learning : Everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market.

9 9 European Council 14 th December

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11 The May package of initiatives comprises: - a Communication on 'Building a Stronger Europe: the role of youth, education and culture policies' - a Youth Strategy ( ) to empower Europe s youth and give them a stronger voice - a New Agenda for Culture which will be instrumental in increasing awareness of Europe s common identity and heritage - a proposal for a Council Recommendation on Early Childhood Education and Care Systems 11

12 12 In includes also two proposals towards a European Education Area: - a Council Recommendations on the Automatic Mutual Recognition of Diplomas and Learning Periods Abroad - a Council Recommendations on improving the Teaching and Learning of Languages.

13 13 Our instruments The European semester The Policy dialogue The EU programmes (Erasmus+)

14 14 The European Semester As of 2010, the European Semester enables the EU member countries to coordinate their economic policies and address the challenges facing the EU. Among the goals we have: structural reforms to create more jobs and sustainable growth boosting investment.

15 15 Europe 2020 strategy % at risk of poverty and exclusion 2020: decrease by ~ 1.7 points 10.7 % early school leavers 39.1% Higher Education attainment 10% early school leavers 40% Higher Education attainment

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20 20 Specific objectives of the current call acquisition of social and civic competences, knowledge, understanding and ownership of common values and fundamental rights, promoting inclusive education in particular for disadvantaged learners, enhancing critical thinking and media literacy among learners, parents and educational staff,

21 21 Specific objectives of the current call supporting the inclusion of newly arrived migrants in good quality education, fostering digital skills and competences of digitally excluded groups promoting European values, cultural heritage and heritage-related skills,

22 22 What we expect from projects Better knowledge and good practices and a wide dissemination. Innovative approaches, implemented and assessed. Educational staff and managers aware and willing to practice inclusive educational approaches. New or updated mechanisms and services to support learning providers in implementing inclusive education approaches.

23 23 Thank you! Q & A EACEA-Policy-Support@ec.europa.eu

3 of Policy. Linking your Erasmus+ Schools project to national and European Policy

3 of Policy. Linking your Erasmus+ Schools project to national and European Policy 1 2 3 of Policy Linking your Erasmus+ Schools project to national and European Policy 1 2 what is policy? Policy is the set of values and objectives that guide the work of organisations or bodies. This