Traveller education

Within west Cheshire there is one part time Gypsy Roma Traveller Education Adviser whose main role is to:

Monitor the educational attainment of Gypsy and Traveller communities

the progress of all Traveller children attending primary schools is tracked to ensure all children reach their potential

training is provided for schools, settings, university students on Traveller lifestyle and culture
promote good practice of working with the community for Council staff

work with other teams and agencies in resolving any barriers that may exist which would impact on children’s progress at school

signpost to information on appropriate college courses
promoting the attendance of pre-school Traveller children at Early Years settings

working with other teams such as Admissions and SEN to find Traveller children school places if they move into the area from another area
offer advice and support to schools regarding the needs of Traveller children and the use of appropriate materials and resources which positively reflect Gypsy and Traveller history, culture, language and lifestyle
in‐service training to promote awareness and understanding of Traveller culture and lifestyle and how best to support Traveller children in schools
assistance with home/school liaison to promote better understanding of needs and opportunities and to encourage regular patterns of attendance at school.
advice on welfare matters such as school transport and health related issues.
loan teaching materials to schools and students
facilitation with other agencies/projects e.g. family learning
liaison with other Local Education Authorities and agencies nationally to share good practice

For more information contact Antoinette van Ommen: