STEP Families

07/09/2026

Did you know that STEP have a range of digital resources for your child to continue their learning while you are shifting. Check out our digital learning programmes, there are a wide range of subjects from literacy and numeracy to landscaping and beauty! https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/young-people/digitallearningresources/

01/09/2026

CALL Scotland help children and young people to overcome disability and barriers to learning. They have a new series of free online webinars for parents starting tomorrow. The sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of the month and last around 30 minutes. They will explore how digital technology can support your child's learning. Follow the link for more information:

CALL Scotland is delighted to launch a new series of free online webinars for parents and carers during the 2026-27 academic year. Hosted on Microsoft Teams on the first Wednesday of each month from September to May at 7.30pm.

31/08/2026

This is a great opportunity for young people to have their voices heard. Survey is open until the 20th September. Follow the link to participate.

📢 Young people aged 11-30 are invited to take part in UNESCO's global consultation on the future of education!

This is a great opportunity for Scotland's young people to take part in a short survey and share their thoughts on . Session plans are available to help facilitators engage different age groups.

Find out more - survey closes 20 September⌛ https://bit.ly/4zqchT9

31/08/2026

Have your say on the use of smartphones, social media and the internet. Share your experiences to shape future support for children and young people.

The Scottish Government are inviting young people and their families/carers to share their experiences of using smartphones, social media and the internet.

The surveys aim to identify what support is needed to stay safe online - have your say by 30th September 👉 https://bit.ly/4cKUSLd

31/08/2026

This weekend Ando Glaso Roma Fest in Glasgow. Check out their website for the full programme.

This year's symposium will bring together educators, researchers, cultural practitioners, and community representatives to explore how intangible cultural heritage can enrich mainstream education. Through discussion and shared experiences, participants will examine how traditional knowledge, oral hi...

31/08/2026

The Gypsy/Traveller and Roma School Pledge is a commitment by schools to undertake certain steps to address barriers and improve outcomes in education for pupils from Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities. Has your school taken The Pledge?

27/08/2026

To support transition beyond primary school, STEP developed the Digital Transitions Programme allowing an 'anytime, any place' access to materials and a professional learning programme for staff. Get in touch if you know someone who would benefit from being part of the programme. https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/young-people/digital-sack/

24/08/2026

STEP run several national programmes. The Starter Sack early learning programme is the longest running. Addressing barriers to education in early years settings, it has had a positive impact on almost 700 families across Scotland. Do you know someone with a child under 5 who would benefit from a sack? Find out more on the STEP website https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/pre-5homeplay/

20/08/2026

Next week we host our second online workshop for the Trails of Tales book publishing project. We are excited to welcome back Richard, Michelle, Seamus and our schools to work together and bring this idea to life!

Trails of Tales book publishing project This creative publishing project brings together two internationally acclaimed artists, an award winningauthor, and a university committed to inclusive literacy, working alongside childrenfrom Pledge schools to publish a new picture book that centers on authen...

19/08/2026

Are you still travelling? Some children may not return to school straight after the summer holidays. You are entitled to continue to travel, but it is important to let your school know your plans. They have a duty of care to keep in touch while you are travelling and may call or email you if you have not returned to school. STEP's guide explains more about your rights as Gypsy/Travellers. https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/the-legal-processes/