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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  • Publications
    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.

  • Publications
    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.

  • Publications
    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. 

  • Publications
    A comprehensive approach to support early leavers

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

  • Good practice
    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.

  • Tools
    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.

  • Publications
    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. 

  • Publications
    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.

  • Publications
    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.

  • Publications
    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. 

  • Publications

    'Reorient yourself' explores all the educational options available for early school leavers. This practical guide collects, organizes and makes available the different resources, services and training projects available within the framework of the new educational opportunities. Alternatives that will allow young people to achieve new skills, improve their professional profile, look for a job or continue their studies.

  • Publications

    'Reorient yourself' explores all the educational options available for early school leavers. This practical guide collects, organizes and makes available the different resources, services and training projects available within the framework of the new educational opportunities. Alternatives that will allow young people to achieve new skills, improve their professional profile, look for a job or continue their studies.

  • Publications

    'Reorient yourself' explores all the educational options available for early school leavers. This practical guide collects, organizes and makes available the different resources, services and training projects available within the framework of the new educational opportunities. Alternatives that will allow young people to achieve new skills, improve their professional profile, look for a job or continue their studies.

  • Publications

    'Reorient yourself' explores all the educational options available for early school leavers. This practical guide collects, organizes and makes available the different resources, services and training projects available within the framework of the new educational opportunities. Alternatives that will allow young people to achieve new skills, improve their professional profile, look for a job or continue their studies.

  • Publications

    Evaluation is a critical aspect in second chance initiatives. For this reason, the Fundació Ferrer i Guàrdia has collaboratively developed a self-assessment tool for second chance schools that serves to work on its continuous improvement and increase its effectiveness and impact.

  • Publications

    Evaluation is a critical aspect in second chance initiatives. For this reason, the Fundació Ferrer i Guàrdia has collaboratively developed a self-assessment tool for second chance schools that serves to work on its continuous improvement and increase its effectiveness and impact.

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