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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Erasmus + UK National Authority
Supporting and funding the UK Erasmus+ programme
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Overview• The role of the National Authority• Government works together on Erasmus+• Working with the Commission• Questions?
The role of the National Authority (NAU)• Erasmus+ founded in Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013. • Requires each participating EU country to designate a NAU to:
– designate the National Agency (NA (British Council and Ecorys));– monitor and supervise the NA management of the Programme at national level;– be responsible for management (and audit) of the funds;– consult with the Commission on significant changes to programme;– sign off the work carried out annually in a National Management Declaration.
• BIS also:– drives UK influence and synergies with our priorities through proactive
engagement at all levels– collaborates across Government and the Devolved administrations to
represent varied interests involved in Erasmus+;– works with stakeholders to lobby and represent UK interests in Erasmus;– is ultimately responsible for all Erasmus+ funds in the UK.
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Government works together on Erasmus+
HE/VET/Adult Education/ England
BIS
Sport
DCMS
Schools / VET
DfE
WalesWelsh
Government
ScotlandScottish
Government
Northern Ireland
NI Government
Youth
Cabinet
Office
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Working with the Commission• Both NAU and the NA regularly attend Commission
meetings• Opportunity to coordinate with other participating countries• Opportunity to represent UK needs in issues such as:
– Annual budgets– Erasmus+ guidelines– EC led elements (sport)– Sector specific issues – Strategic issues– And lots more…
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How is Erasmus+ shaping in the UK?• A difficult first year for Erasmus+• A lot of room for improvement• Work with stakeholders to direct improvements• But… an excellent example of the EU positively
supporting our economy• UK benefits from access to global initiatives,
opportunities and talent• Opportunities for individuals to realise their
potential• Driving towards a strong, innovative economy
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