Citation

Bloomer F, Hamilton J, Potter M. Educ. Citizen. Soc. Justice 2014; 9(1): 3-18.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1746197913475767

PMID

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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.

Language: en