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Scottish Traveller Education Programme

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Resources

STEP provides information on up to date resources available in Scotland and the UK. The STEP Special Collection has been transferred to the library, which includes books, articles, work packs, media materials. STEP also keeps an up to date database of useful people/contacts.

Visit the publications page for the full range of resources STEP has available.

Education Leaflets and DVD from STEP

drawing The DVD and leaflets were designed to help Gypsy/Traveller parents’ access information about education, particularly about 'authorised attendance'; on how to keep children safe when at school; and, to introduce Gypsy/Traveller communities to the meanings and implications of the Additional Support for Learning Act (2004) for the education of their children. However, the resources have been well received by educational professionals and local authority officers working with mobile families.

Download the leaflets in PDF format:

View clips from the DVD*:

Clip 1: benefits of education (2.4MB file size)
Clip 2: what happens at pre-school or nursery? (1.5MB file size)
Clip 3: what should I do if I get bullied at school? (1.6MB file size)
Clip 4: more information about racist bullying and name-calling (2.2MB file size)

*These clips are in .mov format - if you cannot view them, you can download Quicktime for free.

For the full DVD, contact STEP (Tel: 0131 651 6444 or Email: step@ed.ac.uk).

Helpful Hints for Teachers working with Gypsies and Travellers for the first time.

This introductory guide for teachers working with Gypsy and Traveller children provides information on how to make links with children and families, and relevant resources and publications.

free to download in PDF format