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The Impact of COVID-19 on Inclusive Education at the European Level: Literature Review Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education | European Commission The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected learners around the world. School closures forced emergency responses from education systems, resulting in various forms of remote schooling. The crisis highlighted pre-existing inequalities in education and provided a reason for systemic change in education worldwide.This literature review aims to map evidence and identify acknowledged ways in which COVID‑19 has impacted on education in general and inclusive education in particular at European and national levels. The intention is to provide a comprehensive overview of key messages for Agency member countries. It will also inform possible future Agency work on this topic. 
Toolkit for Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): Providing High Quality Education and Care to All Young Children Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) Early childhood education and care (ECEC) is the first step on the lifelong learning ladder. It provides young children with professional support to grow, learn and flourish. While it benefits all children, it is even more crucial to children who may face additional needs or difficulties due to individual or family circumstances, e.g. children living in poverty or precarious conditions, children with disabilities or special learning needs, or children from a migrant background or from a minority ethnic community. All children must therefore be able to benefit from high quality ECEC, independently from their individual or family circumstances. It helps them develop to the best of their abilities and supports their well-being. The European Union 2019 Council Recommendation for High-Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems offers a Quality framework for ECEC to support Member States to work towards achieving higher quality and more inclusive ECEC systems. The 2020 Communication from the European Commission on achieving the European Education Area by 2025 announced the release of a European toolkit for inclusion in ECEC, drawing on exchange of best practice and the input of experts and stakeholders. The Toolkit for inclusion in ECEC recalls political commitments made e.g. in the European Pillar of Social Rights, policy recommendations which have been adopted by EU Member States as well as research findings. They all converge towards the need and will to develop more inclusive ECEC systems and settings. To ensure equity for all children in accessing and benefitting from ECEC, the toolkit includes a set of practical solutions and measures to inspire ECEC policy makers at the national, regional or local level, as well as ECEC practitioners. It includes examples of good practice in ECEC settings and identifies useful ideas and resources to inspire leaders and staff across Europe to progress towards practice that is more inclusive. The toolkit aims to inspire decision-makers to use the examples of good practice to create appropriate conditions that can benefit all children and families. 
Towards More Gender Equality in Sport: Recommendations and Action Plan From the High Level Group on Gender Equality in Sport (2022) Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) Gender equality is a fundamental European Union (EU) principle. Enshrined in the Treaties, it is something the EU is actively trying to achieve – most recently through its Gender Equality Strategy 2021-2025. The Strategy aims to give women, men, girls and boys, in all their diversity, the freedom to pursue their chosen path in life and equal opportunities to thrive and to participate in and lead European society. Looking back at the steps already taken, the ‘Gender equality in sport – Proposal for strategic actions 2014-2020’ has certainly led to achievements, but the pace of reforms needs to be accelerated. Firstly, the principle of gender equality now underpins all actions funded under Erasmus+ Sport and projects supporting women’s sport are actively encouraged. Secondly, awareness raising is at the core of EU action in this field, notably through studies or discussions, such as within the Commission Expert Group on Good Governance. Finally, initiatives such as the annual #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards recognise those organisations using sport to increase social inclusion, including gender equality. In 2020, Commissioner Gabriel announced the setting up of an expert group with the aim of discussing the way forward and proposing future actions in the area of gender equality in sport to the European Commission, EU Member States and sports organisations. The work of the experts will lead to the implementation of concrete actions at local, national and European level. This report is the result of the work of the European Commission High-Level Group (HLG) on Gender Equality in Sport. The 15 members of the HLG were appointed in December 2020. Work began in February 2021 and was completed in December 2021. Meetings focused on six areas of engagement identified by the experts. Scientists and practitioners shared findings of their research and good practices. Each meeting was followed by working sessions to summarise the presentations and formulate recommendations. Vers une plus grande égalité des genres dans le sport: Recommandations et plan d'action du groupe de haut niveau sur l’égalité des genres dans le sport (2022) Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) L’égalité des genres est l’un des principes fondamentaux de l’Union européenne (UE). Inscrite dans les traités, elle constitue un objectif que l’UE s’efforce activement d’atteindre – notamment dans le cadre de sa stratégie en faveur de l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes 2021-2025. Cette stratégie a pour objectif de donner aux femmes, aux hommes, aux jeunes filles et aux jeunes garçons, dans toute leur diversité, la liberté de suivre le chemin qu’ils ont choisi dans la vie et des chances égales de s’épanouir, de participer à la société européenne et de la diriger. Si l’on considère les mesures déjà prises, le rapport « Égalité des genres dans le sport – Proposition d’actions stratégiques 2014-2020 » a certes permis des avancées, mais le rythme des réformes doit être accéléré. Tout d’abord, le principe de l’égalité des genres sous-tend désormais toutes les actions financées dans le cadre du programme Erasmus+ Sport, et les projets soutenant le sport féminin sont activement encouragés. Ensuite, la sensibilisation est au coeur de l’action de l’UE dans ce domaine, notamment par le biais d’études ou de discussions, comme au sein du groupe d’experts de la Commission sur la bonne gouvernance. Enfin, des initiatives telles que les prix annuels #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards récompensent les organisations qui se servent du sport pour accroître l’inclusion sociale, notamment l’égalité des genres. En 2020, la commissaire Mariya Gabriel a annoncé la création d’un groupe d’experts chargé de déterminer la marche à suivre et de proposer des actions à implémenter dans le domaine de l’égalité des genres dans le sport à la Commission européenne, aux États membres de l’UE et aux organisations sportives. Le travail des experts permettra de mettre en oeuvre des actions concrètes aux niveaux locaux, nationaux et européen. Ce rapport est le résultat du travail du groupe de haut-niveau (GHN) de la Commission européenne sur l’égalité des genres dans le sport. Les 15 membres du groupe de haut-niveau ont été nommés en décembre 2020 Les travaux ont commencé en février 2021 et se sont terminés en décembre 2021. Les réunions ont porté sur six domaines d’engagement identifiés par les experts. Des scientifiques et des praticiens ont partagé le fruit de leurs recherches et leurs bonnes pratiques. Chaque réunion a été suivie par des sessions de travail destinées à résumer les présentations et à formuler des recommandations. 
Spot and Fight Disinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission The pandemic demonstrated just how fast misleading or false information can spread online. With this toolkit, secondary school teachers can help their students separate what is real from what is fake when they are browsing online. The toolkit is comprised of an editable presentation (which includes real life examples and group exercises) and an instruction booklet for teachers. Detectar y combatir desinformación Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission La pandemia ha puesto de manifiesto la rapidez con que informaciones falsas se propagan en línea. Con este kit de herramientas, los profesores de enseñanza secundaria pueden ayudar a sus alumnos a distinguir lo verdadero de lo falso cuando navegan por internet. El kit de herramientas se compone de una presentación editable y de un folleto de instrucciones. Repérer et combattre la désinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission La pandémie a montré à quel point les fausses informations se diffusent rapidement en ligne. Grâce à cette boîte à outils, les enseignants du secondaire peuvent aider leurs élèves à démêler le vrai du faux lorsqu’ils naviguent en ligne. Elle se compose d’une présentation éditable et d’une brochure contenant des instructions. 
52 Steps: Towards a Greener City Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) This booklet contains 52 suggestions about how to support urban biodiversity throughout the year. It includes:Practical things you can do every dayActivities to start or join in your communityHow you can help research by watching and recording wildlife, andUsing sustainable techniques in your garden 52 medidas: Para una ciudad más ecológica Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) Este folleto contiene cincuenta y dos sugerencias sobre cómo contribuir a la biodiversidad urbana a lo largo del año. Incluye: acciones prácticas para todos los días; actividades que puedes iniciar o en las que participar en tucomunidad; cómo puedes ayudar a la investigación observando y grabando la vida silvestre; y uso de técnicas sostenibles en tu jardín o huerta. 52 étapes: Pour une ville plus verte Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: European Commission | European Union (EU) Cette brochure contient cinquante-deux suggestions sur la façon dont vous pouvez protéger la biodiversité urbaine toute l’année. Elle inclut:des actions concrètes pour la vie quotidienne;des activités à lancer ou à rejoindre dans votre communauté;des conseils pour ceux qui veulent aider la recherche en observant et en enregistrant la vie sauvage; etdes conseils sur l’utilisation de techniques durables dans votre jardin.