This section proposes a selection of inspiring examples, including:

These examples were selected as part of the Cedefop study ‘Leaving education early: putting vocational education and training (VET) centre stage’. Would you like to know more about the methodology used to select the examples and the countries covered? Go to About >

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  • Publikationen
    A practical guide for implementing the Council Recommendation on ensuring school success for all

    This report from the European Commission’s Working Group on Schools, Sub-group on Pathways to School Success is a practical guide for ensuring school success, aiming to reduce underachievement, prevent early school leaving, and promote inclusion and well-being. It emphasises a whole-school approach, early detection of at-risk students, holistic assessments, and professional development. 

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    European Expert Network on Economics of Education (EENEE) analytical report

    This report aims to highlight the contribution of blended learning to social inclusion through flexible educational pathways as part of a whole-school approach. Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with digital and online methods, offering a range of benefits such as improved student performance, increased engagement, and support for diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN).

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    Empresas que Inspiran

    Empresas que Inspiran is an innovative platform designed to bridge the gap between education and the professional world in Spain, specifically in Madrid and Catalonia, fostering meaningful connections and inspiring students to explore future career paths. By facilitating tailored "matches" between companies and schools, it provides students with opportunities to engage directly with professional environments, contributing to the prevention of early leaving.

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    Report advocating for ending violence in and through education

    The book addresses the critical issue of violence in educational settings. It highlights the prevalence and various forms of violence, including physical, sexual, psychological abuse, bullying, and neglect, and their impact on learners and educators.

  • Publikationen
    Replacing the Council Recommendation of 28 June 2011 on policies to reduce early school leaving

    This Council Recommendation aims to provide a framework which serves as a reference tool for national, regional and local policy makers and practitioners in education and training which can inspire a systemic policy response to ensure better educational outcomes for all learners. 

  • Publikationen
    Report pointing towards a differentiated, holistic, and systemic approach in Europe

    This review is based on an analysis of EU Commission and Council documents on early school leaving (ESL) and social inclusion, a dialogue and ongoing consultation process with the 10 municipalities engaged in the Urbact - PREVENT project and it interrogates international research relevant to this area. 

  • Publikationen
    2024 edition of the annual comparative report

    This report focuses on learning for sustainability, highlighting progress and gaps in teaching relevant competences for achieving the European Green Deal.

  • Publikationen
    Transnational research and needs assessment report based on the Odisseu Project

    The basis of this research is the Erasmus+ ODISSEU project, which develops online gaming and digital tools to integrate asylum seekers and raise awareness about the refugee crisis in Europe through intercultural education and civic engagement. 

  • Publikationen
    Transnational impact assessment report

    The Erasmus+ ODISSEU project develops online gaming and digital tools to integrate asylum seekers and raise awareness about the refugee crisis in Europe through intercultural education and civic engagement.

  • Publikationen
    Review of 50 years supporting students with intellectual disabilities and special educational needs in Sweden

    Sweden's education system has seen a shift towards more segregated support for students with intellectual disabilities since the mid-1990s, despite its reputation for inclusivity. The study reveals that inclusive approaches were more common before the 1990s but have since given way to more specialised solutions.

  • Publikationen
    Linking teaching practices in Swedish schools to students’ achievements and mental health complaints

    This research on teaching practices in Swedish schools reveals varying effects of teaching practices on students' academic success and mental well-being. The paper reviews the effects of three different teaching styles, teacher-centred, student-centred, and student-dominated.

  • Publikationen
    Framework defining digital competencies of principals and assisting them to develop digitally mature schools

    The Framework for the Digital Competence of School Principals was developed as part of Croatia’s “e-Schools” project to define the digital competences necessary for school principals to foster digitally mature schools.

  • Publikationen
    Comparing young peoples’ and educators’ perspectives on five categories of risk

    This study reveals the different perspectives of young people and educators on the key risk factors for early school leaving (ESL). While educators tend to focus on structural issues and personal challenges, young people emphasise the importance of social relationships and school environment. 

  • Publikationen
    Overview of different theoretical concepts underpinning research on ESL

    Early School Leaving (ESL) remains a significant concern in Europe, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, society, and the economy. A conceptual framework has been developed to research the risks associated with ESL, combining ecological systems theory and the concept of educational "binds" of poverty.

  • Publikationen
    EC guidelines for school leaders, teachers, and educators

    The European Commission has developed guidelines for school leaders, teachers, and educators to address wellbeing at school, which are based on a whole-school approach. 

  • Publikationen
    EC guidelines for education policymakers

    The European Commission has developed concrete, hands-on guidelines for education policymakers to address wellbeing and mental health at school, emphasising the importance of a whole-system, whole-school approach (WSA) to wellbeing and mental health. 

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