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Practitioners' toolkit A resource for all involved in the education of children and young people from Gypsy/Traveller communities

 

This toolkit is for teachers, school leaders and all those involved in the education of children and young people from Gypsy/Traveller communities.

THE TOOLKIT IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT.

Culture and Traditions


History


Traditions


Misconceptions

CURRICULUM


Learning about nomadic cultures


Learning through a culturally sustaining curriculum


Learning within the traditions of the culture

PROMOTING BELONGING


Recognising Gypsy/Traveller culture in learning and teaching


Supporting positive relationships


Representing Gypsy/Traveller culture in school environments

MANAGING TRANSITIONS


Suppporting the move into school and nursery


Transitioning between primary and secondary schools


Positive transitions beyond school

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT


Communication and outreach


Co-production and meaningful roles


Supporting parents to become involved in education

LEADERSHIP


Leadership roles and responsibilities within schools


Local authority responsibilities


Government, national and international policy