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Resources for schools

There are a range of cultural resources available under the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month tab on our page. There is also a list of books that reflect Traveller culture available via the link on the left. Do you know who the first Romany Gypsy footballer to play for England was? Or which Irish […]

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GRTHM 2023 Events

The Traveller Education Service were delighted to host events in both Sutton & Merton to celebrate and promote Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month (GRTHM) for June 2023. We were joined by Traveller pupils and their families, representatives from their schools, educational colleagues from Merton and Cognus, councillors and the Deputy Mayor of Sutton. Thank […]

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GRTHM Competition

Cognus’ Traveller Education Service is proud to promote and celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) again this 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 […]

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GRTHM 2023 Resources

Here are some useful links with resources to help promote / celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: Travellers Times created digital downloads to accompany the film ‘Roads from the Past’ including an assembly, lesson plan ideas and a Lifestyle, History and Culture FAQs pack to support non-Traveller teaching staff, which can be used throughout June […]

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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 […]

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Education for Travellers

Cognus’ Traveller Education Service has a virtual training presentation to inform schools, services and other professionals about Traveller culture, the issues they face and provide advice and guidance for supporting Traveller pupils in education. We are also able to deliver bespoke training. Please contact the service if you are interested in accessing this resource or would […]

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All About Travellers

Did you know that ‘Traveller’ is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of both ethnic and cultural groups including Gypsies, Roma, Irish Travellers, Showmen and Boaters? Also, did you know that many of these are recognised as Ethnic Minority groups under the Race Relations Act? Here is a great short resource about where […]

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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 […]

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