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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]