The Education of Roma, Sinti and Caminanti Children in Italy: Pathways to School Inclusion

Abstract

In this chapter, the author describes the education of Roma, Sinti and Caminanti (RSC) children in Italy focussing on possible pathways to school inclusion. According to available national reports, there are about 140,000 RSC people living in Italy, who the author calls a ‘hidden minority’. The author provides detailed information on their ethnic origins and traditions, describes their legal and social situation, culture and language. Then the author outlines the attainment of RSC in the Italian education system and the most important policies to support their successful education. In conclusion, the author presents selected programmes to promote social inclusion and education of RSC children.

Citation

Cavioni, V. (2019), "The Education of Roma, Sinti and Caminanti Children in Italy: Pathways to School Inclusion", Óhidy, A. and Forray, K.R. (Ed.) Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Western and Southern Europe, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 67-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-263-820191009