Vicky Thomas

Final thoughts on Norway skills system:broad vocational education combining qualifications, socialisation&citizenship; active wellbeing for all; importance of occupational experts to deliver voc; emphasis on purpose-what do our learners need as people to become skilled workers?

Day 5 - the group are now heading back to Wales after a great week in Norway for our final @erasmusplusuk visit. Huge thanks to each staff member and the Education Agency of Oslo for making this visit happen. There is plenty to follow up on when we return!

Day 4 - last visit of our @ColegauCymru staff mobility to Oslo. Warm welcome at Etterstad school with vocational specialism in catering, tourism & technology. Strong focus on supporting learners’ wellbeing by putting learners at the heart of their decision making @erasmusplusUK

Warm welcome at the apprenticeship training agency for health and early childhood education this afternoon. It was fantastic learn about the model for apprenticeship exam, engagement with employers, and see the facilities for training and simulated learning

Day 3 of our @erasmusplusUK @ColegauCymru visit to Norway, Oslo. Great to meet vocational teachers and learners studying floristry, hairdressing & interior design today at Edvard Munch upper secondary school, and to hear them speaking so passionately about their skills & vocation

Day 2 – the first visit on the @ColegauCymru Erasmus+ staff visit to Norway. Visited the Education Agency of Oslo, who gave an overview of the Norwegian education system and training for vocational teachers.