Education for Change

Education for Change

Supporting Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish/Scottish/Welsh Traveller families in the UK to Navigate Education.

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Advice and guidance on Schools

Starting School

Starting School

Applying for places, changing schools, uniforms and free school meals

Special Education Needs

Special Education Needs

All you need to know about SEND

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Additional support and benefits

From free school meals, uniform and transport

Explore the issues in and around Education

Attendance

Learn about how important attendance is, our work and get help

Exclusion

Learn about the rules, what to do, and how to get our help

Bullying

Read our stance on bullying, how to handle and get help

Our work to support you and educational organisations

Here at The Traveller Movement, we have a Community Advocacy Caseworker who can support Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller families facing significant educational challenges, and who often experience discrimination in the provision of educational and social support services.

We can provide support in the following areas:

  • How to apply for a school place
  • Advice on how to tackle bullying towards Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller young people
  • Advice and support for education-related expenses (school uniform, equipment, and school transport)
  • Advice on registering special educational needs and disabilities, as well as the provision of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
  • Support with issues of non-attendance and the use of ‘the t-code’ for applicable absences
  • Advice and support on all types of school exclusions (including self-exclusions)
  • Advice on how to provide effective elective home education and when to opt for formal education
  • Support with finding extra educational tuition
  • Advice on progression into further and higher education courses and forms of study

Feedback on our work with Education settings

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Contact our Team

The Traveller Movement also provides support, guidance, and training for education-linked organisations who wish to improve their engagement with Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities.

Please contact our Community Advocacy Caseworker on 07908 433412 or email our team for support and advice.