In 1999 Ofsted found Gypsy Travellers were the "group most at risk inthe education system" and that attainment in secondary school was amatter of serious concern. Such families are often perceived as a"problem" by the settled community, and despite being protected by theRace Relations Act, may face racism.
Participants at the event, which took place in Manchester on 19 January,discussed a range of work with Gypsy and Traveller children and theirfamilies and shared examples of successful practice. Keynote speakersincluded Sally Kendall, National Foundation for Educational Research,Kath Cresswell from Bolton Traveller Education Support Service andArthur Ivatts, consultant on Gypsy and Traveller children.
Anita Bratherton, in NCB's Pupil Inclusion Unit, commented: "This wasthe network's first meeting to examine the education of Traveller andGypsy children. We believe it was a useful fact-finding event,highlighting the key issues facing these communities."
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