STEP KNowledge exchange centre
We support education leaders, practitioners, and families to ensure that education is accessible, culturally-sustaining and has the highest expectations for all children and young people from traditionally nomadic cultures in Scotland.
Gypsy, Traveller & Roma Families
Practitioners
Children & young People
research and impact programmes
Art at the heart of inclusion and belonging
Our current research ‘Sustaining and producing cultural realities’ explores how young people from travelling communities can use digital art to experiment with representations of their cultures and identities. Using digital visual methods young people co-produce digital narratives and challenge how communities are seen in society. Find more details here.
The School Pledge for Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities
The School Pledge programme forms part of Scottish Government’s National Action Plan for Gypsy/Traveller education. The Pledge is a commitment by schools to improve access, experiences and outcomes in education for traditionally nomadic communities. Find more details here School Pledge.
Digital Transitions for flexible learning and positive destinations
Our Digital Transitions Programme helps young people from nomadic communities with transitions into and beyond secondary schools. Digital Sacks provide a physical and virtual toolkit for flexible education that allows pupils to engage with education while sustaining their culture and ways of being. Find out more here.
– information for families-
-Children’s rights resources-
The views and experiences of children and young people from travelling communities can tell us much about the barriers that exist within our education system. Hear what these young people have to say in our Young Voices project.
Article 28 Your right to an education
Article 2 Non-discrimination
Article 42 Knowledge of rights
Starter Sacks continue to impact Gypsy/Traveller families
Starter Sacks distributed
Participating local authorities
Families impacted
Digital Transitions programme great success
Pieces of digital hardware distributed
Participating local authorities
Young people impacted
STEP EVENTS
STEP events are free and accessible to all involved in the delivery of education for traditionally nomadic communities. Tap on each event to find out more or join a live session.