12 June 2018
By Claire Anderson
Top 10 Tips - Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) inclusion and achievement (primary)
- All staff to receive Gypsy Roma Traveller cultural awareness training to enhance knowledge and respect of culture, and have awareness of experiences of Gypsy Roma Traveller community re: barriers to education
- Be proactive in promoting school-parent partnership
- Demonstrate clear and strict behaviour policy
- Key individuals in place for accessible and approachable point of contact for families
- Flexibility and understanding of cultural demands on school attendance
- Provide practical assistance and advice re transport, uniform, admissions
- Provide a culturally inclusive curriculum that reflects the Gypsy Roma Traveller culture through stories, pictures, topics, resources and play equipment
- Flexible curriculum approach to offer personalised learning opportunities
- Willingness to negotiate and talk with a 'problem solving approach' to families when issues arise
- Maintain and enhance links with previous pupils in continuing education