1. EQAVET Annual Network Meeting
20-21 June 2018
Sofia, Bulgaria
Update on the Erasmus+ call for Proposals
Lara Paoletti
Education, Audiovisual and
Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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2. Erasmus+ Programme
Key Activity 3 - Support for policy reform
includes the activities related to the EQAVET network
NRPs - Beneficiaries designated by the national authorities 2

3. Restricted calls EQAVET NRPs 2016 and 2017
Erasmus+
Restricted calls EQAVET NRPs 2016 and 2017
2016: 1 year grant 1 April 2016 – 31 March 2017
Budget earmarked by country
2017: 2 years grant 1 April March 2019
The maximum EU grant per project is €
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4. Objective Support EQAVET NRPs in implementing the tasks assigned by the EQAVET Recommendation Contributing to further developing quality assurance mechanisms in
These tasks include:
• Keeping a wide range of stakeholders informed about the activities of the framework network;
• Providing active support for the implementation of the work programme of the framework network;
• Taking concrete initiatives to promote further development of the framework in the national context;
• Supporting self-evaluation as a complementary and effective means of quality assurance which allows the measurement of success and the identification of areas for improvement in respect of the implementation of the work programme of the framework network;
• Ensuring that information is disseminated to stakeholders effectively.
1. Complementing the current EQAVET Framework in order to ensure continued relevance to the needs of the policy context by developing an EQAVET+ Framework;
2. Strengthening mutual cooperation among NRPs in order to address implementation – NRPs and the work with VET providers;
3. Deepening the culture of quality assurance of VET – the importance of feedback loops and the review phase of the quality cycle;
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5. Implementation so far Activities in 2016 and 2017
Events, conferences, seminars, information and training sessions organised by the NRP
Events, conferences, seminars, information and training sessions organised by other organisations
Visits, working groups, meetings organised by the NRP
Visits, working groups, meetings organised by other organizations
Studies, surveys, assessments, researches, reports, etc.
Internet and database
Media: press and/or web articles, newsletters, etc.
Promotional material: flyers, leaflets, posters, etc.
Other
Total 64 17 40 29 56 13 44 8
A total of 64 events, including conferences, seminars, information and training sessions were organised by the NRPs, reaching more than participants in the countries concerned by the grant.
Around 40 visits among NRPs, working groups and experts meetings involving relevant stakeholders were organised by the NRPs with a mobilisation of more than 400 people. 9 NRPs conducted pilot activities, questionnaires, developed new instruments and other tools. Almost all NRPs used the grant to reinforce links and cooperation with other NRPs.

6. Information, dissemination and communication
Participants in
Information, dissemination and communication in
Main target groups in 2017
In total participants took part to the events organised by the 19 projects in 2016.
56 studies, surveys, assessments, researches, reports, were produced and disseminated during the contracting period. Many NRPs developed studies and analyses on the VET system, including the preparation of reports and the collection of good practice. These studies and analysis have led to the development of materials useful for the implementation of the EQAVET Recommendation. 12 NRPs developed policy recommendations and briefings, manuals and guidelines for providers and practitioners.
As part of the communication and information strategy, almost all the projects implemented or revised the national website and produced information and promotional material, although only 21% reported them in the list of activities. Several NRPs developed activities to improve visibility and awareness of VET and Quality Assurance.

7. Invitation to apply for a grant 2017 EACEA 36/2016 Final reporting
Projects end date /03/2019
Final report submission /05/2019
Contractual amendments
1 month before the end of the contractual period (28/02/2019)
Request for amendment duly justified and addressed in written to EACEA
Publicity obligations

8. Final reporting
Final report forms available on EACEA website/beneficiary space
Activity report narrative part
Final statement of accounts
Grants equal or lower than EUR : Sampling of supporting documents
Grants of more than EUR : Certification of accounts
Budget item/heading
Sample to be annexed to the Financial Statement
Staff
The three highest consolidated staff costs (i.e. staff member costs) for the whole eligibility period
Subcontracting
The three highest value subcontracts
Travel and subsistence
25% of the highest costs declared under this budget item 8

9. Final reporting Evaluation procedure
Focus on project management, implementation of the work plan, promotion and dissemination, networking
Valorisation of good practices
Follow up
Payment/Recovery within 60 days
Individual feedback on content sent to the beneficiaries
Annual report on outcomes and impact prepared for DG EMPL

10. 2019 Invitation to apply for a grant EACEA 1/2019
E Annual Work Programme under preparation 10

11. Indicative Planning More info will follow
Sending of the invitation to apply November 2018
Application deadline 1/02/2019
Notification of results and
signature of the contracts April 2019
Contractual period /04/2019 -> 31/03/2021
More info will follow 11

13. EACEA – Unit A5 – Erasmus+
School, Vocational Training, Adult Education, Platforms
Lara Paoletti, Project Advisor
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