Under the framework of the “Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning”, the department of Adult Learning of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth in Luxembourg is currently working on the promotion and implementation of Family Learning activities.
The implementation of Family Learning has been set as one task in the governmental program 2013-2018.

The aim of Family Learning is to develop a culture of learning in families and to equip parents with the skills to support their children’s education whilst recommitting themselves to education and training.

In this regard the
European Conference “Family Learning - Best Practices Across Europe”
is to be held in Luxembourg from October 22-23, 2015 in the enlarged framework of the EU presidency programme.
The two days of the conference will be structured along the following key issues:
- Institutional framework (theory, concepts, policies)
- Best Practice on the implementation of Family Learning activities
- Research & Evidence about the needs and the effects of family learning

Translation French/English is provided

Draft Programme:
Thursday, 22nd October
Morning session

•  Welcome and introduction
  - Minister of Education, Children and Youth - Mr. Claude Meisch
  - DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion C.5- Martina NI-CHEALLAIGH
• Institutional framework (theory, concepts, policies)
  - Family Learning: a Global Perspective, Unesco Institute of Lifelong Learning - Ulrike HANEMANN
  - Fly: developing a culture of learning in disadvantaged families, project from Hamburg State Institute for Teacher Training an School Development (film projection)
  - The French concept of Family Learning (actions éducatives familiales), Agence Nationale de Lutte Contre l’Illettrisme – France - Eric NEDELEC
  - Supporting parents with their children’s learning Ireland, NALA - Margaret MURRAY

Afternoon session

•  Best Practice concerning family learning activities:
  - Family learning in action, Ireland, Clare Family Learning project - Mary FLANNAGAN
  - Parents and children interact about literacy: Projects in Luxembourg
•  Market place
  - Presentation and discussion of additional national and European projects and measures

Friday, 23rd October
Morning session

•  Research & Evidence about the needs and the effects of family learning
  - “Family Learning Works” NIACE, Susannah CHAMBERS
•  From policy to action
  Plenary discussion with policy makers, stakeholders and practitioners from different educational sectors

Afternoon session: (ends at 3pm)

The outcome of the conference: preparing a draft note about the future of Family Learning in Europe