The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013

The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) is a European funding programme which supports education and training across Europe. The LLP provides funding for all stages of lifelong learning; for activities at school, at college, at university, in the workplace and in the community. The LLP is made up of several different programmes offering a variety of opportunities:

• Comenius - project-based partnerships, in-service opportunities and assistantships for all levels of school and further education.
• Erasmus - supports the mobility of HE students and staff across Europe, for both work placement and study purposes.
• Leonardo - for the development of skills and training.
• Grundtvig - a passport to partnerships and training opportunities for adult education organisations, teachers and learners.
• Transversal Study Visits - giving UK learning professionals the chance to exchange expertise with their European colleagues.

In the UK the LLP programmes are managed by the British Council and ECOTEC. This joint website www.lifelonglearningprogramme.org.uk serves as a portal for information on all the programmes and funding opportunities.

Additionally, the Jean Monnet programme focuses on enabling and encouraging European countries to work together more closely. It also offers support to key partners in the field.

You may also be interested in the Youth in Action programme which offers a range of international activities for young people aged 13 to 30.

Creativity and Innovation

2009 was a fantastic year for the Lifelong Learning Programme and Youth in Action. 'A Vision of the Future' showcased the creativity and innovation taking place in our European projects. Find out more about the wonderful work taking place across the UK.