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.
My Home: I live in a Truck
My Home story books are available to download for free and are produced by Educational Advice for Travellers.
View the reportMoving forward together: Raising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller educational achievement
The guidance in these four booklets aims to support schools and settings in promoting the progress and achievement of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils and gives essential background information those involved in the teaching of these pupils.
Read moreOut 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 resourceBullying 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