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 >

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Level of implementation / Scope
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  • Tools
    Inclusive Learner Engagement for VET institutions Toolkit
    The Inclusive Engagement of Underrepresented Students in Vocational Education & Training (InclusiVET) project

    The main objective of the InclusiVET project is to contribute to more inclusive and learner-centred environments in Vocational Education & Training (VET) systems across Europe, by creating interventions aimed at increasing underrepresented learners’ engagement in the governance, quality, and life of their schools.

    Belgium
    France
    Hungary
    Malta
    Poland
    Slovenia
  • Objave
    Teaching basic skills: Citizenship
    New EC teaching guide for citizenship

    The European Education and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission has published a new set of thematic guides for teaching basic skills. These guides support the European Commission’s Basic Skills Action Plan, and aim to boost teaching and learning, support educators and enable supportive environments.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    Teaching basic skills: Digital skills
    New EC teaching guide for digital skills

    The European Education and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission has published a new set of thematic guides for teaching basic skills. These guides support the European Commission’s Basic Skills Action Plan, and aim to boost teaching and learning, support educators and enable supportive environments.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    Teaching basic skills: Science
    New EC teaching guide for science

    The European Education and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission has published a new set of thematic guides for teaching basic skills. These guides support the European Commission’s Basic Skills Action Plan, and aim to boost teaching and learning, support educators and enable supportive environments.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    Teaching basic skills: Mathematics
    New EC teaching guide for mathematics

    The European Education and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission has published a new set of thematic guides for teaching basic skills. These guides support the European Commission’s Basic Skills Action Plan, and aim to boost teaching and learning, support educators and enable supportive environments.

    EU level
  • Objave
    Τeaching basic skills: Literacy
    New EC teaching guide for literacy

    Τhe European Education and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission has published a new set of thematic guides for teaching basic skills. These guides support the European Commission’s Basic Skills Action Plan, and aim to boost teaching and learning, support educators and enable supportive environments.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    The rising issue of dropouts from upper secondary vocational schools in the Czech Republic: perspectives of career counsellors
    Newly published research article on the importance of career counselling in VET

    This study examines student dropout from upper secondary vocational schools in the Czech Republic through interviews with school-based career counsellors. 

    Czechia
  • Objave
    Educational Leadership Network Europe (ELNE) - Policy Recommendations 2025
    Proposing a European definition of Collaborative School and Educational Leadership

    The ELNE Network, which brings together stakeholders and social partners in education, establishes a first EU-wide definition on collaborative educational and school leadership. They refer to a multidimensional process, which involves stakeholders committed to fulfil the educational mission of their institutions, including protecting education as a public good and fostering democratic values.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    InclusiVET Mapping Report
    Characteristics, challenges & opportunities of inclusive learner engagement in VET

    The report provides insights into under-represented groups of learners enrolled in VET in Europe and the extent to which VET programmes are inclusive to all. It aims to increase awareness of the barriers, challenges, and opportunities in engaging VET learners.

     

    EU level
  • Objave
    Education and Training Monitor 2025
    Report highlighting progress towards EU-level targets

    The 2025 Education and Training Monitor follows the direction set out by the Union of Skills, the European Commission’s overarching strategy for competitive and prosperous education and training systems.

    EU level
  • 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
  • Objave
    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
  • Objave
    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
  • Objave
    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
  • Objave
    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
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