In March Slovenia switched from face-to-face to distance education virtually overnight. Most educators tackled the new conditions with great zeal, dedication and professionalism. We stepped up together, learned from each other and helped each other. We believe in solidarity and worked to the best of our ability. A number of teachers at all levels, specialist…
Design Our Future after Covid-19: CESIE
Everyone has to face and handle all types of situations in his/her lifetime, and we eventually learn that there are things we can do something about, and others that we can do nothing about. The initial spread of Covid-19 virus falls definitely into the latter category. Back in March, when Italy was the first European…
Life during Covid-19: Ahead Partnership
When we started this project, little did we know what would be round the corner. It is probably unnecessary to say that 2020 has brought one major surprise to all of us and has changed the very way we all live, work and learn. In the UK, schools/colleges/nurseries and many businesses closed at the end…
Partner Introduction: National Education Institute Slovenia (NEI) and Guide for Teachers
The National Education Institute (NEI) is a national authority which performs research and development tasks by linking theory and practice to formulate various conceptual solutions in the field of education. The NEI covers all levels of pre-university education, including about 30,000 teachers on a national level. It is organized in nine regional units and employs…
Partner Introduction: Progresso Infantil (PIN) and Guide for Parents
PIN are just one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. PIN’s work on this project is led by Pedro Rodrigues, Clinical Psychologist. Since September 2012 we’ve been bringing together an experienced and cohesive team, of recognized merit inside and outside Portugal, united around the ideal of serving families…
Partner Introduction: CESIE and Evaluation
CESIE is one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. CESIE’s work on this project is led by Giorgia Scuderi, Project Manager, and Irene Pizzo, School Unit Coordinator. CESIE is a European Centre of Studies and Initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily. It was established in 2001, inspired by the…
Partner Introduction: Ahead Partnership and Project Dissemination
Ahead Partnership are just one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. Ahead Partnership’s work on this project is led by Sophie Greenwood, Head of Operations, and Lola Wilson, Marketing & Communications Manager. For 15 years Ahead Partnership has been bringing communities together by addressing their needs, tailoring solutions…
Project kick-off meeting in Leeds, November 2019
DesignMyFuture aims to reduce early school leaving, promote positive decision making and prevent young people from entering the job market with insufficient skills. The project was officially started, or “kicked off”, in Leeds (UK) on 28 and 29 November 2019. 15 partners from 6 organisations in 5 countries came together to confirm their roles and…
A welcome from the project leaders
Welcome to Design My Future, an Erasmus+ funded project that will help young people, predominantly from marginalised groups, as they plan to make the transition from compulsory schooling towards future positive destinations. We will use games, guides for professionals and training to help the young people and those who support them. The 3-year 400k Euro…