Challenges and barriers in primary school education: The experiences of Traveller children and young people in Northern Ireland

Fiona Bloomer, Jennifer Hamilton, Michael Potter

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    Abstract

    Exclusion, discrimination and widespread disadvantage are issues common to the Traveller community. Children from the Traveller community are often seen as the most at risk within the education system in respect of attendance, attainment and bullying. In this article, we consider the views of Traveller children and parents with respect to primary level education in Northern Ireland and assess the level of support that exists to help Traveller children within the education system. The findings from the research are discussed with reference to institutional discrimination and the varying experiences of children and their families, including an identification of positive attitudes to education contrary to typical stereotypes.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3-18
    Number of pages16
    JournalEducation, Citizenship and Social Justice
    Volume9
    Issue number1
    Early online date18 Feb 2013
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2014

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