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Gypsies, Roma and Travellers

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Support and Guidance for Schools

The Stronger Communities and Cohesion Team offers guidance to schools and Early Years settings who wish to ensure that they are providing the high quality support necessary to ensure that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller learners achieve their full potential.

For any advice, or to request support, please contact

equalityanddiversity@lancashire.gov.uk

Support for GRT Co-ordinators - Email, phone, termly meeting

  • provide guidance on good practice

  • give policy updates

  • opportunity to raise concerns and seek advice

Advice and Guidance

Training

Roma Support

  • language support for children, families and communities

  • community liaison

  • multi agency support

Teaching Assistant Support

Examples of TA support in your school could include:

  • Initial support for new arrivals

  • literacy and numeracy support for pupils substantial learning gaps

  • mentoring, particularly around key transitions

  • family liaison support

GRT resources

Visit our GRTHM page to explore some resources.

The Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boaters' Pledge for Schools

Improving access, retention, and outcomes in education for Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters

GTRSB Pledge for Schools | Buckinghamshire New University (bucks.ac.uk)

Schools that have signed the pledge | Buckinghamshire New University

For further enquiries please contact - equalityanddiversity@lancashire.gov.uk