We support schools to meet the needs of children from Traveller backgrounds (including Gypsy, Roma, Travellers of Irish Heritage, Showmen, Circus and Occupational Travellers). We can offer support with:
- admission into school, advice and guidance on communicating with family effectively
- advice on individualised transition programmes for Traveller pupils from primary to secondary
- developing inclusive approaches, fostering positive relationships and planning curriculum opportunities to value and promote Traveller culture
- information for distant learning
- raising awareness of Traveller cultures and history
This eLearning course is fully funded for maintained schools and £35 for all other schools and settings.
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen awareness training
Designed to increase awareness and develop respect and understanding of these communities, the training not only focuses on legislation, but looks at common misconceptions, stigma, stereotyping and myths around these communities to improve understanding. We also look at effective, practical approaches to working positively with these communities to promote educational outcomes.
Our inset day and twilight webinars are fully funded for maintained schools and at a reduced cost for all other schools and settings.
Resources
- Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen’s Experiences of Education – Understanding Traveller’s experiences of primary and secondary education (Report 2022)
- GRT Everyday Racism
- Guide to Roma
- Supporting Roma Voices – University of Salford (2016)
- NATT Roma resources
- Moving forward together raising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller achievement (National Strategies) Book 1
- Moving forward together raising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller achievement – teaching and learning (National Strategies) Book 3
- Moving forward together raising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller achievement – Engagement with parents, carers and wider community (National Strategies) Book 4
- Gypsy, Roma, Traveller pupils: improving educational outcomes
- The Traveller Times – online FAQ pack
Useful links
- Making sense of the Census 2021 for the outcomes and experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people June 2023
- Gypsies’ and Travellers’ lived experiences, education and employment, England and Wales: 2022
- Improving outcomes for GRT pupils – DfE research
- Gypsy or Irish Traveller populations, England and Wales – Office for National Statistics
- Finding a new home – Exeter City Council
- Gypsies and Travellers – Mid Devon District Council
- Gypsies and Travellers – Teignbridge District Council
- Gypsies and Travellers – North Devon Council
- Information for families in Devon