MPs urge action to improve support for Traveller children

Joe Lepper
Friday, April 5, 2019

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) children are caught in a "perfect storm of poor outcomes", according to a parliamentary report that criticises councils, schools and government for failing to effectively support them.

Conservative MP Maria Miller, who chairs the women and equalities committee, said the education system was writing off the potential of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children
Conservative MP Maria Miller, who chairs the women and equalities committee, said the education system was writing off the potential of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children

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