Policy & Publications
This section will help you to search for policy, publications and information on issues affecting Gypsies and Travellers. Use the filter on the left hand side to refine your search.
Out of Site Education Pack
Education pack aimed at tackling racism towards Gypsy, Roma and Travellers.
Read moreApproaches to Working with Children, Young People and Families for Traveller, Irish Traveller, Gypsy, Roma and Show People Communities – a Literature Review
This research project was commissioned by the Childrens Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to explore the range of issues around working with Travellers, Irish Travellers, Gypsies, Roma and Showpeople, as well as the support and training available to staff involved.
Access the resourceBullying Case Study
Hear the account of a child from the Irish Traveller community who has experienced racist abuse at school.
Read moreThe Roma Education Resource Book
Research from Eastern Europe which affirms that Roma parents, children and communities need to be involved in planning projects if they are to succeed.
Access the resourceAnti-Bullying Network
Check out the Anti-Bullying Network in Scotland, which features the story of a Fairground Girl called Amy.
Access the resourceLegal Advice: Elective Home Education
This resource is produced by Education Otherwise. Find out about your rights to home educate.
Access the resourceImproving education outcomes for pupils from the new Roma communities
A report by the British Council on Improving education outcomes for pupils from the new Roma communities.
Access the resourceChild Poverty Relating to Gypsy and Traveller Children and Young People in Sussex
A report written by FFT looking at child poverty relating to Gypsy and Traveller children and young people in Sussex.
View the reportBullying Facts and Figures
Statistics suggest that Gypsy and Traveller young people are bullied more than any other ethnic minority in England. This resource describes the extent of racist bullying and what can be done about it.
Read moreTravelling Ahead: Your Rights
The booklet is designed to help young Gypsies and Travellers to overcome many of the problems that they face on a daily basis.
Read moreThis is Who We Are
A study of the experiences of Rroma, Gypsy and Traveller children throughout England.
View the reportAtch Poggering Mande – Stop Bullying Me!
The Speak Out project explores the issue of Racist Bullying of Travellers in school and gives advice on combatting it.
Read moreSticks and Stones Film
How do young Gypsy and Irish Traveller Children deal with racial abuse they encounter? From name calling, to physical abuse through to violent and fatal attacks. This video documents the experiences of young Gypsy and Irish Traveller children.
Access the resourceInequalities Experienced by Gypsy and Traveller Communities
A report which aims to draw together the evidence from a wide range of Gypsies’ and Travellers’ experiences in order to set out clearly the full extent of the inequalities and discrimination faced by these communities.
View the report