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STEP Knowledge Exchange Centre
Supporting equitable access to education for nomadic communitiesSTEP supports education leaders, practitioners, and families to ensure that education is accessible, authentic and has the highest expectations for all children and young people from traditionally nomadic cultures in Scotland.
-Help with accessing education-
-Children’s rights-
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.
Article 28 Your right to an education
Article 2 Non-discrimination
Article 42 Knowledge of rights
STEP Digital Sacks
Our brand new initiative ‘STEP Digital Sacks’ helps young people from nomadic communities with transitions into and beyond secondary schools. The Sacks provide a physical and virtual kit with everything you need to be successful in flexible education between home and school. Find out more in our Digital Zone.
DIGITAL ZONE | YOUNG PEOPLE
DIGITAL ZONE | TEACHERS
STEP STARTER SACK HOME-PLAY PROGRAMME
STEP Starter Sacks support early learning in the home for Gypsy/Traveller children. They also connect families with early learning centres. Sacks are themed around Literacy, Science, and Health & Wellbeing. All activities come with QR codes that link to videos, making learning at home simple and fun. Find out more by choosing a link.
New cultural awareness resources
Improve your cultural awareness of Gypsy/Traveller and nomadic communities. Find a range of videos and digital resources to support staff training here.
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.
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