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

 

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

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT


Supporting parents to become involved in education


Communication and outreach


Parents’ rights and entitlements

LEADERSHIP


Leadership roles and responsibilities within schools


Local authority responsibilities


Tackling racism


Home education