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Latvia (2023)

7.1.5.1. VISIBILITY AND ACCESS POLICY

7.1.5.1.1. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the linguistic and intercultural preparation mechanisms

Information on language/intercultural preparation is included in visibility and access policy of schools. Usually this information is provided on different levels for different audiences.
At the beginning of school year, information on the key principles of language / intercultural preparation and setup of learning agreements is usually provided to all first year students during school level events and group lessons dedicated to mobility. Learners and teachers who already have been in mobility share their experience. After the approval of the mobility project the project coordinator prepares information on upcoming mobility, including information on the language courses and / or the Online Language Support tool, and publishes this information on school's website. The project coordinator meets the relevant group of learners in their group lesson and tells about all these issues in detail, including the rules and criteria for selecting mobility participants. Learners who already have been in mobility usually participate in such lessons and share their experience. In-depth information on language/intercultural preparation and setup of learning agreements is also provided during interviews with mobility applicants. There is also direct communication with the mobility project coordinator (personal, via e-mail, phone).
To reach a wider audience e.g., learners' parents, articles /interviews or experience stories are published in social media, the regional/local newspapers/ news portals. Published experience stories usually include mobility learners experience in language/intercultural preparation. Mobile students share their experience using different social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Draugiem.lv).

7.1.5.1.2. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the stay monitoring mechanisms

Information on the key principles of monitoring the stay, assistance / mentoring and integration in the host country is provided by the mobility project coordinator, vocational schools' representative/accompanying person during the first week of mobility, host country mobility coordinator, mentor from host country enterprise. In accordance with the requirements of Erasmus+ programme students are informed during school level events and group lessons dedicated to mobility. After the approval of the mobility project the project coordinator meets the relevant group of learners in their group lesson and tells them about all these issues in detail. In-depth information on these issues is also provided during interviews with mobility applicants. There is also direct communication with the mobility project coordinator (personal, via e-mail, phone).

7.1.5.1.3. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the feedback collection and reintegration mechanisms

Information on the key principles of feedback collection in accordance with the requirements of Erasmus+ programme and information on help for reintegration in the learning process upon returning from mobility is provided to students during school level events and group lessons dedicated to mobility. After the approval of the mobility project the project coordinator meets the relevant group of learners in their group lesson and tells about all these issues in detail. In-depth information on these issues is provided also during interviews with mobility applicants. Project coordinator provides psychological preparation of participants, so that they can be able to assess all mobility phases, take the best of mobility, and share their experience.

7.1.5.1.4. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the mechanisms for affordable and convenient housing, catering and transport

Information on the key principles of provision of convenient and affordable facilities for housing, catering and transport all along the stay process in accordance with the requirements of Erasmus+ programme is provided to students during school level events and group lessons dedicated to mobility. After the approval of the mobility project the project coordinator meets the respective group of learners in their group lesson and tells them about all these issues in detail. In-depth information on these issues is also provided during interviews with mobility applicants.

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IVET level(s) covered in this fiche:
Main schemes for international IVET mobility
OVERVIEW OF THE GENERAL GOVERNANCE OF THE IVET MOBILITY POLICY
OVERALL TARGETS IN IVET MOBILITY POLICY
OVERALL COORDINATION OF IVET MOBILITY POLICY
OVERALL EVALUATION OF THE IVET MOBILITY POLICY
PART 1. INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY FOR IVET
-1.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--1.1.1. MECHANISM(S) TO PROVIDE IVET LEARNERS WITH INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY
--1.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE PROVISION
--1.1.3. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
--1.1.4. DO LEGAL PROVISIONS SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE OBJECTIVE OF PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY IN IVET?
--1.1.5. ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY FOR IVET LEARNERS
--1.1.6. EVALUATION OF THE ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
--1.1.7. PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ON IVET INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY TO COMPANIES AND IVET INSTITUTIONS
-1.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE” THEMATIC AREA
PART 2. ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
-2.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--2.1.1. EXISTENCE OF A POLICY ORIENTATION TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY OF IVET LEARNERS
---2.1.1.1. INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY EXPERIENCES IN THE CURRICULA OF IVET PROGRAMMES
---2.1.1.2. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL OBSTACLES
--2.1.2. MEASURES TO FACILITATE LEARNING MOBILITY IN IVET
---2.1.2.1. MEASURES TO SMOOTH THE DELIVERY OF VISAS AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO IVET LEARNERS FROM THIRD COUNTRIES
---2.1.2.2. MEASURES TO REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS THAT MAY HINDER THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OF INCOMING OR OUTGOING IVET LEARNERS
---2.1.2.3. MEASURES TO REMOVE THE LEGAL OBSTACLES TO THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OF INCOMING OR OUTGOING MINOR IVET LEARNERS
---2.1.2.4. SOCIAL AND LABOUR PROTECTION OF APPRENTICES AND IVET STUDENTS INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY
--2.1.3. COORDINATION AND EVALUATION
---2.1.3.1. COORDINATION OF THE MEASURES TARGETED AT REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL OBSTACLES
---2.1.3.2. EVALUATION OF THE MEASURES TARGETED AT REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL OBSTACLES
-2.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES” THEMATIC AREA
PART 3. RECOGNITION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
-3.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--3.1.1. GENERAL APPROACH TO THE RECOGNITION OF LEARNING ACQUIRED ABROAD BY IVET LEARNERS
---3.1.1.1. REGULATION BY LAW OR CASE BY CASE TREATMENT?
---3.1.1.2. EASE OF ACCESS TO RECOGNITION OF LEARNING ACQUIRED ABROAD BY IVET LEARNERS
--3.1.2. POLICY TARGETS IN THEMATIC AREA OF RECOGNITION
--3.1.3. SCOPE OF RECOGNITION
--3.1.4. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE RECOGNITION APPROACH
--3.1.5. TIME LIMIT FOR THE RECOGNITION PROCESS
--3.1.6. VISIBILITY OF CONTACT POINTS FOR INFORMATION ON RECOGNITION
---3.1.6.1. ACTIONS TO ESTABLISH, OR MAKE MORE VISIBLE, CONTACT POINTS FOR INFORMATION ON RECOGNITION
---3.1.6.2. EVALUATION OF THE VISIBILITY POLICY
--3.1.7. USE OF EU TOOLS FOR VISIBILITY, TRANSFER AND RECOGNITION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
--3.1.8. EVALUATION OF THE RECOGNITION POLICY, MECHANISMS AND PRACTICES
-3.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “RECOGNITION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES” THEMATIC AREA
PART 4. PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING
-4.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--4.1.1. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING
--4.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF POLICY ACTIONS
--4.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS
---4.1.3.1. ACTIONS TO SUPPORT COMPANIES AND IVET PROVIDERS IN THE CREATION OF MOBILITY PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS
---4.1.3.2. EVALUATION OF THE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS
--4.1.4. FUNDING AND OTHER SUPPORT
---4.1.4.1. SUPPORT TO LEARNERS
----4.1.4.1.1. ACTIONS TO FUND THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OF IVET LEARNERS
----4.1.4.1.2. EVALUATION OF THE ACTIONS TO PROVIDE IVET LEARNERS WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
---4.1.4.2. SUPPORT TO STAKEHOLDERS AND STAFF
----4.1.4.2.1. ACTIONS TO PROVIDE COMPANIES, INSTITUTIONS AND STAFF WITH SUPPORT FOR ORGANISING MOBILITY PROJECTS
----4.1.4.2.2. EVALUATION OF THE SUPPORT TO ORGANISING MOBILITY PROJECTS
-4.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING” THEMATIC AREA
PART 5. MOTIVATION TO PARTICIPATE IN TRANSNATIONAL LEARNING MOBILITY ACTIVITIES
-5.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--5.1.1. ACTIONS FOR RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ADDED VALUE OF MOBILITY AND/OR FOSTERING A MOBILITY CULTURE
--5.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE AWARENESS RAISING AND MOBILITY CULTURE ACTIONS
--5.1.3. EVALUATION OF THE AWARENESS RAISING AND MOBILITY CULTURE ACTIONS
--5.1.4. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF MOTIVATION
-5.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “MOTIVATION” THEMATIC AREA
PART 6. PREPARATION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING MOBILITY
-6.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--6.1.1. MOBILITY PREPARATION FROM THE EARLY STAGES OF EDUCATION
--6.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE PREPARATION ACTIONS
--6.1.3. EVALUATION OF THE PREPARATION ACTIONS
--6.1.4. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF PREPARATION
--6.1.5. HOW ARE LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) INVOLVED IN MAKING THE PREPARATION POLICY EFFECTIVE?
---6.1.5.1. VISIBILITY AND ACCESS POLICY
----6.1.5.1.1. Making the Preparation mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the linguistic and intercultural preparation mechanisms
----6.1.5.1.2. Making the Preparation mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the digital preparation mechanisms
----6.1.5.1.3. Making the Preparation mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the actions for the internationalisation of the IVET curriculum
---6.1.5.2. LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) SURVEYS
----6.1.5.2.1. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the linguistic and intercultural preparation mechanisms
----6.1.5.2.2. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the digital preparation
----6.1.5.2.3. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the internationalisation actions
---6.1.5.3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF USE
----6.1.5.3.1. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for linguistic and intercultural preparation
----6.1.5.3.2. Assessment of the extent of use of the digital preparation mechanisms
----6.1.5.3.3. Assessment of the extent of use of the internationalisation actions
---6.1.5.4. OTHER
-6.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “PREPARATION” THEMATIC AREA
PART 7. QUALITY OF LEARNING MOBILITY
-7.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--7.1.1. ENSURING THE QUALITY OF MOBILITY EXPERIENCES
--7.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE QUALITY-RELATED ACTIONS
--7.1.3. EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY-RELATED ACTIONS
--7.1.4. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF QUALITY
--7.1.5. HOW ARE LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) INVOLVED IN MAKING THE QUALITY POLICY EFFECTIVE?
---7.1.5.1. VISIBILITY AND ACCESS POLICY
----7.1.5.1.1. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the linguistic and intercultural preparation mechanisms
----7.1.5.1.2. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the stay monitoring mechanisms
----7.1.5.1.3. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the feedback collection and reintegration mechanisms
----7.1.5.1.4. Making the Quality mechanisms visible and accessible: case of the mechanisms for affordable and convenient housing, catering and transport
---7.1.5.2. LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) SURVEYS
----7.1.5.2.1. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the linguistic and intercultural preparation mechanisms
----7.1.5.2.2. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the stay monitoring mechanisms
----7.1.5.2.3. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the feedback and reintegration mechanisms
----7.1.5.2.4. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the mechanisms for affordable and convenient housing, catering and transport
---7.1.5.3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF USE
----7.1.5.3.1. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for linguistic and intercultural preparation
----7.1.5.3.2. Assessment of the extent of use of the stay monitoring mechanisms
----7.1.5.3.3. Assessment of the extent of use of the feedback and reintegration mechanisms
----7.1.5.3.4. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for affordable and convenient housing, catering and transport
---7.1.5.4. OTHER
-7.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “QUALITY” THEMATIC AREA
PART 8. PORTABILITY OF GRANTS AND LOANS
-8.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--8.1.1. GRANTS AND LOANS AVAILABLE TO IVET LEARNERS FOR USE WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY
---8.1.1.1. TYPES
---8.1.1.2. PURPOSES
---8.1.1.3. FUNDING BODIES
---8.1.1.4. ACCESS CONDITIONS AND ALLOCATION PRINCIPLES
---8.1.1.5. PORTABILITY
--8.1.2. PORTABILITY POLICY
--8.1.3. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE PORTABILITY MECHANISMS
--8.1.4. EVALUATION OF THE PORTABILITY MECHANISMS
--8.1.5. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF PORTABILITY
--8.1.6. HOW ARE LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) INVOLVED IN MAKING THE PORTABILITY POLICY EFFECTIVE?
---8.1.6.1. Making the portability mechanisms visible and accessible
---8.1.6.2. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the portability mechanisms
---8.1.6.3. Assessment of the extent of use of the portability mechanisms
---8.1.6.4. OTHER
-8.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “PORTABILITY” THEMATIC AREA
PART 9. TAKING ON BOARD DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS
-9.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--9.1.1. DIFFERENTIATED ACTIONS TO PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS WITH SUPPORT TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS
--9.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE SUPPORT MEASURES FOR DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS
--9.1.3. EVALUATION OF THE SUPPORT MEASURES FOR DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS
--9.1.4. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS
--9.1.5. HOW ARE LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) INVOLVED IN MAKING EFFECTIVE THE SUPPORT POLICY FOR DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS?
---9.1.5.1. VISIBILITY AND ACCESS POLICY
----9.1.5.1.1. Making the mechanisms for disadvantaged learners visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of Information and guidance
----9.1.5.1.2. Making the mechanisms for disadvantaged learners visible and accessible: case of the funding actions
----9.1.5.1.3. Making the mechanisms for disadvantaged learners visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of motivation
----9.1.5.1.4. Making the mechanisms for disadvantaged learners visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of preparation
----9.1.5.1.5. Making the mechanisms for disadvantaged learners visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of using multipliers
---9.1.5.2. LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) SURVEYS
----9.1.5.2.1. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of Information and guidance
----9.1.5.2.2. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the funding actions
----9.1.5.2.3. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of motivation
----9.1.5.2.4. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of preparation
----9.1.5.2.5. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of using multipliers
---9.1.5.3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF USE
----9.1.5.3.1. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for information and guidance
----9.1.5.3.2. Assessment of the extent of use of the funding mechanisms
----9.1.5.3.3. Assessment of the extent of use of the motivation-related mechanisms
----9.1.5.3.4. Assessment of the extent of use of the preparation mechanisms
----9.1.5.3.5. Assessment of the extent of use of the actions in terms of using multipliers
---9.1.5.4. OTHER
-9.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS” THEMATIC AREA
PART 10. MAKING USE OF MULTIPLIERS
-10.1. DESCRIPTION OF COUNTRY STRUCTURES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS
--10.1.1. ACTIONS IN TERMS OF ENCOURAGING THE USE OF MULTIPLIERS AND STAFF COMMITMENT TO LEARNING MOBILITY
--10.1.2. COUNTRYWIDE COORDINATION OF THE MULTIPLIER POLICY
--10.1.3. EVALUATION OF THE MULTIPLIER POLICY
--10.1.4. POLICY TARGETS IN THE THEMATIC AREA OF USING MULTIPLIERS
--10.1.5. HOW ARE LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) INVOLVED IN MAKING EFFECTIVE THE MULTIPLIER POLICY?
---10.1.5.1. VISIBILITY AND ACCESS POLICY
----10.1.5.1.1. Making the Multiplier policy visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of using multipliers
----10.1.5.1.2. Making the Multiplier policy visible and accessible: case of the actions targeted at recognising and valuing staff commitment to learning mobility
----10.1.5.1.3. Making the Multiplier policy visible and accessible: case of the actions in terms of mainstreaming mobility in the training of heads and staff of VET institutions
---10.1.5.2. LEARNERS (AND STAKEHOLDERS) SURVEYS
----10.1.5.2.1. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of using multipliers
----10.1.5.2.2. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of recognising and valuing staff commitment to learning mobility
----10.1.5.2.3. Learners (and stakeholders) surveys on the actions in terms of mainstreaming mobility in the training of heads and staff of VET institutions
---10.1.5.3. ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF USE
----10.1.5.3.1. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms employing multipliers
----10.1.5.3.2. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for recognising and valuing staff commitment to learning mobility
----10.1.5.3.3. Assessment of the extent of use of the mechanisms for mainstreaming mobility in the training of heads and staff of VET institutions
---10.1.5.4. OTHER
-10.2. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY SITUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CRITERIA OF THE INDICATOR FOR THE “MULTIPLIERS” THEMATIC AREA
PART 11. SYNTHESIS - POLICY SUGGESTIONS