National Learning Network is working as a partner in the EQUABENCH project. The EQUABENCH project brings together eight vocational, education and training (VET) organisations with a proven track record in innovation and continuous improvement. Partner organisations from Italy, Slovenia, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands are following a two year work programme to share expertise and best business practice at workshops, benchmarking activities and dissemination events.
By establishing a network of European VET organisations EQUABENCH aims to facilitate the import and export of best business practice in order to improve the quality of training for people who have a disability or other form of disadvantage.
EQUABENCH will identify and adapt the innovative quality practice of network members and will use this to produce six Innovative Practice Guides structured around the EFQM fundamental concepts of Excellence. The Guides will be available to VET organisations across Europe. Network members will also import and apply at least one innovative aspect of best practice within their own organisations.
The work undertaken by EQUABENCH will pave the way for any European VET organisation to address quality assurance issues in a business focused, results orientated manner and will provide a vital resource for any organisation seeking to pursue an internationally recognised quality standard.
EQUABENCH is supported by the European Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation programme.
The following EQUABENCH reports are available for download: