Activities of Mary HONEYBALL related to 2011/2088(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on tackling early school leaving PDF (268 KB) DOC (172 KB)
Amendments (22)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2008 entitled "Towards an EU strategy on the rights of the child"1, ________ 1 OJ C 41E, 19.2.2009, p. 24
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, despite the steady decline in rates of ESL in the last decade, most Member States still have a fragmented and inadequately coordinated approach to tackling the problem,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas ESL is a fundamental contributing factor to social exclusion in later life,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the foundations for a child's future educational careerpath are laid in the early years of childhood, and reiterates the call contained in its resolution on Early Years Learning in the EU for the development of a European framework for early childhood education and care services;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages better career guidance and quality work experience schemes at school, in order to demystify the world of work for pupils and motivate them to set realistic goals;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises that grade repetition can stigmatise low-achievers and does not necessarily lead to better results; stresses that limiting grade repetition in Member States where it is widely practised and replacing it with individual flexible support is a more effective way to tackle ESL;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the crucial importance of state schooling systems of the highest quality; , where learning is free and accessible to everyone and takes place in a safe and enabling environment;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for special efforts to be made to prevent and address bullying and violence at school;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights that it is important to anchor the school community within larger social networks since a variety of agents in society are responsible for children leaving school prematurely, including not only parents and schools but also local authorities, and calls for closer cooperation between all these actors, together with local health and social services; notes that a ‘joined-up’ approach can be effective in helping individuals overcome multiple barriers to educational achievement and employment;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that young people, including early school leavers themselves, must be involved in discussions about the design and implementation of ESL policies and programmes; notes that active participation of students, for instance via student councils, can encourage their motivation by enhancing their feeling of being 'included' in debates revolving around their own academic success;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that mapping the interventions provided in Member States by different sectors of the community can be difficult but should be encouraged with the purpose of exchanging good practices; stresses the need for better EU- wide coordination between these various services, as well as better coordination within Member States;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Highlights that positive relationships between teachers and students are vital in engaging young people in the process of learning; therefore encourages Member States to invest in appropriate training for teachers to ensure they have the skills to engage and motivate their students;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Recognises that teachers need the social skills and time required to recognise and support different learning styles, as well as the freedom and space to adopt different teaching and learning methods in agreement with students;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recognises the entitlement of all to lifelong learning, which includes not only formal but also non-formal and informal educationlearning;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights that extra-curricular activities should be developed within schools, as this helps to create a 'positive' image of the school environment; acknowledges that giving pupils more incentives to go to school is a way of preventing ESL;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Recognises the role that youth organisations play in preventing ESL through non-formal education, which provides young people with important competences, a sense of responsibility, and an increased self-esteem;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Recognises that in all EU Member States adequate levels of literacy and numeracy are rarely reached by all school students, which contributes to ESL; highlights that Member States should, as a matter of urgency, set targets to ensure that all pupils leave primary school with the ability to read, write and undertake mathematics at an appropriate level for their age; moreover, Member States should further establish literacy and numeracy schemes to allow students who have missed out on these essential skills during their formal education to catch up as soon as possible;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on Member States to develop a means of reintegrating early school leavers into the school system, such as through ‘second-chance’ schoolseducation;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes that in order to ensure these reintegration measures reach out to those most in need, adequate systems should be put in place for identifying and monitoring, raising awareness and for measuring outcomes;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Notes that very few evaluations have been undertaken of the various reintegration measures in Member States; therefore calls on Member States to monitor and assess their reintegration programmes and to set out targets for improvement;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for more funds and improved accessibility for the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme, which increases pupils' and teachers' mobility, enhances the exchange of best practices and contributes to improving teaching and learning methods;