LLL Platform: Turning commitment to Inclusive Education into Reality Brussels, 11 October 2016

National Programme of SK PRES Was adopted by the Slovak Government on 30 June 2016 Overarching goals of SK PRES Bring new and fresh energy to the EU Strengthen the EU Reinforce citizens´ trust in the EU ...to be achieved by bringing POSITIVE AGENDA SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

FOSTERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT The motto of SK PRES in the field of education, science, research, sport and youth: FOSTERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT The story of a Russian migrant Anastasiya Kuzmina - Olympic Gold for Slovakia In line with the overarching goal of the Slovak Presidency to bring fresh energy to the Union by focusing on positive agenda, the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport has chosen a positive agenda under the horizontal motto: Fostering and development of talent.

...because we believe that fostering and developing talent

Key topics in the field of EDUCATION: Developing the New Skills Agenda for Europe – EDUC meetings Promoting transparency and understanding of qualifications (EQF) Addressing the skills gap - development of more relevant skills (Skills Guarantee) Fostering and Development of Talent Modernisation of Higher Education Digital Skills October 2016

SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education) High-level Group on Education and Training Policies: 9 - 10 June, Bratislava - Key Competences + New Skills Agenda for Europe   Flagship Conference on Fostering and Development of Talent: 12 - 13 September, Bratislava   http://www.talents2016.eu/en/conference-on-the-fostering-and-development-of-talent/ October 2016

SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education) DG Higher Education: 17 - 18 October, Bratislava - Role of HEIs in regions and communities: HEIs as centers of regional development and innovation; Societal change, social inclusion, social competences Entrepreneurial skills – towards an entrepreneurial university - Agenda for Modernisation of Higher Education DG VET Conference: "Apprenticeship: Better training - Higher skills - Great opportunities" 19 - 20 October, Bratislava - DG VET plenary session: New Skills Agenda fro Europe Adult Skills – Skills Guarantee Role of VET in integration of migrants - Conference: Implementation of Member States' commitments under the European Alliance for Apprenticeships Strengthening education-business partnerships in apprenticeships and work-based learning Excellence in VET October 2016

SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education) DG Schools: 13 - 14 December, Bratislava - Effective policy making and use of resources in education Attractiveness of teaching profession Quality education Inclusive education: inclusion of pupils and students at all levels of education system - Transversal skills PISA results   Bologna Follow up Group (BFUG): 8 - 9 December, Bratislava - Further progress of the Bologna process Reforms and strengthening of cooperation in HE Developing EHEA October 2016

SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education) Education Committee:   Education Committee: 14 - 15 July, Bratislava, 6 September, 16 September, 23 September, 29 September 10 October, 19 October, 31 October 3 November, 2 December Skills Agenda – Council Resolution (Skills Guarantee, EQF): „Draft Council Resolution on A New Skills Agenda for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe“ Radicalization – Council Conclusions October 2016

Idea of increasing adults´ skills; process vs. initiative „Draft Council Resolution on A New Skills Agenda for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe“ Idea of increasing adults´ skills; process vs. initiative Skills assessment → tailor – made offer Guidance & other support services Tripartite nature (public – employers – trade unions) Prevention of radicalization – Draft Council Conclusions To address diversity, common values of freedom Promote tolerance and non-discrimination, inter-cultural dialogue Cross –sectoral approach, a sense of belonging   October 2016

(Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion - IMEX) SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion - IMEX)   Proposal for Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the conditions of entry and residence of third – country nationals for the purposes of highly skilled employment presentation by the Commission (DG EAC, DG EMPL) on the recognition of qualifications (on-going work, best practices regarding recognition of qualifications and skills validation) October 2016

for your attention! ildiko.pathoova@minedu.sk October 2016