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GRTHM Competition

Cognus’ Traveller Education Service was proud to promote and celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) again last year in collaboration with schools in both Sutton and Merton by running a competition for the children and young people that we support. Their task was to create a poster about Traveller history, or what being a Traveller […]

GRTHM 2024 Resources

Here are some useful links with resources to help promote / celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: Twinkl have a lots of information and a range of FREE resources available to download. Friend, Families & Travellers are focusing on the theme of ‘Family’ and what it means to help celebrate GRTHM this year. They have […]

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

Did you know that June is Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month? Since 2008, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) has been celebrated throughout the UK throughout the month of June sharing the history, culture and language of Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities. Through celebration, education and raising awareness, GRTHM helps to tackle prejudices, challenge myths […]

Education for Travellers

Gypsies, Roma and Travellers have the lowest educational attainment at all key stages up to and including KS4, out of any ethnic groups in the UK. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children have amongst the highest rate ofexclusions out of any ethnic groups in the UK. IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR GYPSY, ROMA AND TRAVELLER CHILDREN IN EDUCATION […]

All About Travellers

Did you know that ‘Traveller’ is an umbrella term that covers a range of ethnic and cultural groups including Gypsies, Roma and Irish Travellers. Also, some of these groups are recognised as Ethnic Minority groups under the Race Relations Act. It is estimated that there are approximately 300,000 Gypsies and Travellers and 200,000 Roma in […]

Support for Travellers

These organisations and charities provide a wide range of support specifically for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Friends, Families & Travellers The Traveller Movement The Margaret Clitherow Trust Report Racism is for anyone that has experienced or witnessed any type of anti-Gypsy, Roma Travellerism, abuse, discrimination, harassment or violence. https://reportracismgrt.com/ (external website) https://travellermovement.org.uk/equality-and-social-justice-unit (external website) Police-Act-Booklet […]

Information, Advice and Guidance

Coram Children’s Legal CentreAn independent national advice centre that offers information and support on education, including exclusion from school.Website: Coram Legal Centre ACE EducationProvides independent advice and information for parents and carers on state education in England.Website: Ace Education Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to […]

Exclusion information for Parents and Carers

There are a range of services available that can provide you with advice and information on the prevention of school exclusion and what happens if a fixed-period or permanent exclusion is issued. A Graduated Response – Preventing ExclusionThis document has been developed by the Sutton Local Area which details aims and principles, as well as […]

Information for Parents and Carers

Exclusion is when a pupil is sent home from school for disciplinary reasons. An exclusion can be for a fixed period (where a pupil is not allowed in a school for a specified number of days, or for part of the school day) or permanent (where the Headteacher has decided that a pupil should not […]

Useful Documents and Videos

More information on school exclusion can be found in the Department for Education (DfE) guidance. Behaviour in schools: Advice for headteachers and school staff (link to document) This publication provides advice to schools on behaviour in schools and the related legal duties of headteachers, and members of staff. It includes guidance on support for pupils to behave […]