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Fighting educational inequalities – a comparative analysis
The project EuroPEP conducted a comparative analysis of policy measures against inequality in education in eight European countries. These policies are usually based on the allocation of additional resources to students from disadvantaged groups, which are consistently those most at risk of educational failure. The main finding of the study is that in spite of the seriousness of this Europe-wide problem, policies remain fragmented and locked in national contexts. [More information]
Lifelong Learning Awards 2009
Spread the sign: new web tool for the deaf
Sign language is an absolutely necessary tool for communication between deaf or hard of hearing people. However, against the common belief, sign language is not a universal language and it has been difficult for deaf students to go abroad and study. The new Sign language dictionary developed with the support of the Leonardo da Vinci Programme for the first time gives a visual support to persons concerned on how to express specific terms in other sign languages. [More information]
The Grundtvig programme celebrates European day of intergenerational solidarity
The 1st European day of intergenerational solidarity is an opportunity to recall the primordial role of the inter-generational dimension in the fields of education and training. Youngsters and older people can learn together, exchange experiences and mutually benefit from their respective assets. [More information]
Lingu@net Europa Plus – CILT, the National Centre for Languages – London
Lingu@net Europa Plus provides support and resources for language learning. It helps students understand their strengths and weaknesses and points them toward a specific way to learn. It guides learners in a choice of over 3,700 online learning resources, gives advice on overcoming common problems, and provides motivational tips. [More information]
Religious Diversity and Anti-Discrimination
The Religious Diversity and Anti-Discrimination project developed and managed a new training programme to address diversity and discrimination issues around religion. The programme included subject-specifi c modules on anti-Semitism and discrimination against muslims, and is designed to help enhance adult education in areas where information about religious diversity and discrimination is needed. [More information]
Falck and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Services staff exchange
The project concerns an exchange programme between Falck, a privately owned Danish fire and rescue service, and a local, authority-owned British counterpart, the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SF & RS). On an annual basis, 12 staff trainers are exchanged between the two services (reciprocity) in teams of two at a time. [More information]