Resources

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 >

Type
Country
EU Member States
Other
Beneficiaries
Education level and sector
Level of implementation / Scope
Stage of implementation
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  • Good practice
    RecoVET
    Recognition of Good VET practice for refugees

    The project aims to enhance the quality of VET by developing a comprehensive European handbook, toolbox and online course. These resources are designed to train VET quality assessors, evaluators and inspectors. The primary objective is to equip these professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to create an inclusive environment that facilitates the integration of people with migrant origin in VET schools. 

    Austria
    Germany
    Italy
    Spain
  • Good practice
    Completion and Dropout Pathways in Intensive Dual VET: An Empirical Approach and Recommendations (CDPVET)
    Itinerarios de Finalización y Abandono en la FP Dual Intensiva: Aproximación Empírica y Recomendaciones (IFAFPDI)

    This project investigates why students complete or drop out of Intensive Dual Vocational Education and Training programmes in Spain. By combining empirical research and participatory methods, it aims to generate evidence-based recommendations to reduce dropout rates and promote educational success and equity in vocational training. 

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Second chance schools as socio-educational organisations
    Characterisation, offering, functions and mission

    The article examines the characteristics and processes of the second chance schools, their educational, labour, and social functions, and their mission and institutional identity.

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Second chance schools and their impact on youth
    Analysis of the profile of youth in second chance programmes and their impact on educational and labour transitions

    The article analyses the profile of youth participating in second chance programmes in Spain.

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Organisational analysis of accredited second chance schools
    Insights into structure and effectiveness

    The article explores the organisational dimensions of accredited second chance schools in Spain, emphasising their flexibility due to the absence of specific regulations. 

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Personal, vocational and occupational guidance in second chance schools
    A comprehensive approach to support early leavers

    The article emphasises the critical role of personalised, vocational, and professional guidance in second-chance schools.

    Spain
  • Good practice
    HUMAN project
    Digital Hate Interrupter Activism to combat structural racism promoting inter-community cooperation through digital technologies

    HUMAN invests in professional education to empower young people to use online digital technologies to understand, prevent and combat racism. It equips educators with competences and tools to support youth in combatting structural racism and to become Digital Hate Interrupter Activists. HUMAN supports multisector and intercommunity collaboration and co-creation in view of promoting Human Rights and respect for diversity. In doing so, HUMAN contributes to safe, inclusive and participatory learning environments.

    Belgium
    Cyprus
    Greece
    Italy
    Portugal
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
  • Tools
    Inspiring Companies
    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.

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Parental involvement for early school leaving prevention
    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. 

    Belgium
    Bulgaria
    Czechia
    Estonia
    France
    Germany
    Italy
    Netherlands
    Spain
    Sweden
  • Publikacje
    A conceptual framework for researching the risks to early leaving
    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.

    Spain
    United Kingdom
  • Publikacje
    Spanish validation of the Vocational Engagement Instrument in Vocational Training
    Validación española del Instrumento de Vinculación Estudiantil en Formación Profesional

    The concept of student engagement plays a crucial role in understanding the risk factors leading to dropout, particularly among vulnerable students.

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Reasons for dropping out of intermediate vocational education and training in Spain
    Exploring the influence of sociodemographic characteristics and academic background for early leaving of VET

    This article explores the main reasons for dropping out of Spanish Intermediate Vocational Education. It links the prevalence of early leaving of VET to personal, family and financial sociodemographic characteristics, as well as academic background. 

    Spain
  • Publikacje
    Toolkit for assessing social and emotional skills at school
    'Learning to be' project

    “Learning to Be: Development of Practices and Methodologies for Assessing Social, Emotional and Health Skills within Education Systems” is an experimental project that brings together education authorities, teaching practitioners and researchers from 7 European countries: Finland, Italy Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain.

    Finland
    Italy
    Latvia
    Lithuania
    Portugal
    Slovenia
    Spain
  • Good practice
    MAKE IT HAPPEN Project and Catalogue of Inspiring Practices on Inclusive Mobilities

    A catalogue with 10 inspiring practices carried out by organisations from countries across the EU that are involved in learning mobility experiences with people with disabilities, in line with MAKE IT HAPPEN (MiH) project aims.

    Finland
    Germany
    Italy
    Lithuania
    Portugal
    Spain
  • Good practice
    Learning Through Game Playing (LTG) – Habilitas!

    Learners with special educational needs (SEN) or learning difficulties/disabilities are integrated into the labour market by building the right set of skills needed for the elderly care sector.

    Greece
    Poland
    Portugal
    Spain
    United Kingdom
  • Good practice
    Co-created Education through Social Inclusion (COSI.ed)

    Co-created Education through Social Inclusion (COSI.ed) is an international project with the main objective of developing a socio-educational model for working effectively with young people at risk of social exclusion, particularly early leavers from education and training or those at risk of leaving education early.

    Denmark
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Spain
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