This publication deepens the understanding of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training with regard to how the objectives of excellence and inclusion interact in policies related to vocational education and training (VET). As the third strand in a long-term research project, the report aims to better understand the future of vocational education, training and learning in Europe. It provides a comprehensive historical overview of how policy documents across Europe have reflected and/or combined excellence and inclusion.
The study covers 30 countries: the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Findings show a growing emphasis on both excellence and inclusion in national policies over the past 25 years, even if these exact terms are not always used. With the emerging concept of ‘inclusive excellence’ gaining traction in the EU and international education discourse, national policies – reflecting political, economic and social priorities and principles – must be implemented in ways that ensure all learners, regardless of ability, can thrive and succeed
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Cedefop. (2025). VET excellence and inclusion for 21st century: mapping national VET objectives and priorities. Cedefop research paper. Publications Office of the European Union. DOI: 10.2801/4202080 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/5615
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VET excellence and inclusion for 21st century: mapping national VET objectives and priorities
