The TRAIL Network exists to promote inclusive learning mobility in adult education by connecting organisations that are committed to making mobility opportunities more accessible, supportive, and competence-oriented for disadvantaged learners.

Our mission is to:

• Encourage transparency and quality in mobility programmes through the use of the TRAIL quality criteria and self-assessment tool
• Recognise and promote inclusive mobility offers through the TRAIL Badge on the PROVIDE Platform
• Create a space for exchange and visibility, where organisations can share practices, learn from one another, and identify inclusive partners
• Support a shared understanding of inclusion, accessibility, and learner-centred approaches in KA1 mobility

The TRAIL Network is not a formal association but an open, evolving community built on shared values and practical commitment to inclusion.

The TRAIL Approach is a practical framework to support organisations in providing inclusive and competence-oriented learning mobility for disadvantaged adult learners. It is built around a structured set of quality criteria, grouped into six key areas:

• Course Planning and Co-Design – Programmes anticipate diverse needs and involve learners in shaping content.
• Pre-Mobility Preparation – Learners receive tailored support to prepare emotionally, practically, and socially.
• Inclusive Course Delivery – Activities are delivered in ways that support participation, accessibility, and emotional regulation.
• Post-Mobility Integration – Learners are supported to reflect on their experience, reconnect with their peers or community, and take next steps.
• Competence-Oriented Learning and Validation – Learning is focused on transferable competences, with inclusive assessment and recognition.
• Diverse Learning Modalities – Content, interaction, and reflection are offered in multiple formats to suit different abilities and learning styles.

These criteria are implemented through the TRAIL Self-Assessment Tool, which helps organisations review and improve their readiness to send or host disadvantaged learners. Organisations that meet the TRAIL quality criteria can apply to receive the TRAIL Badge, which can be displayed on the PROVIDE Platform. This allows others to recognise mobility offers that are designed to be inclusive and accessible.

The TRAIL Approach does not impose a rigid model. It offers a clear but adaptable structure that helps organisations gradually improve their inclusive mobility practices—based on what works in real-world contexts.

The TRAIL Network offers access to practical resources that support organisations in improving their inclusive mobility practices — whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine existing offers.

Online CPD: Facilitating Inclusive Mobility

Our self-paced Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is designed for practitioners who plan, organise, or support KA1 mobility for adult learners. It aims to help you apply the TRAIL quality criteria in your own context and strengthen your organisation’s capacity to deliver accessible, learner-centred mobility offers. The course provides concrete strategies for inclusive planning, communication, mentoring, and evaluation. It includes:

• 8 thematic modules
• Coverage of the full mobility cycle and key inclusion challenges
• Flexible, practical content suitable for all experience levels

Good Practice Examples

Discover how others are already putting inclusive mobility into action. Our curated collection of 30 real-life cases from across Europe offers practical inspiration and shows that inclusive mobility is not only possible — it’s happening. Use them to reflect, adapt, and shape your own inclusive learning journeys. The collection showcases:

• Reaching and engaging disadvantaged learners
• Adapting mobility programmes to diverse needs
• Building effective support systems before, during, and after mobility
• Using creative, low-threshold approaches to foster competence development