STEP Centre for nomadic communities and education
@mobileandlearn.bsky.social
STEP is a national knowledge exchange centre supporting equitable access to education for traditionally nomadic communities. It is funded mainly by Scottish Government and is based at the University of Edinburgh.
Enquire webinar for parents: Settling in to school in Scotland @enquirereachasl.bsky.social events.humanitix.com/settling-in-... #families #parents #schools #teachers #Gypsy #Traveller #Roma #Culture #community #belonging #equity #access #empower #voice #children #youngpeople #education #learning
Settling in to school in Scotland
Helping parents and carers understand the school system in Scotland, including your child’s right to support for learning if they need it.
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STEP Starter Sack Programme is an amazing early years initiative for Gypsy/Traveller & Roma families. The programme promotes & supports culturally-sustaining approaches while building connections between early years settings & families. Find out more here: www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/pre-5homeplay/
STARTER SACK: PRE-5 HOME PLAY - STEP
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STEP Centre for nomadic communities and education@mobileandlearn.bsky.social · 7mo agoRequest your Sacks today!
📢 Get ready for #AntiBullyingWeek2026! Join the Get Ready for Anti-Bullying Week 2026 event and discover how your school, college or youth setting can take part in this year's campaign. 🗓️ Wednesday 7 October ⏰ 4:00–5:00pm Find out more and register: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work...
Researchers at The University of Edinburgh have identified increased risks of several inherited health disorders for Scottish Travellers. We hope this research supports early diagnosis and goes some way to address health inequalities. www.ed.ac.uk/news/scottis...
Scottish Traveller study uncovers unique genetics | News | The University of Edinburgh
The first major genetic study of Scottish Travellers has revealed that the community is genetically distinct, with deep ancestral roots in Scotland.
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Our latest STEP newsletter is now live! From digital learning to community engagement, discover how we connect research with practice and support educators working with mobile and nomadic communities. #educationforall #Travellervoices #inclusiveeducation mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQihvwcQ6...
We are building a space where educators can learn, share and reflect on inclusion for Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showpeople. The STEP Knowledge Exchange Centre is live - join us in shaping equitable education for all learners www.step.education.ed.ac.uk
STEP - Providing Flexible Learning for Travelling Communities
When families learn together and value education, children want to try hard and do well. They also understand that we can all learn and improve throughout our lives.
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Is a social media ban the answer to online bullying? The Anti-Bullying Alliance have concerns about the focus on access with factors enabling bullying within platforms remaining unaddressed.
Anti-Bullying Alliance@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk · 4w ago📱 "Will this actually make children safer online?" That's the question we're asking at the Anti-Bullying Alliance following today's announcement of a proposed social media ban for under 16s. Read our full response: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work... #AntiBullying #OnlineSafety
Want to understand what the UNCRC Act means for you and your organisation? Join this session to explore the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 in a clear, practical way. September 29th 2pm to 3.30pm ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
#GRTHM26 Part 2 of a 4 Part Research Blog Series by Gairloch Museum For Gypsy Roma Traveller History month in 2021 we traced the long history of Travellers within the Gairloch area. This year we’re tracing two of the families we met then in more detail… 👉 www.grthm.scot/new-page-1
Gairloch Museum Research Post 2 — GRTHM.scot
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Ready to take your children’s rights practice further? Join our In-depth training session to deepen your understanding of 5 principles of a Children’s Human Rights Approach, with dedicated time to explore each 1 in detail 📅 August 25th 9.30am to 4.30pm ➡️ togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
STEP's book publishing project was officially launched online this morning. It was fantastic to see educators and pupils join us to begin our collaboration on this exciting project. www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/book-publish... #representation
Book publishing project 2026 - STEP
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Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026 takes place 9–13 December across Scotland. The first national festival of its kind will bring together organisations, communities and campaigners to explore rights, dignity and justice. More info: www.hrcscotland.org/scotlands-hu... #HumanRights#Scotland
Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026
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Our A’ Adam’s Bairns resource uses music to explore themes of identity, welcoming and belonging at primary level. It’s a gentle, engaging way to open up conversations during Refugee Week this month, using song and creative activities to support discussion:
Scottish Identity and Diversity: music - A Adams Bairns
Exploring Scottish Identity and Diversity through Music This resource supports teachers to explore identity, diversity and belonging through music and the Expressive Arts. Using curriculum-linked…
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#GRTHM26 The Eugenics of The Tinker Experiments: Part One. This article is part one of series of articles written by Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly, that examine the role eugenics played, or was planned to play, in the ‘Tinker Experiments’. www.grthm.scot/week-one
Week One — GRTHM.scot
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Pledge your support for #AntiBullyingWeek 2026! 💙 ✅ Sign up to show your support today ✅ Get a supporter certificate to proudly display ✅ Be part of a campaign that reaches 8M+ young people Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/49S3Epk #BreakTheSilence
Did you know? We are now on Glow Blogs! We will be using this space to share our expert advice and and signpost to free training modules, webinars and short information videos. Read our first blog here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/en... #glowblogs #education #Scotland #supportforlearning
This year marks the 10th year of GRTHM being celebrated in Scotland. www.grthm.scot was developed in 2020 to ensure that celebrations could continue during lockdown. They have continued to promote events and resources, check out the website to find out more.
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Celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month with events held across Scotland
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ASL & Technology Conference 10.6.26 At 2.35pm join Claire from @talkingmats.bsky.social to learn how Talking Mats can be used alongside AAC systems to review current use, introduce AAC and empower AAC users to share their views. Register via the link bit.ly/ASLTech or QR code. #ASLTech2026
Alongside other anti-poverty charities in Scotland we're extremely concerned by the latest tackling child poverty delivery plan from the Scottish Government. 👇 @jrf-uk.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @trussellscot.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org
One Parent Families Scotland@opfs.org.uk · 2mo agoToday, OPFS joins @jrf-uk.bsky.social and partners across Scotland to call for a stronger Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. Around 30% of single parent families live with the devastating consequences of child poverty, something we see every day through the families we support.
Sharing the #GRT Lawyers #Substack ✍️. A space — authored by me and future collaborators — to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives from GRT voices, and build a bank of helpful content. Subscribe! 🤝 #InternationalRomaDay #Visibility #Diversity #Inclusionn open.substack.com/pub/grtlawye...
Happy International Roma Day: Making Ourselves Seen
"It is time to make a little more noise.”
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The Anti-Bullying Alliance and members have agreed a shared definition of bullying - "Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power." Find out more on their website.
Anti-Bullying Alliance@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk · 2mo agoThe Anti-Bullying Alliance and its members have an agreed shared definition of bullying based on research from across the world over the last 30 years. Find out more about it here 👉https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/all-about-bullying/understanding-bullying/definition
"You have to talk about it." 🎙️ Powerful words from Harry Styles on bullying. 💜 If you're experiencing bullying or know someone who is, don't face it alone. Find advice and support here: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform... #HarryStyles #Bullying Video credit: Scott Woodward
Today marks the start of Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month 🎉 #GRTHM We've previously worked with Friends, Families and Travellers to listen to the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people and share recommendations and resources. 🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
Take some time to build your understanding of the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people and how to challenge bullying effectively. Our online course explores the impact of bullying, shares practical guidance, and takes around 30–45 minutes to complete. 🔗 bit.ly/4u9qFLT #GRTHM
Last chance to book! ⏰ CPD Accredited Anti-Bullying Training from ABA on the foundations of a whole-setting approach to prevent and address bullying. 📅 Tuesday 2 June 🕒 3pm–6pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-bully...
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month is here! STEP's annual Art Challenge is now live, we can't wait to see what the young people have been creating this year. Find out more in this link: www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/grthm-art-ch... #GRTHM #GRTHM26
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Celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month with events held across Scotland
grthm.scot
Looking forward to hearing what is happening across the country during Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month! #GRTHM @article12scotland.bsky.social
Article 12 in Scotland@article12scotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago📣 Happy #GRTHM26!! 📣 We will be updating www.grthm.scot every Monday for the whole of June, so please do check back regularly for updates on posts and events! 🎨🖌️🖼️ This Monday, check out STEP’s annual #GRTHM Art Challenge: www.grthm.scot/step-art-exhi @mobileandlearn.bsky.social
📵 'Protection does not have to mean exclusion.' As calls to ban social media for children intensify around the world, Dr Astrid Van den Bossche @kingsdh.bsky.social says: children need safe‑by‑design platforms and support to build judgement and resilience, not exclusion from digital spaces ⬇️
Children don't need locking out of the internet. They need us to…
On Monday 9 March, MPs voted 307 to 173 against a ban on social media for under-16s, rejecting an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This development will surprise proponents…
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