ESF-Works is the showcase and forum for policy and practice lessons from the 2007-2013 European Social Fund (ESF) programme in England. It is aimed at all professionals working in the areas of employment and skills, regardless of their European funding experience.
ESF-Works is part-funded through ESF Technical Assistance. For more information about the ESF programme in England, see the national ESF web site.
ESF-Works is aimed at all professionals working in the areas of employment and skills, regardless of their European funding experience.
This section features a number of themes that will highlight significant lessons and make connections with policy and practice beyond the confines of European funding.
The innovation, transnational and mainstreaming strand of the European Social Fund (ESF) supports a small number of strategic, regional projects looking to develop and deliver new ways of extending employment opportunities and raising workforce skills.
Projects from all regions of England are represented in our project database, which highlights the value and lessons of ESF activities.
The cross-cutting themes of Equal Opportunities and Sustainable Development are at the heart of the European Social Fund. All projects in receipt of ESF, should have policies and strategies in place to take forward these themes – ensuring that no-one is discriminated against and the environment and sustainability are considered operationally. Watch the interview.
Learning Library - a database of resources where you will find reports, learning materials for tutors and learners, examples of publicity materials, and project documents from Equal-Works.
Interviews - current ESF interviews with practitioners and policy-makers.
News - an archive of news items.
ESF-Works will feature ongoing evaluations run by the ESF evaluation team based in the Department for Work and Pensions. The aim is to examine the effectiveness of the programme and its contribution to policies to extend employment opportunities and develop a skilled workforce. Information about specific surveys will be placed on the site during the course of the programme. At present the following evaluations are taking place:
We are interested in hearing from current ESF projects and networks who want to share their innovative methodologies in demonstrating soft outcomes. Please e-mail us at feedback@esf-works.com.
New ESF commissioning for 2011-2013 will take place later this year - read concise summaries of all new regional frameworks and supporting resources for potential providers.
ESF providers and subcontractors are invited to nominate themselves for the new ESF equal opportunities and sustainable development mainstreaming 'Leader' awards.
A new tool was unveiled at the Inclusion Welfare to Work Conference in Liverpool for providers delivering welfare to work programmes on behalf of the DWP. 50+ Works is a new, free-of-charge, online good practice guide for those working in the sector who may find themselves supporting older jobseekers to get back into work.
This year’s Adult Learners’ Week Awards Ceremony for the North East took place in spring sunshine in the glorious setting of the Alnwick Garden in Northumberland.
ESF Network Provider events are designed to offer opportunities to learn from the experts: in this case, the experts were those currently helping offenders and ex-offenders in the region.
View all news itemsESF-Works is about sharing the details of best practice, showcasing effective intervention, stimulating debate, and giving voice to participants at all levels.
Do you have something to say about the issues covered on the web site? Are there lessons you would like to share with the wider community? Do you want your ESF project featured on this site?
Contact us at comments@esf-works.com.
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