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The Traveller Movement have created this short video which explains the importance of celebrating GRTHM - and the different histories and cultures of the different children and young people we support from GRT communities.

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Use this whole-school approach audit tool to identify areas of good practice and identify areas for improvement. The action plan will provide you with guidance and resources for every area to ensure you achieve a measurable impact. If you require any support, please call 0333 313 7165 to get in touch with one of our advisers. This phone line is open on weekdays, from 9am to 5pm.

If your query relates to training, please email sendandinclusiontraining@norfolk.gov.uk

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Use this guidance to ensure leaders and school governors know everything they need to know about GRT History Month

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Try these resources to help your planning for GRT History Month

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Use these quick curriculum activities to engage pupils with GRT History Month

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Use this guidance, information and resources to develop a whole school approach to embedding GRT History Month throughout your school ethos and environment.

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Use these resources and guidance to support staff awareness, confidence and skills.

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Use these ideas and resources to better capture CYP voice in relation to GRT History Month

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See best practice ideas and resources from other schools across Norfolk!

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Every year Friends, Families and Travellers create Education and Resource packs with activities and information to use during History Month

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2023 - Friends, Families and Travellers

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This year's theme for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is 'Weaving Journeys', focusing on patterns of travel, old and new.

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Local and national news, events and initiatives related to the GRT community.

GRT History Month June 2023

What is Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month?
" Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month celebrates the diverse ways that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities add to the vibrancy of life in the UK and recognises the varied contributions that these communities have made to British society historically and today. "

This year's theme is:

'Weaving Journeys: A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller lives, histories and cultures '.

The GRT Service have produced Padlets that enable schools to embed GRT history and culture into their curriculums, adding diversity to teaching and learning. Some resources directly relate to this year's theme and include teaching instruction sheets which focus on Travelling Patterns, Crown Derby and a 'create your own plate pattern' sheet, and traditional basket weaving activity related to weaving journeys and patterns.

Friends, Families and Travellers have produced high quality GRTHM Resource packs for schools including a downloadable timeline of significant dates in GRT history, a competition for children to design their own patterns, and lots more!

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2023 - Friends, Families and Travellers (gypsy-traveller.org)

For more information please contact: hilary.heath@norfolk.gov.uk

This takes place in September and aims to unite Showmen from around the world to celebrate all aspects of the fairgrounds,

and the joy they bring to communities everywhere

Future4fairgrounds start World Fun Fair Month | Travellers Times

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Gypsy, Roma, Traveller (GRT) local and national news, events and initiatives

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Youth Travellers' Times is the part of Travellers’ Times made BY young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people FOR young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.

We challenge stereotypes and celebrate the talents of young people from these communities.

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YTT is the part of Travellers' Times made BY young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people FOR young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.

We challenge stereotypes and celebrate the talents of young people from these communities.

We cover arts, culture, social issues, politics, music, film, and life experiences through articles, features, videos, blogs, photos and competitions

This is the space for YOU to get involved, create the content and represent yourself

We want to know about your achievements, news, views, celebrations and frustrations!

Got something to say? Pitch an idea to our YTT editor

Take a look in 'Useful Stuff' too for loads of handy and helpful information and opportuntites

To make sure we keep on track, we have a Youth Advisory Group and you can find out more about them below

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YTT is the part of Travellers' Times made BY young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people FOR young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people. We challenge stereotypes and celebrate the talents of young people from these communities.

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What do we already know?

What are the facts we need to share?

What are the key words we need to use? (Prejudice, Discrimination, Ethnic Minority, Stereotypes)

How can we tackle these issues?

What barriers need breaking down?

What/How can we celebrate these cultures?

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If you have Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen and/or Boater young people in your setting ask them to talk about their lives with their friends and peers. They are the experts!

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Norfolk County Council have artefacts that we can loan to schools to initiate discussions. Children and families may be happy to bring things in from home to share with their class.

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We have a GRT Cultural Padlet full of resources for you to use within your curriculum lessons.

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Resources specifically linked to Showmen - Fairground & Circus Travellers.

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A Padlet with resources linked to the Roma Holocaust - The Forgotten Victims.

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We have 5 book loan boxes (3 primary and 2 secondary) that schools can borrow to explore with classes or to inspire them to add books into school libraries. Please contact Claire Tattersall at: claire.tattersall@norfolk.gov.uk for more information.

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We have photographs of Fairs (Appleby), Homes, Life that can be used on displays or within lessons.

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We offer the training: Raising Cultural Awareness, Inclusion and Achievement of GRT Pupils in Primary School

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Ensure best practice for GRT pupils in line with Ofsted's judgment to promote 'equality of opportunity so that ALL pupils can thrive together'.

In this CPD delegates will learn about the diversity of the GRT communities we work with in Norfolk and their rich culture and history. We will consider the barriers for GRT pupils which affect their access to and experience of education. Our in-school content will cover many areas including the RSHE curriculum and GRT families, positive strategies for improved attendance, use of a tool aimed at accelerating progress to narrow gaps in learning, developing good practice and celebrating GRT History Month. We shall also be introducing our new padlets which we have produced with the aim of offering schools the opportunity to enhance the diversity content of their teaching and learning by embedding GRT history and culture into their curriculums.

Attendance at this session will enable attendees to have:
· An improved awareness of GRT communities, their history, lifestyle and beliefs
· Knowledge of guidance materials, resources, and strategies to help promote positive inclusion of GRT pupils in school
· Furthered their understanding of Attendance and Achievement of GRT Pupils

The session will be hosted by the GRT Service - Refreshments and lunch provided. Please advise of dietary requirements. For any further details/enquiries about the course please contact
inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk.
The cost is £50
To cover costs, a cancellation charge of £25 will be applied, increasing to £50 if this is less than 5 working days prior to the course delivery date or for non-attendance. To avoid cancellation charges schools/settings can send an alternative member of staff.

Head Teachers, Teachers, SENCOs, HLTAs, TAs, PSAs

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Raising Cultural Awareness, Inclusion and Achievement of GRT Pupils in Primary School | Norfolk Services for Schools

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Ensure best practice for GRT pupils in line with Ofsted's judgment to promote 'equality of opportunity so that ALL pupils can thrive together'.

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We run 3 Primary Networks a year where schools can discuss best practice, share experiences and get support from us as well as from other schools.

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Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) training information and other resources - Schools

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Bespoke GRT and other training, dyslexia screening, information sheets, resources boxes, etc for working with Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) families and children, distance learning,

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The GRT Service also offer Bespoke GRT Cultural Awareness training for schools, early years settings, higher education and other providers working with GRT families and children.

Bespoke training for schools is aimed at whole school staff including administration, lunchtime supervisors and governors as well as teaching staff, and teaching and learning support assistants, many of whom may have little or no knowledge about GRT culture and aims to help schools and settings to develop consistent, confident practice.

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveler History Month Assembly Pack

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A brilliant resource to support an assembly on the topic of Gypsy, Roma and Traveler History Month.

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Involve GRT CYP & families in your planning process. Talk with them about their history and culture as each family is different and the term 'GRT' covers many communities.

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Gypsy Roma and Traveller people belong to minority ethnic groups that have contributed to British society for centuries. Their distinctive way of life and traditions manifest themselves in nomadism, the centrality of their extended family, unique languages and entrepreneurial economy. It is reported that there are around 300,000 Travellers in the UK and they are one of the most disadvantaged groups. The real population may be different as some members of these communities do not participate in the census.

The Traveller Movement works predominantly with ethnic Gypsy, Roma, and Irish Traveller Communities.

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Advocating for and working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to tackle discrimination and promote equality

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Mixing traditional history with the interest of the child (Super Mario) we explored homes from traditional Gypsy families.

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Birds are often kept and looked after by children as one of their jobs at home. Exploring how to look after them and offering the child a chance to be the expert within the group.

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The children identified the places they have travelled to and why they are important to them. Achtin' Tans (Stopping Places) are personal to each family.

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Learning the trade with Dads is a key part of growing up for many boys. Offering them a space to share their knowledge and show us what they've been learning outside of school.

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Offering the pupils a chance to share their culture with their friends and peers - giving them a space to proudly show their culture and heritage.

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Friends, Families & Travellers run a competition each year. Blending Culture with the Mental Health & Wellbeing work we do enables pupils to share their core values with friends and peers.

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Weaving is a traditional method to earn a living. Weaving journeys, stories of lives into their baskets to share their experiences with their peers.

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Proudly displaying and sharing their culture and history with the school.

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Adding artefacts to displays engages CYP, offering them conversation starters, linking home and school together.

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Sharing the pride across the school makes children feel seen and valued.

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CYP of all ages take part in shared activities across the country, bringing people together across the miles.

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GRT History Month Resources and Activities

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How can we adopt a whole-school approach to ensuring our GRT CYP feel included and have a sense of belonging?

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Historians estimate that between 200,000 and 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, find out more from HMDT.

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Every June, we celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) in the UK.

GRTHM offers us all the chance to raise awareness and explore the history, culture and language of Traveller communities. The month challenges myths, tackles prejudice and offers a balanced debate about the issues facing Travellers in the UK today.

GRTHM celebrates the richness that Gypsy, Romani and Traveller communities bring to our everyday lives through their many and varied academic and artistic achievements.

Historians estimate that between 200,000 and 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. They continue to be persecuted across Europe today.
Explore our other dates to remember

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Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | June: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

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Every June, we celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) in the UK.