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.
Families
Practitioners
Children & young People
research and impact programmes
Sustaining and producing cultural realities
Our ‘Sustaining and producing cultural realities’ research explores how young people from nomadic communities can use digital art to experiment with representations of their cultures and identities. Find out more here.
The School Pledge for Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities
The School Pledge is part of Scottish Government’s Gypsy/Traveller Action Plan. The Pledge is a commitment by schools to improve access, experiences and outcomes for nomadic communities. Find out more here.
Digital Transitions for flexible learning and positive destinations
This programme supports positive transitions through a physical ‘Digital Sack’ and virtual toolkit. This flexible model 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.