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.
Why are so many Roma young people excluded from school?
Following the Timpson review, Roma Support Group write for coram-i to explore the high rates of exclusion among Roma pupils in English school and recommend good practice.
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Fulfilling their potential? Exclusion of Roma pupils in the English educational system: A briefing paper
Using local and national data and experience from providing advocacy support, Roma Support Group explore the high exclusion rates and of Roma pupils from schools in England.
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Migrant Roma in the United Kingdom: Populations size and experiences of local authorities and partners
University of Salford researchers produced this report to build a greater awareness about Roma communities in the UK and to identify the areas where local authorities and Roma communities may need support building positive outcomes.
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The underrepresentation of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils in higher education A report on barriers from early years to secondary and beyond
LKMco & King’s College London explore why Gypsies, Roma and Travellers are underrepresented in higher education, noting barriers to success in compulsory education and factors which can reduce participation in HE.
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Civil society monitoring report on implementation of the national Roma integration strategy in the United Kingdom: Assessing progress in key policy areas of the strategy
Prepared by the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups, FFT and other NGOs this report makes recommendations to the UK Government to establish a National Roma Integration Strategy in key policy areas.
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: June 2019
June Newsletter: FFT shortlisted for RSPH Award, government strategy news, lunch with the Queen and much more…
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: May 2019
May Newsletter: Mental Health of Young People, Timpson Review, Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month and much more…
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
The United Nations Special Rapporteur report highlights racial disparities in education, employment, housing, health and criminal justice, with recommendations to address these inequalities.
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Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
A House of Commons report from the Women and Equalities Committee assessing the experience of inequality among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
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A good practice guide for improving outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children in education
A good practice guide for parents, schools and government to increase educational attainment and build positive releationships for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils.
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Gypsy, Roma and Travellers’ experiences of Higher Education
A short film about young Gypsies and Travellers going into Higher Education.
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: June 2018
June News: Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month, European Commission Report, Young People visit Parliament and much more
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: May 2018
May News: Meeting with UN Special Rapporteur, Celebrate GRTHM, Updates from Parliament and more…
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: April 2018
April News: FFT call for Dominic Raab to address site shortage, EHRC launch advice helpline, Universal Credit and much, much more…
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: March 2018
March News: Funding for Traveller sites, Map of Services for Gypsies and Travellers, Romany Gypsy man awarded MBE and more…
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