Gypsies and travellers
Introduction
'Gypsies and Travellers in Scotland are not one homogenous group, but consist of several groups each with different histories and cultures. Importantly, the capitalization of the word ‘Traveller’ distinguishes people belonging to one of a number of Traveller communities from a ‘traveller’ understood as an individual engaged in traveling. The main groups are:
- Scottish Gypsies/Travellers
- Occupational Travellers
- New Travellers
- Travellers from other parts of Britain or from Europe.'
Resources
Time travellers
The Time Travellers website has been created by young Gypsy/Travellers from across Scotland. The website promotes understanding and highlights the discrimination and exclusion experienced by many young people.
Inclusive Educational Approaches for Gypsies and Travellers within the context of interrupted learning
Guidance for education authorities, schools and others to support them in developing inclusion when meeting the education needs of Gypsies and Travellers.
Scottish Travellers education programme (STEP)
STEP is a resource designed to promote greater educational inclusion for Gypsy and Traveller children and young people and their families.
Sharing practice
Stepping stones to a smooth transition
The Falkirk Bilingual and Traveller Pupil Support Service supports pupils, their schools and families to cope with the transition to a different culture, language and school system.
GATE: Gypsy and Traveller Education Support Service in Fife
At the Auchterderran Centre, a small group of dedicated teachers is working to encourage and motivate the children of all Gypsy/Traveller communities in Fife to attend their local schools.
Rapid Assessment Pack
The Rapid Assessment Pack was developed by Douglas Hutchison, principal educational psychologist with South Ayrshire Council. The pack is an easy to use resource that allows teachers to make a quick assessment of children whose schooling has been interrupted.