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Travellers and Roma

This topic is concerned with raising the educational achievement of pupils from Traveller and Roma communities. It aims to enhance awareness of the needs of Traveller and Roma pupils amongst teacher educators and student teachers. This topic addresses inequalities and provides strategies for increasing the pupils’ educational opportunities. Below is a selection of key resources in this area. Other resources can be found by browsing the themes (A to F) in the left-hand box. Number of resources (24)


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Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month (GRTHM) June 2010
June 2010 marks the third Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. This annual event aims to celebrate the rich heritage, history and culture of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
21.04.10
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Teachers TV Travellers in education : Inclusion
This 15 minute video showcases two grant- funded educational projects that were developed to encourage schools to become more inclusive environments for Traveller children.
16.04.10
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Teachers TV Traveller Girl
This video is part of the How am I different? series of Teachers TV programmes. It portrays the educational experiences of a ten year old Traveller girl of Irish heritage.
16.04.10
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Improving Educational Outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Pupils: What works? (DCSF, 2009)
This is an interim report on the case study phase of a three year study commissioned by the DCSF and conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
20.11.09
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Moving forward together: Raising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller achievement (2009)
A set of National Strategy guidance materials to support teachers in promoting the progress and achievement of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils and in meeting their statutory duties in terms of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.
19.11.09
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Scenario 9: Challenging stereotypes about Gypsy Traveller pupils.
This scenario looks at challenging stereotypes about Gypsy Traveller pupils and was specially commissioned for trainee teachers and school mentors.
29.06.09
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Scenario 8: How can I integrate Gypsy Traveller pupils in the school?
This scenario addresses the integratation of Gypsy Traveller pupils in school and was specially commissioned for trainee teachers and school mentors.
29.06.09
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Literature Review - Improving outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils (2009)
This review of the literature on the education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils was published recently by the DCSF
19.03.09
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Gypsy Traveller students in secondary school: perceptions of behaviour and patterns of exclusion
DCSF research digest of study looking at perceptions of behaviour and patterns of exclusion - Gypsy and Traveller pupils.
09.02.09
Sticks and Stones DVD - racism and Travellers
This powerful 20 minute DVD reveals how young Gypsy and Irish Traveller children deal with the racial abuse they encounter. The film contains interviews with a number of children and young people who recount details of the harassment and abuse they face on a regular basis.
23.01.09
Prejudice and Pride: Resource pack based on the experiences of young Travellers
Prejudice and Pride is a valuable resource pack comprising a DVD and a research report . The 28 page report presents the findings of a study commissioned by the Cambridgeshire Traveller Implementation Group and published by the Ormiston Children and Families Trust.
23.01.09
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Raising the achievement of Gypsy Roma and Traveller pupils (DCSF, 2008)
A free booklet and accompanying DVD published by the DCSF (National Strategies) containing three case studies of primary schools describing good practice in supporting the learning of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils.
23.01.09
Hidden Identities in the Staffroom: Being a Gypsy and a Teacher
A personal account written by an early career teacher who is also a Gypsy.
10.01.09
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Travellers and Roma Resources on the Multiverse website
Powerpoint presentation introducing the Travellers and Roma topic.
18.08.08
'Prejudice and Pride' DVD - exploring the experiences of young Gypsies and Travellers
40 second clip from 'Prejudice and Pride' DVD which shows young Gypsy Travellers talking about their site and the lack of facilities
15.05.08
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The Inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people - DCSF (2008)
Guidance and practical solutions for local authorities and schools on the inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people.
22.02.08
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Aiming High: Partnerships between schools and Traveller Education Support Services in raising the achievement of Gypsy Traveller pupils - DfES (2005)
Guidance on how schools and Traveller Educations Support Services can work collaboratively to help raise the attianment of Traveller pupils.
09.01.08
Survey of Traveller Educational Provision (Ireland) - DES (2005)
Report on the inclusion of Traveller pupils in mainstream education (primary) in Ireland.
09.10.06
Traveller Education: Accounts of Good Practice - C.Tyler (2005)
A review and summary of the book.
21.06.05
ITE Session: On the Margins: Racism and Gypsy Traveller communities
PowerPoint exploring racism and stereotyped perceptions about Gypsies and Travellers. It challenges student teachers'/trainees' thinking about Gypsy Traveller communities depicted in tabloid newspapers.
21.06.05
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