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.https://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mzfyw5voks2hWe were delighted to welcome Richard O'Neill to several schools across Scotland last week as part of our Trails and Tales project. The children were enthusiastic, creative and the wee ones particularly loved the interactive storytelling!03 Nov 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfyw5voks2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mz3gdk6kgo2nThrough two case studies, STEP offer strategies to promote inclusion in this book chapter - Gypsies, Roma, Travellers: Teachers making a difference, found in Social Justice Re-examined. https://www.ucl-ioe-press.com/books/social-justice-equality-and-human-rights-social-justice-re-examined-2/30 Oct 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3gdk6kgo2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mywxq5hvdw2zBarriers to attendance are not just about missing school, they reflect deeper issues of access, belonging and trust. At STEP, we explore how discrimination and systemic inequalities affect pupils from Gypsy/Traveller, Roma and Showpeople communities: https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/teachers28 Oct 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywxq5hvdw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3myrusbezgs2qIn STEP's 2024 review of educational experiences, six key barriers to education were highlighted. Read more here: https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/STEP_Report-2024.pdf #inclusion #educationforall26 Oct 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrusbezgs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mxoiujrh6s2dWhat does inclusion mean for marginalised pupils? It's about belonging, representation and opportunity. Discover how STEP research informs practice in this case study https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/project/creative-approach-to-community-cohesion/ #communityparticipation #inclusion12 Oct 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxoiujrh6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mx5phkq3r226Looking forward to welcoming schools to our third online workshop tomorrow with Richard, Michelle and Shamus. This session young people will be contributing ideas to the front cover and blurb. Check out what we have been up to in previous sessions: https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/book-publishing-project-2026/05 Oct 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5phkq3r226https://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mvzppndlgk2oThe Practitioners' Toolkit provides resources for all involved in the education of young Gypsy/Travellers. With community voice at the centre, it provides practical support for educators. https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/teachers-toolkit/ #inclusion #communityvoice21 Sep 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzppndlgk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mvndbc6srs2iEVENT REMINDER! We're looking forward to the next creative workshop with schools on the 6th of Oct. Led by author Richard O'Neill, these online workshops are part of our amazing book publishing project 2026. Details here https://step.education.ed.ac.uk/events/step-trails-of-tales-book-publishing-project-creative-workshop-3/16 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvndbc6srs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3muwjtmn7pc2dSTEP's Gypsy/Traveller and Roma School Pledge is part of the Scottish Government's Action Plan. We know that when Gypsy/Traveller and Roma pupils see representations of their culture, they feel a sense of belonging in their school community. https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/school-pledge-to-the-gypsy-traveller-community/07 Sep 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwjtmn7pc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3muemxbepyc2dThis weekend is Ando Glaso Roma Fest in Glasgow. The two day festival kicks off with the Roma Symposium, bringing together educators, researchers, practitioners and community representatives to discuss how cultural heritage can enrich mainstream education. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roma-symposium-ando-glaso-roma-fest-glasgow-2026-tickets-1996654858430?aff=oddtdtcreator31 Aug 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muemxbepyc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3muem3ib5s22dThe STEP Starter Sack is our longest running programme. Since 2020, 849 sacks have been distributed across 20 local authorities, supporting 698 Gypsy/Traveller families. The infographic explains more about the programme delivery and impact. https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/teachers/step-starter-sack-programme/ #inclusion31 Aug 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muem3ib5s22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mttkom3tbk2bEVENT REMINDER: Tues 25th August 2026, STEP/Trails of Tales Book Publishing Project Creative Workshop 09.15-10.15 BST MS Teams. Full details and joining link here: https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/events/step-trails-of-tales-book-publishing-project-creative-workshop-2/24 Aug 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttkom3tbk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mtt6v6dkbk2sFrom digital learning to community engagement - STEP programmes connect research with practice. Learn how we support educators working with mobile and nomadic communities www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/teachers/ #EducationResearch #STEPProgrammes24 Aug 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtt6v6dkbk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3ms6hpwgulc2eEnquire webinar for parents: Settling in to school in Scotland @enquirereachasl.bsky.social https://events.humanitix.com/settling-in-to-school-in-Scotland #families #parents #schools #teachers #Gypsy #Traveller #Roma #Culture #community #belonging #equity #access #empower #voice #children #youngpeople #education #learning03 Aug 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6hpwgulc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3ms6gk3sysc2eSTEP 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/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Aug 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6gk3sysc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mqr4pir5es2iResearchers 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. https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/scottish-traveller-study-uncovers-unique-genetics?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=cam_research_comms&utm_term=&utm_content=scottish_traveller_genes&fbclid=IwZnRzaATFnOtwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKoJyZhaEpHdWBLMsYXuSgsRodT7MWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7NKgo7HIiKNxyLVU4Y9wZBcr3-ZNksD_UXdGuZslYcO9PicEj-YfEs8lRtSw_aem_urr1Gc2wFRYUqMckfzk5dA16 Jul 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr4pir5es2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mqmcdfemsc2dOur 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 https://mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQihvwcQ6tzXARjpnJzIAjCIvJIRtT7MmI2PiguC1pQ8t7xYxpaMxXjcUwga0ODgEPM272s14 Jul 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmcdfemsc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mqmamuhlnc2dWe 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 https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/14 Jul 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmamuhlnc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3mqlzwo2z7c2dIs 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jul 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlzwo2z7c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mobileandlearn.bsky.social/post/3moxjm37r5c2q https://mailings.ed.ac.uk/2MQP-23R6Y-48/sv.aspx23 Jun 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:dn44yickhl5f4cbcucste7qi/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxjm37r5c2q