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Mapping prior learning of newly arrived migrant pupils in Europe

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Mapping prior learning of newly arrived migrant pupils in Europe

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Role of non-formal education in migrant children inclusion: links with schools

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Role of non-formal education in migrant children inclusion: links with schools

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Taking stock of SIRIUS Clear Agenda and new developments in migrant education

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Taking stock of SIRIUS Clear Agenda and new developments in migrant education

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TOWARDS INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN

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TOWARDS INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN

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4 pages with a sum up of the SIRIUS Clear Agenda recommendations on improving education for children and young people with a migrant background

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Achievements of the SIRIUS Clear Agenda 2014

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Achievements of the SIRIUS Clear Agenda 2014

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Education for migrants in Catalonia, Spain

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Education for migrants in Catalonia, Spain

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During the PLA focused on the context of Barcelona, inclusive education for pupils with foreign backgrounds became relevant not only in Catalunya but also in the other regions of Spain. The project partners in communication with education and migration experts about successful practices around the inclusion of migrant and refugees pupils defined the practices that potentially can be introduced into their own education systems.

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Holistic education for refugee and immigrant students

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Holistic education for refugee and immigrant students

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During the PLA the delegates had the opportunity to participate in several types of activities – a hybrid round table on the topic of refugee education, an international discussion and a series of field visits in schools located in Athens. The participants had the opportunity to hear different perspectives from various stakeholders (policymakers, grass-root professionals, researchers), immerse themselves in several field trips and explore how the schools’ work was organized.

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While multilingualism and diversity have always been an integral part of Europe, they have also become important characteristics of many national education systems during the past two decades. Consequently, more and more young learners are growing up with several cultures and languages and may experience multiple transitions between different school systems and school languages.

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START THE CHANGE – EMBRACING DIFFERENCES THROUGH INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING

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START THE CHANGE – EMBRACING DIFFERENCES THROUGH INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING

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Discourses from policy makers and representatives and other relevant stakeholders confirmed the importance of solving poverty issues, of integrating refugees and immigrants based on appropriate educational practices in order to foster a resilient and cohesive community. Contributions from thematic panels, sessions and workshops consider that valuing and building on multilingualism will enhance integration.

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Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) andHome School Community Liaison Scheme (HCLS

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Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) andHome School Community Liaison Scheme (HCLS

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We focused on two programmes delivered by Ireland’s Department of Education and Skills. These are the DEIS programme and the Home School Community Liaison Scheme. We also gained knowledge on the Separated Children’s Service, a service provided by the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, which we visited on the second day. Moreover, a visit to St Mary’s primary school, a DEIS school with a population that reflects the rich diversity of families in their local area, was planned too on the second day.

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Evaluation of teaching all key competences for newcomer pupils: fromassessment of prior learning and welcome classes to the different transitionalarrangements into mainstream classroom and support

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Evaluation of teaching all key competences for newcomer pupils: fromassessment of prior learning and welcome classes to the different transitionalarrangements into mainstream classroom and support

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Evaluation of teaching all key competences for newcomer pupils: from assessment of prior learning and welcome classes to the different transitional arrangements into mainstream classroom and support. Düsseldorf was visited by a four person country delegation of Lithuania and the Netherlands and five most relevant policymakers and stakeholders involved in

the reform process as well as the peer review methodology specialist form SIRIUS. This report forms the outcome of this visit.

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Reinforcing all key competences for migrant pupils through non-formaleducation: the Escolhas programme and its impact on migrant pupils

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Reinforcing all key competences for migrant pupils through non-formaleducation: the Escolhas programme and its impact on migrant pupils

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Lisbon was visited by a four-person country delegation of Ireland and United Kingdom and five most relevant policymakers and stakeholders involved in the reform process as well as the peer review methodology specialist from SIRIUS. This report forms the outcome of this visit.

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Comparative report: National Round Tables 2021

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Comparative report: National Round Tables 2021

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In the last four years (2018-2022) the NRTs brought together representatives of key areas in educational inclusion (parents, students, researchers, policy makers NGO representatives and practitioners) and engaged them in structured explorations of the possibilities and obstacles that stand in the way of guaranteeing the right to quality and suitable education for migrant and refugee students.

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Comparative report: National Round Tables 2020

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Comparative report: National Round Tables 2020

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The National Round Table (NRT) is one of the platforms created by the SIRIUS 2.0 programme which brings together researchers, practitioners, policy makers and refugee and migrant groups to create a multi-stakeholder debate on emerging national priorities/issues and support the development of good practices for the educational inclusion of children and young people with a migrant background. Importantly through this dialogue, NRTs reveal the gaps between educational policies in migrant and refugee education and their implementation at different levels and propose possible recommendations.

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Sirius 2.0 year 3 NRTs Comparative Report

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A unique platform promoting collective reflections on migrant education

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A unique platform promoting collective reflections on migrant education

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Reflecting on what has changed across the EU’education systems with regard to the reception of refugees and new comer pupils

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Reflecting on what has changed across the EU’education systems with regard to the reception of refugees and new comer pupils

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INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

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INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

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INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

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INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

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Sustainable and Impactful Policy Change for Inclusive Education for Migrants – a policy conference to herald in a new era

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Sustainable and Impactful Policy Change for Inclusive Education for Migrants – a policy conference to herald in a new era

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SIRIUS Policy Conference held on February 10th 2022 on the theme of Sustainable and Impactful Policy Change for Inclusive Education for Migrants. There was a main panel held with:

MEP Salima Yenbou (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance, France)

Bistra Ivanova (Co-founder and Chairperson, Multi Kulti Collective, Bulgaria)

Gyula Cserey (Head of Unit Strategy and Investments, DG EAC, Belgium)

Angelika Aroni (Head of the Unit for Integration and Support of UAMs, Ministry of Migration and Asylum, Greece)

This panel highlighted many important themes that were raised throughout the four year project cycle.  Firstly, segregation of students was discussed by Angelika Aroni and MEP Salima Yenbou, with an understanding that segregation impedes social and language acquisition, critical steps to true inclusion of migrants and new arrival in our education systems.  Also, the understanding that if education is not inclusive for migrant students, then, it inherently becomes discriminatory and, that, we cannot discuss inclusive education for migrants if we don’t also start to use an anti-racist lens to approach. This topic was broached by MEP Salima Yenbou.  In addition, the real investment in teachers support and development was addressed both by Gyula Cserey and MEP Salima Yenbou , who highlighted the importance that every teacher needs to be trained to include newly arrived migrant students.  SIRIUS board member and project partner Bistra Ivanova highlighted some of her recent experience in working at the local Bulgarian context and the challenges and importance of pushing for legislative change, particularly for older students whose opportunities can become even more limited if we don’t prioritise them on arrival.

The conference went on to highlight the main activities of the network over the last few years, including gathering different types of stakeholders at yearly national roundtables to pursue an agenda of change. Participants gained an understanding of how a group of vibrant educators, researchers and NGOs have built a support network for newly arrived students in Montpellier and how a large group of NGOs is now advocating for anti-racist policies and mechanisms to protect communities in Bamberg, Germany. We also heard from the City of Barcelona and NGO representatives on how collaborating with service providers on everything from strategy to funding can allow municipalities to get a deep understanding of how best to make the most of their young people and create cohesive and productive societies that feed into the city dynamics positively.

Finally, the conference was closed by long-standing board member Tomislav Tudjman and Isabelle Chopin, Director of MPG, who birthed SIRIUS out of their offices. A heartfelt and genuine closing was very much appreciated by all, with an acceptance that SIRIUS is now a network standing on its own two-feet in Brussels.

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Year 4 Sirius 2.0 Policy conference report

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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ROUND TABLES 2019 - Comparative report

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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ROUND TABLES 2019 - Comparative report

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SIRIUS WATCH 2025 Migrant Education Policy Index: A Comparative Assessment of Inclusive Policies for Migrant Learners in Europe

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SIRIUS WATCH 2025 Migrant Education Policy Index: A Comparative Assessment of Inclusive Policies for Migrant Learners in Europe

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Ensuring inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for migrant learners remains a pressing challenge across European education systems. To support this goal, the 2025 SIRIUS Watch report introduces the first-ever Migrant Education Policy Index, offering a comprehensive comparative assessment of national education policies in 15 EU member states.

Structured around seven key dimensions, from enrolment policies to teacher training and multilingual education, the Index identifies both good practices and persistent gaps that hinder the full inclusion of migrant and refugee pupils.

The report provides evidence-based insights and actionable policy recommendations to help governments, educators, and stakeholders build stronger, more inclusive education systems that serve all learners, regardless of migration background.

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SIRIUS WATCH 2024 Towards Better Data for Migrant Education: A Mapping of Data Availability in 14 EU Member States 

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SIRIUS WATCH 2024 Towards Better Data for Migrant Education: A Mapping of Data Availability in 14 EU Member States 

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Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all remains a key challenge for EU education systems, especially when it comes to migrant learners. The 2024 SIRIUS Watch report addresses this challenge by mapping the availability and quality of data on migrant education across 14 EU member states.

To support evidence-based policy, the report examines how countries collect, categorise and use data in areas such as enrolment, learning outcomes, teacher qualifications, multilingualism, socio-economic conditions, and funding for migrant education. It reveals major disparities, identifies key gaps, and proposes actionable recommendations to improve data collection and comparability at national and European levels.