Bernhard Chabera Brussels, 1 June 2010 Approaches and progress towards the implementation of LLL strategies and policies in the Member States

Lifelong learning: where do we stand? Progress: Awareness among policy-makers and stakeholders on value of lifelong learning Emphasis on connections and pathways between different levels and forms of learning Learning outcomes orientation, qualifications frameworks Recognition of prior learning, validation of non-formal and informal learning Lifelong guidance Source: 2010 Draft Joint Progress Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the work programme Education and Training 2010

LLL strategies: where do we stand? A number of countries have overarching strategies with a document that is relevant for policy making and associated to a budget, agreed with stakeholders (CZ, DK, EE, FI, LT, SI, UK-Scotland) Some have a document with a strong sectoral focus (LT, LV, SK) or which lacks relevance in policy making A number have policies and sectoral strategies covering all areas, without being based on a single strategy document (BE nl, ES, FR, IE, IS, LU, NL, NO, PT, SE, UK-England) Source: Analysis of implementation Annex to Draft Joint Progress Report 2010

LLL strategies: where do we stand? Persisting Challenges: Agreed strategies that cover all levels of education and training + formal/non-formal/informal learning Effective stakeholder coordination/involvement Coherent financing arrangements Involvement of regional and local level actors Linking the worlds of eduation and work, youth, social affairs etc. Measures to enhance equity in participation and outcomes

ET2020: Focus on Implementation of LLL strategies / policies Promote transnational policy learning and awareness raising of LLL; networks for knowledge transfer Highlight crucial role of regional and local actors Support national policy-makers and stakeholders by: - analysing critical factors that facilitate/hinder successful realisation of a strategic and overarching approach to LLL - identifying examples of good practice at national/regional/local level

Draft report on critical factors for LLL implementation 6 critical factors identified and discussed in peer learning seminar: 1) Tackling the interests of relevant stakeholders broad array of interests; cooperation, consensus building, partnerships; example: regional partnerships in the NL 2) Attracting (disadvantaged) people towards learning activities focus on external and internal factors (attitudes, habits, social contexts); how to reach people? Examples from IE and SI: address whole community/ family 3) Developing LLL infrastructure and institutional capacity sharing of infrastructure (example: CZ VET schools), ICT and online learning for certain groups; instiutions and staff need to adapt to LLL requirements (staff training, new teaching methods, etc) – example from a University in AT

Implementation of LLL strategies/ policies - focus on: Critical factors 4) Implementing adequate financing mechanisms greater efficiency; appropriate mixture between public, private and individual contributions; assure that most disadvantaged benefit from funding 5) Promoting adapted design of learning activities according to target groups pedagogy, learning context and content; meet learners’ expectations; role of teachers and trainers 6) Feedback loops and policy memory for continuing improvement complexity of LLL implementation, keep commitment and common understanding of LLL alive; mainstreaming of e.g. locally developed solutions; build on understanding on the « ground »;

ET2020: Focus on Implementation of LLL strategies / policies Next steps: Analysis of results of peer learning seminar Critical factors report to be published in autumn 2010 BE presidency conference on E&T and social inclusion in Sept. 2010, Ghent