Gypsies, Roma and Travellers
Gypsy Roma Traveller Support and Guidance for schools
The Equality and Diversity 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
Funded Offer for Lancashire Schools and Early Years Settings
- Initial advice visit for new GRT pupils
- Termly meetings
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
GRT Teaching Assistant Support
Examples of GRT 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)
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