Daft Bat

Use the story of Daft Bat by Jeanne Willis, to explore the importance
of seeing things from someone else’s perspective.

Who Are The Scottish Travellers?

This is the introductory activity from the Stanley Robertson: education from the heart of the traveller culture resource. Explore Stanley’s Scottish Traveller background and how his community have been part of Scottish history and heritage

What Makes Someone Scottish?

This activity is an exploration of students’ personal understanding of the concept of Scottish identity. It does not explore nationalism nor promote a specific national identity but looks to highlight the complexity and diversity involved in concepts of Scottishness. 

Toys that Teach

Dr Sian E Jones and Dr Clare L Uytman, from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh share ways to develop disability literacy in the primary classroom.

Danger! Educated Gypsy

I was educated in two worlds: in the settled world I was educated at a university dating back to the 16th century but in the Traveller world I was educated in oral history dating back to the 9th century. So, which was more valuable?

What Makes Me Scottish?

Jen Buchan, Global Citizenship advisor with Scotdec, reflects on ways to explore identity with young people and highlights new resources to aid this discussion.

Safe and Included

Iona Ward, a young person from Boroughmuir High School, finds out what LQBTQ+ young people need to feel safe and included at school.

Time for inclusive education

Jordan Daly from TIE, highlights the importance of LGBT inclusive education for ensuring all learners are safe, included and can see themselves in the curriculum.

Cultural Awareness Celebration

Arnault Kasa, from Peele primary school in West Lothian, explains how a well-planned cultural awareness day can engage learners, mobilise the community and create a sustainable culture of respect and dignity.