The specific interest for the Danish SPISEY partner is comprised of a dual focus encompassing both research – and educational issues. For many years this collaborative perspective has guided activities, specially in the field of youth and education. Another focus area for the Danish partner has been organizational issues related to leadership and management. As an example, the Danish partner, together with The Organization for School Management Association, has developed ‘The Inclusion Compass’ as a supportive initiative and ‘tool’ for implementation of inclusion in compulsory school in Denmark.

To investigate SPISEY factors is relevant for gaining new knowledge and developing alternative practice in order to support youth, and this focus is at the center for activities in both research, education of professionals and further education of professionals mirroring the objectives for University College South Denmark.

In the Danish part of the project two educational institutions, representing the transition from primary school to youth education, will participate in SPISEY. Study 10 represents 10th grade in Danish compulsory school and pupils aged 16 – 17 in the process of being prepared for further education and vocation, and FGU Vest represents a brand-new education comprised of both traditional academic subjects and several practical activities related to traditional crafts and trades aimed at young people aged 18 – 25, with the need to clarify their possible future trajectory in education or vocation.