Community Voices
Community members share personal experiences of accessing education
Produced by members of the Gypsy/Traveller community, these videos forefront personal experiences and human stories about accessing the Scottish school system. By sharing challenges and proven strategies, these parents and young people hope to empower other families with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about their children’s education. We are deeply grateful to the community members who made this project possible. Our thanks go to all the community members for their contribution. A big thank you to activity lead and interviewer, Tommy Bennett, for guiding these vital conversations. Tommy, a member of the Gypsy/Traveller community, has worked for many years supporting rights awareness, advocacy, and community engagement. Together, your voices offer a powerful roadmap for other Gypsy/Traveller to navigate their own educational journeys.
What were the challenges you faced accessing education as a Gypsy/Traveller family?
How easy was it to feel like you belong in a school community?
How did nursery help you get involved in the school system?
Few Gypsy/Travellers go on to secondary school, what advice would you give them?
How important is education to you as a Gypsy/Traveller?
As a parent from the Gypsy/Traveller community, what were your experiences of the school system?
How important have the senior staff, like the head teacher, been for you?
How important is education to you as a young Gypsy/Traveller?