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New Education Leaflets and DVD from STEP

These leaflets and DVD 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.

Download the leaflets in PDF format:

• Education in Scotland: Information for Gypsies/Travellers

• Being Safe in School in Scotland: Information for Gypsies/Travellers

• Additional Support for Learning in Scotland: Information for Gypsies/Travellers

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@education.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

Inclusive Educational Approaches for Gypsies and
Travellers within the context of interrupted learning

Guidance for Local Authorities and Schools

free to download in PDF format

Stop Bullying Now! A guide for Gypsy and Traveller children and families

This colourful, child-friendly, pocket-sized guide suggests ways for Gypsy and Traveller pupils and their families to respond to incidents of bullying. It was produced by teachers of Gypsy and Traveller children and the Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP), at the University of Edinburgh.

These leaflets can be ordered FREE from STEP.

download the Stop Bullying Now guide for children in PDF format

download the Stop Bullying Now guide for families in PDF format