Erasmus+ 2027 - Introduction to E+ and the opportunities for staff/student mobility and collaborative projects
The UK is rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, and the British Council is here to help your organisation seize this exciting opportunity.
Overview
Ready to take your first step into the world of international education and partnerships?
This webinar introduces Erasmus+ to members of AELP who have little or no prior experience of international working or European funding. We shall cover funding opportunities available including deadlines and partner-finding approaches.
Join us to discover how accessible international partnerships and funded travel abroad can transform education, elevate staff professional development and offer life-changing experiences for your students.
We’ll also hear from Tara Hugues, Director of Quality & Senior Safeguarding Lead at Juniper Training on her own and her organisation’s experience of utilising funding from a provider’s perspective to support previous trips, particularly for adult apprentices and NEET learners. Tara will give other providers an insight into Juniper’s strategic decision to get involved, tips on how any safeguarding concerns were met, how they staffed the trips (and made sure things were kept running at the office!) and the difference the international trips made to their learners, staff and organisation as a whole.
Sign up for this webinar today to find out how to start your Erasmus+ journey.
What you'll learn:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Gain an overview of Erasmus+ and its key priorities
- Understand the opportunities available for staff, students, and organisations
- Differentiate between KA1 and KA2 programmes through practical case studies
- Identify key timelines, application processes, and funding deadlines
- Explore approaches to partner finding and collaboration building
- Ask questions and reflect on opportunities relevant to their organisation or context
Who should attend:
All AELP members - particularly: bid managers, business development, tutors, international teams and those involved in Adult Skills and programmes for NEETs (18+)
Webinar Chair
Cheryl Swales
Head of Strategic Projects, AELP
Facilitators
Fiona Horrell
Interim Sector Lead for Erasmus+ VET
Fiona Horrell has a long history with Erasmus+, having led large scale E+ programmes - both KA1 and KA2 within an FE College. Fiona has since been a Turing Assessor and a KA2 assessor for the Belgian National Agency. Fiona brings a wealth of knowledge and support to the sector in highlighting the opportunity that Erasmus+ for 2027 will bring.
Lianne Coleman
Interim Sector Lead for Erasmus+ Adult Education
Lianne is an experienced skills specialist with a solid track record establishing projects and partnerships in the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. She has over 20 years' experience of developing and managing multiple Erasmus+ VET, HE and Adult Education KA1 and KA2 projects. In recent years, she has developed and assessed Turing Scheme projects and assisted EPOS National Agency to assess and consolidate Erasmus+ KA2 small and large partnerships.
She is currently working with the British Council as it is welcomed back as the UK National Agency for the Erasmus+ programme in 2027. This exciting development will create opportunities for thousands of adults and young people, staff and students, through international placements and partnerships projects.
Guest Speaker
Tara Hughes
Director of Quality and Juniper's Senior Safeguarding Lead, Juniper Training
Tara Hughes has been with Juniper Training, a large independent learning provider, since 2006. During this time, she has held a range of roles across teaching and curriculum management and is now the Director of Quality and Juniper’s Senior Safeguarding Lead.
Tara is a strong advocate for the vital role independent learning providers play in preparing young people and adults for the workplace. She is committed to ensuring learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by employers. With a particular interest in promoting the wellbeing of both learners and staff, Tara is passionate about education and firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
In her current role, Tara works closely with the senior leadership and wider management team to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning programmes, enabling learners to receive the education and training they deserve.
Erasmus+ 2027 - Introduction to E+ and the opportunities for staff/student mobility and collaborative projects
