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Traveller Education |
Who Are Travellers? |
Essential Background Information |
The term 'Travellers' is used to denote what is in fact a whole variety of different cultures with varied customs and needs. There are two broad groupings of Travellers: Ethnic Travellers, and Occupational Travellers. While it is useful to be aware that Travellers are not a homogenous group, and be prepared with relevant information, it is however, equally important to regard all pupils and their parents as individuals.
Ethnic Traveller Groups |
English Travellers Also known as Romany or Gypsy Travellers. May live in houses or on Local Authority, private or unauthorised sites. May be highly mobile or not travel at all. |
Irish Travellers Mostly, but not always, more mobile thasn English Travellers. |
European Roma Usually housed. Will have English as an Additional Language. Contact EMAS. |
Occupational Travellers |
Showmen (Fairground) Have winter quarters in Gloucestershire. Usually travel to fairs from Easter to November. Some pupils will need short term school places while travelling into Gloucestershire during the season. |
Circus and Other Performers Usually on the road for most of the year, and will normally need school places for only one or two weeks. |
New Travellers Have usually opted for travelling lifestyle, rather than being 'traditional' Travellers. |