Gypsy, Traveller & Roma Families
Practitioners
Children & young
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STEP Knowledge Exchange Centre
STEP 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.– information for families-
Knowledge exchange and impact programmes
Art at the heart of inclusive learning
In our research programmes we explore how young people from travelling communities can use art to celebrate travelling culture past, present and future. We also use art to explore difficult questions about travelling identities and how digital and visual methods can challenge how people from 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 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 toolkit with everything you need to be successful in flexible education between home and school. Find out more in our Digital Zone.
STARTER SACK programme continues to impact families
Starter Sacks distributed
Participating local authorities
Families impacted
The STEP Starter Sack Programme is now in its fourth year. Find out more about the programme’s impact on uptake of early learning for young children from the Gypsy/Traveller community and how to get involved here: STEP Starter Sacks
-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.
Article 28 Your right to an education
Article 2 Non-discrimination
Article 42 Knowledge of rights
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.