Traveller Education In The Mainstream The Litmus Test

Download or read book Traveller Education in the Mainstream written by Brian Foster and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnic monitoring of Gypsy Roma Travellers since 2003 has resulted in their education becoming a national priority, supported by the National Strategies and the OFSTED inspection framework. A national network of Traveller Education Support Services works to enable Gypsy Roma Travellers to become active participants in their children's education, schools and local authorities to respond to their needs, and pupils to have continuity of education through transitions and when mobile. This book aims to provide the basic background information for anyone involved in supporting this process. The information is organised in accessible, cross-referenced sections so readers can go straight to the section most relevant to their needs.