Early Childhood Intervention: Analysis of Situations in Europe – Key Aspects and Recommendations

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is an important area both at policy and professional levels. It relates to the right of very young children and their families to receive the support they might need. ECI aims to support and empower the child, the family and the services involved. It helps to build an inclusive and cohesive society that is aware of the rights of children and their families.

Young Views on Special Needs Education

The European Parliament Hearing of young people with special educational needs took place in Brussels on 3 November 2003. The Agency organised it with the support of the ministries of education in its member countries and the European Commission. It was one of the major events within the framework of the European Year of People with Disabilities.

Twenty-three country delegations, with 146 representatives, participated in the event. The country delegations included 72 young people with special educational needs.

About us

We are the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE), an independent organisation that acts as a platform for collaboration for the ministries of education in our member countries.

Our work focuses on supporting our member countries to develop and implement inclusive education systems that ensure every learner’s right to inclusive and equitable educational opportunities. This enhances learners’ life chances and possibilities for actively participating in society.

Individual Transition Plans

Individual Transition Plans: Supporting the Move from School to Employment is a continuation of an earlier study on Transition from School to Employment for young people with special educational needs. 

This report, published in 2006, is the result of extensive collaborative work among experts on transition from 19 European countries, representatives from the employment sector, as well as young people with special educational needs and their families.