European Inventory 2010

European Inventory on Validation: 2010 Update

The overall situation as regards validation of non-formal and informal learning in Europe in 2010 is presented in the following synthesis report.

Country studies

The 2010 update of the European Inventory covers developments in 32 countries:

List of countries covered by the European inventory

Austria

Greece

Norway

Belgium
- Vlaandern
- Wallonie

Hungary

Poland

Bulgaria

Iceland

Portugal

Cyprus

Liechtenstein

Romania

Czech Republic

Lithuania

Slovakia

Denmark

Luxembourg

Slovenia

Estonia

Ireland

Spain

Finland

Italy

Sweden

France

Latvia

Netherlands

Germany

Malta

United Kingdom
- England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Scotland

Turkey

Croatia

 

The 32 countries are described in 34 reports. Belgium is covered by separate reports for Flandern and Wallonia; UK by separate reports for England/Wales/Northern Ireland and Scotland. For the 2010 update of the inventory, the scope of the country reports have widened considerably compared to previous versions. The aim has been to look at validation from different angles and a common thematic structure is used throughout the 34 reports. This structure mirrors the focus of the European Guidelines on validation.

The case studies

A total of 10 case studies have been prepared for the 2010 update of the inventory. These studies aim to go more in depth on particular solutions chosen in countries, sectors or enterprises. The increased detail provided by these studies is helpful for validation practitioners in different countries as they provide evidence of concrete solutions to concrete challenges. While not always directly transferable, the case studies will be able to inform and inspire future developments. The following case studies are available:

Thematic studies

4 thematic studies have been developed for the 201 version of the Inventory. These thematic studies address issue to consider of particular importance for the time being, notably

In addition to this Cedefop is currently carrying out an extensive study on validation in enterprises. Material from this study will be made available during 2011 and added to the Inventory.