Our Story
This project began with a shared ambition between Norway’s ALF and our partners to elevate the standard of inclusive education. We saw that vulnerable learners needed more than just access—they needed high-quality, tailored support to truly thrive.
Our story is simple: we turned our shared challenges into a shared solution. By exchanging knowledge across borders, we have built a framework that adds value to adult education. Quality Plus is the result of that vision. It is an initiative born from the field, designed by practitioners for practitioners. Our story is one of collaboration, aiming to equip adult educators with the “Quality Plus” mindset—enhancing practices to ensure no learner is left behind.
Our Aim
The primary aim of Q+ is to improve the standard of the adult education process through the development of inclusive curricula and specialized competence development programs.
Key Objectives
Over the course of two years, our consortium is working toward three specific goals:
☑ Enhance Educator Competences:
We aim to upgrade the skills of 50 adult education staff members across partner countries to implement inclusive learning protocols by March 2027.
☑ Develop Work-Life Programs:
We are creating two distinct competence development programs tailored specifically for ADHD learners and immigrant learners to facilitate their success in work and life by May 2027.
☑ Improve Quality Management:
We will adapt and improve quality management systems (such as EQUASS) for adult education settings in 6 partner countries by June 2027
Activities
To achieve these goals, the project implementation is structured into five Work Packages (WPs), including:
☑ Internal training & workshops for educators
☑ Curriculum development for inclusive learning
☑ Study sessions in Sweden, Spain, and Portugal to analyse different learning curricula
☑ Quality assurance research, including a job shadowing visit to Cork ETB (Ireland) to observe QQI standards in action
☑ Multiplier Events at national and European levels to share our results
Target group:
The project supports adult educators and diverse adult learners including adults with ADHD and immigrants.
Project Results
We are developing four tangible results to support the adult education community:
1. Inclusive Educator Portfolio
A refined portfolio of specialized tools, methods, and workshops designed for educators. This resource focuses on creating inclusive learning environments and serves as a tool for the independent professional growth of teachers.
2. Work-Life Program for ADHD Learners
A specialized learning strategy and program aimed at supporting adults with ADHD. This program is designed to enhance cognitive skills and support effective integration into the workforce.
3. Work-Life Program for Immigrants
A tailored program to assist immigrants in acquiring essential skills and competences. This resource facilitates better integration and success in new work and life environments.
4. Quality Assurance & Motivation Systems
By reviewing frameworks such as EQUASS, we are developing quality assurance systems adapted for adult education. This includes new tools for measuring staff motivation and satisfaction, as well as strategies for the long-term evaluation of educational outcomes..
The team behind our project
Meet the passionate professional partners who bring expertise, creativity, and innovation to our project.
Quality Plus is implemented by a consortium of five organisations from different European countries, working together to improve quality development and inclusive practices in adult education.
Norway
ALF
Italy
SABBEEN GROUP
Romania
IDEI
Greece
AGRODEVELOPMENT
Spain
FORMAR ES EDUCAR
Meet the Partners:
Working together for inclusive and high-quality adult education across Europe
ALF
Norway
ALF based in Bergen as, Centre for work preparation offer projects and programs within vocational training, organized work and assistance to people, who due to substance abuse, mental or social problems, have difficulties obtaining and holding a job in ordinary working life.
We help people develop their potential through participation in working life.
In cooperation with The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV), the Community and others, ALF offers every day to more than 250 people the possibility of mastering and improving their life situation.
Within our projects we also provide work training programs for people with ADHD diagnose.
Since 2011, we have been certified by Equass quality standard.
Sabbeen Group
Italy
Sabbeen Group is a non-profit youth and community organisation, based in Sabbioneta (Italy), that works on support for youth development, social inclusion and active citizenship through non-formal education and community-based learning.
Our main mission is to support young people and adults, especially those with fewer opportunities and migrant backgrounds, to develop competences, wellbeing and employability while strengthening intercultural dialogue and participation in local life.
Our organisation implements local youth work and international learning activities within Erasmus+ (youth exchanges, training courses and cooperation partnerships), combining educational design, facilitation, mentoring and project management. The activities include competence development for youth workers and educators, inclusion-focused learning programs, employability-oriented workshops and intercultural programmes that respond to social challenges in diverse communities.
IDEI
Romania
The Institute for Development and Innovation (IDEI) is a non-governmental organisation focused on community development and social innovation. The organisation operates at the intersection of public policy, entrepreneurship, education, green transition, and socio-economic analysis, delivering evidence-based initiatives. IDEI also develops and implements mental wellbeing tools and methodologies for youth. Through a data-driven and results-oriented methodology, the organisation ensures that its interventions are sustainable, measurable, and aligned with EU priorities related to social cohesion, inclusion, digital transformation, and climate resilience.
IDEI develops and implements projects under major European programmes, including Erasmus+, CERV, LIFE, and ESF+, with active involvement in Erasmus+. IDEI works directly with young people and adults, including NEETs, delivering initiatives focused on education for social inclusion, skills development, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and mental wellbeing support. IDEI provides comprehensive expertise in project design, proposal development, while facilitating transnational partnerships and strengthening local stakeholders through training, mentoring, participatory research, and incubation of innovative initiatives.
AgroDevelopment
Greece
The company AgroDevelopment was founded by MSc P.E. Agronomist Platis Michael in 2009 with the aim of all kinds of European Development Programs and global Services to farmers. Our annual clientele exceeds 5,000 customers. We meet the requirements of ISO 9001:08 & ISO 27001:2013, Protection & Assurance of Personal Data.
In 2014, we were one of the 36 organisations nationwide that were certified as Farmer Service Centers by OPEKEPE.
We were awarded in 2014 by the Lassithi Chamber of Commerce as the fastest growing company.
Since 2014, we have begun to expand to other cities in the Region of Crete, following the identification of corresponding needs and constant harassment from businesses and individual producers.
In the Agricultural Sector, we always pioneer with the introduction of every new service and we are certified by OPEKEPE, Ministry of Rural Development, ELGO- “DIMITA” for our services (Farmer Registry, MOT of Sprayers, Certification of Agricultural Drug Users, Agricultural Advisors, Agricultural Prescribers of Agricultural Products, Drugs, etc.).
ASOCIACIÓN “FORMAR ES EDUCAR”
Spain
The Asociación “Formar es Educar” is a non-profit organization located in Ceuta, Spain, primarily dedicated to vocational training and educational management.
The association specialises in the management of learning and professional training projects. It works to enhance the professional skills of the local community, often collaborating with Spanish national and local labor and employment entities like UGT and SEPE (Public State Employment Service). Its operations are centered in the Autonomous City of Ceuta.
The organisation is represented by Hamed Adil Liasid Ahmed, serving as the Director of Learning Project Management.
The association is frequently mentioned in local news outlets like El Faro de Ceuta regarding their role in social and educational inclusion projects within the city.
Adult education plays a key role in social inclusion, employability, and lifelong learning. However, educators and organisations often face challenges in addressing diverse learner needs and maintaining consistent quality standards.
Quality+ responds to these challenges by promoting inclusive methodologies, strengthening educator competences, and improving institutional quality systems.
Inclusive Education
Supporting inclusive practices that respond to the diverse needs of adult learners.
Quality Development
Strengthening quality assurance and continuous improvement in adult education programmes.
European Cooperation
Promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange between adult education organisations across Europe.
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