Claire Lockwood's blog

April 2012

Submitted by Claire Lockwood on 16 April 2012 - 12:06am

I hope you all had a great Easter and are ready for the summer term. At NATT+ it has been a very busy and productive February and March. We held our annual conference, launched this year’s Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month (GRTHM) competition and had discussions with Department for Education and the Children’s Commissioner....Read more »

An exciting few months ahead for all NATT+ members.

Submitted by Claire Lockwood on 17 February 2012 - 10:02am

Next month sees the annual NATT+ conference. ‘Mission Possible’ and will be held in the stunning Highcliff Marriott Hotel in Bournemouth on the 15 and 16 March. This will be a time to meet friends and colleagues old and new, hear the latest news on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) education and have an opportunity to view and buy resources....Read more »

President's Blog - September 2011

Submitted by Claire Lockwood on 10 September 2011 - 12:09pm

Optimistic for a Better Year

Welcome back from what I hope has been a relaxing and enjoyable summer break.

Last year was a difficult year in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller education up and down the country seeing many TESs reduced or disappear.

The impact on access, attainment and life long opportunities for our client groups could be damaged by these cuts. NATT+ is actively involved in confronting this by working closely with the Department of Education....Read more »

Presidents' Blog - June 2011

Submitted by Claire Lockwood on 10 June 2011 - 4:39pm

History Month Celebrations

Linda Lewins and myself will be writing a blog each month to inform you of the latest information regarding Gyspy, Roma and Travellers educationally and the ongoing work of NATT+.

This is the best month in the year to start this blog as it is the 4th annual Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month and Appleby Fair. Again this year NATT+ is in the forefront of helping schools and educational settings to get involved....Read more »

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