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European (EU) and UK objectives and priorities for VET Tom Leney International Research and Strategy QCA LeneyTO@qca.org.uk Turkey Videoconference May 2006

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EU CONTEXT The Lisbon goal – Europe’s model for innovation: economic and social aims Education and training 2010: emphasis on lifelong learning policies & implementation Copenhagen and Maastricht bring in specific developments for VET Bologna process develops alongside Turkey Videoconference May 2006

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 LIFELONG LEARNING Education and training: Voluntary cooperation, with a clear, new methodology Goal - by 2008: lifelong learning policies well formulated Goal - by 2010: priority indicators achieved Key aspects for VET: Quality - Access - Opening up systems

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 THE EU PRIORITY INDICATORS for lifelong learning Which are the agreed priorities? What progress? Reducing numbers of 15 yr olds with low basic skills Reducing the numbers of early school leavers Raising the percentage of young people with at least upper secondary education Increasing university graduate numbers in maths, science, technology; address gender imbalance Increase adult participation in E&T Raise levels of investment in human resources

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 PRIORITIES AND ACTIONS FOR VET – ACCENT ON IMPLEMENTATION Use of common instruments Sector initiatives Increased spending Use of structural funds Target low skilled Learning partnerships and environments Teachers and trainers EU qualifications system (EQF) EU credit transfer system (ECVET) Teachers and trainers EU data on VET Source: Maastricht Communiqué – national and EU actions

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 EMPHASIS ON REFORMS FOR VET Initial VET: innovation Quality Attractiveness Labour market links HE links No dead ends Continuing training: ACCESS Teachers and trainers Investment Source: The Maastricht Study

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 INNOVATION STRATEGIES IN EUROPE Ensuring highly skilled VET professionals Special attention to key competences, ICT literacy and learning partnerships Innovation in competence-based VET teaching and learning Synergy should be established between VET policies and employment / economic / social policies at national level Emphasis on concrete action at decentralised level and by the social partners Innovation agreements and tripartite commitment to foster investment in human capital

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 UK – POLICY PRIORITIES The National Skills Strategy: Linked policies to Develop more and better training access intended to increase productivity and competitiveness Tackle the basic skills deficit (8 million people?) Raise the role of employers in identifying skills needs and developing qualifications Increase higher education take-up Improve upper-secondary participation and reduce early drop out – improving initial VET has a key role

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 UK – SOME KEY INITIATIVES Include 25 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) to cover most industries, each developing a sector qualifications strategy Improved school-based vocational qualifications – 14 diplomas by 2010, at 3 levels Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVES) and improved focus on meeting local labour market and learner needs From National Qualifications Framework to ‘unit based qualification framework underpinned by a system of credit’ Continue with the basic skills strategy Local and regional learning partnerships

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Turkey Videoconference May 2006 FURTHER INFORMATION http://www.refernet.org.uk/documents/Achieving_the_Lisbon_goal.pdf (The Maastricht Study) http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/policies/2010/doc/report06staff.pdf (2006 Interim Report on the implementation of the 2010 E&T work programme) http://www.refernet.org.uk (UK ReferNet) http:// www.inca.org.uk (INCA) http://www.qca.org.uk (QCA)