Representation in Flemish Education Council, in the commissions ‘diversity and equal educational opportunities’ and ‘pupils guidance’ (pupils special educational needs)
External practice
Duration
Ongoing.
Partnership
Representation in Flemish Education Council, in the commissions ‘diversity and equal educational opportunities’ and ‘pupils guidance’ (pupils special educational needs).
Reason it was developed
Together with all the different stakeholders we look for ways to further improve education and training in Flanders. In these 2 commissions we focus on the pupils with special needs, migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, disadvantages socio-economic background.
Activities
Discussion, dialogue, exchange information, listen to recent research, ask questions to researchers.
Results
Main result is to listen to all the stakeholders in an open constructive dialogue. This is important to create awareness. We made several recommendations to the Flemish government.
Links
- Spotlights on equal opportunities in education. Recommendation with policy proposals for a strong equal opportunities policy (21 February 2020)
- Education for refugees: warm welcome, smooth learning trajectory and sustainable future perspective
- Recommendation on the diversity policy in higher education (11 September 2018)
Flanders
Inclusion in schools/education institutes Inclusion in trade unions Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.) Inclusion of students with special needs Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs Inclusion of members with special needs in trade union work The physical (classroom and school) environment Xenophobia, racism and prejudices Cultural and social attitudes Linguistic barriers Recognition of qualifications Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work Integration of culturally sensitive content in curricula Support for education in refugee reception centres Understanding socio-economic disadvantage Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background