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Community Voices

Young voices

Produced with young people from different travelling backgrounds, these series of videos offer a unique personal insight into mobile cultures, lifestyles from the viewpoint of young Travellers.  Hear what these young people have to say about education, school life, work and traditions.  By openly and authentically sharing their stories, these young Travellers hope to raise cultural awareness and improve expereinces for other children and young people.

Do you think Traveller culture is well understood in schools?

What do you think would make education more inclusive for Travellers?

How do you continue with your learning while travelling for the shows?

View from a young Gypsy/Traveller

View from a young Gypsy/Traveller

View from a young Showperson

What are your future aspirations?

How does aspects of Traveller culture impact school attendance?

Have you experienced discrimination in school?

View from a young Showperson

View from a young Gypsy/Traveller

View from a young Showperson