An exploration of the views of six children and young people from traveller families: educational experiences, ambitions and what they want from education

Phillips, Chloe Isobel (2020). An exploration of the views of six children and young people from traveller families: educational experiences, ambitions and what they want from education. University of Birmingham. Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.

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Abstract

There are large numbers of young Travellers living in the UK, and data demonstrates that both attainment and engagement in school are very low for this cohort (Cromarty, 2017). There is currently limited research investigating the views of young Travellers in the UK, particularly around education. This research therefore explores what six children and young people from Traveller families think about school, with the purpose of informing educational provision. This involves the use of semi-structured interviews to ask participants about their recent and historical experiences of school, their values and ambitions, and what form an ideal education would take. Thematic Analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) is used to establish common threads throughout the responses. Different viewpoints are highlighted, with the aim of illustrating the significant variability within this population. Factors influencing attainment and engagement, implications for professionals and directions for future research are indicated.

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Thesis (Doctorates > Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.)

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Doctorates > Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.

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