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Erasmus+: An overview. Sonia Shakir 21 February 2014. Who manages Erasmus+?. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive (EACEA) . +. National Agencies. Key Action 1. Decentralised Activities. Mobility for Learners and Staff.
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Erasmus+:An overview Sonia Shakir 21 February 2014
Who manages Erasmus+? Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive (EACEA) + National Agencies
Mobility for Learners and Staff • Organisations apply for funding to provide mobility opportunities • Available for fields of Higher Education, VET, schools, adult education and youth • Two target groups: • learners/young people • staff/youth workers
Strategic Partnerships • Organisations apply for funding to implement joint initiatives and promote exchange of knowledge and experience • Target group: • organisations active in education, training and youth committed to systemic change • Available for fields of Higher Education, VET, schools, adult education and youth
Strategic Partnerships for Vocational Education & Training • Developing and delivering new VET teaching/training materials and methods • Structured long-term cooperation among VET organisations with stakeholders • Cross-field cooperation to build bridges and share knowledge
Strategic Partnerships for Adult Education • Developing, testing and validating of new curricula, teaching methods or practices • Projects addressing the acquisition of basic skills and later life learning • Improving the accessibility of learning opportunities for adults • Cooperation between providers and local/regional authorities
Who can take part in Erasmus+? • Organisations • Active in education, training, youth and sport • Countries • Programme countries • Partner countries
Programme countries * Individuals from an Overseas Country and Territory (OCT), and where applicable the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, are also eligible to take part in all Erasmus+ Actions.
Where do I start? By thinking about… • What you want to do • Who you want to work with • How much time/resources you have • When do you need to achieve this
Application process • Application online via an “e-form” • Two-stage pre-registration process • Register on ECAS • Log-in to Participant Portal and register on the Unique Registration Facility • Use your Participant Identification Code when completing the application form
Next steps • Further advice and guidance: • Webinars • Ecorys advice sessions • Written guidance on content and completing the application forms via www.erasmusplus.org.uk • Telephone/email support via helpline
0845 199 2929 erasmusplus@uk.ecorys.com www.erasmusplus.org.uk