News
GRTHM Competition
The award ceremony for the winners of this year's GRTHM competition has taken place at Leeds Civic Hall. The event also saw the release of the "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Storybook" published by NATT+.
It was a hugely successful afternoon with a great turnout. Gypsy Journalist Jake Bowers compèred the proceedings. Karen Taylor, of Cheshire East TES, who many will know from her own children's storybooks, was in attendance and gave a reading. Cumbrian-based storyteller, Taffy Thomas MBE, who will become the nation’s first Laureate for Storytelling from January next year, also entertained the crowd with stories and his amazing storytelling coat.
You can see images of the event on the Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month website. Follow the link/story from the home page www.grthm.co.uk. Photos are by GRTHM national co-ordinator Patricia Knight and BA Photography student Leanne Clark. You can download the images to print as well.
Awards were given for the "O Baro Dive" competition held by the Gypsy Roma Traveller Achievement service in Leeds at the same event. Jess Smith, one of Scotland’s most popular authors and charismatic speaker gave out prizes and sang to the audience. Arthur Ivatts OBE concluded the proceedings.
See the full list of winners here
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Storybook
The award ceremony saw the launch of the "Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Storybook." This book, published by NATT+, is a compilation of all the winners and highly commended entries in this year's competition. It's a colourful, 48 page paperback, which we believe, is a great read!
The Storybook is FREE to all NATT+ members. If you would like a copy send your address to Claire Lockwood and you'll be sent a copy. Only one copy per member.
Find out more about the Storybook
For further details contact Claire Lockwood.
What Works
Strategies for a 21st Century Roll Out
The one-day conference on the 10th March at the Belfry went exceptionally smoothly. Initial feedback on the date was that the day was very useful – and enjoyable.
Minister of state for Schools and Learners Vernon Coaker MP wasn't able to attend but sent a DVD message.
Much credit and thanks for the smooth running of the event and for her hard work behind the scenes go to Maggs Harrison.
New Primary Curriculum
The first independent review of the primary curriculum for ten years, was led by Sir Jim Rose. During the review, he listened to thousands of teachers, children and parents and met with education specialists. He looked at what is already happening in good schools to bring learning to life. The DCSF have provided more information which we have been allowed to publish on this site.
Guide now Available: New Roma Communities in England
European Dialogue's publication, The New Roma Communities in England, a Strategic Guide for Directors and Senior Management, based on the DCFS Roma Mapping Survey is now available in any quantity from Heather Ureche.
School Report Card
Parents' and pupils' perceptions
The White Paper Your child, your schools, our future has outlined new plans for school accountability.
Conference Videos
You can still listen to the speeches and download the PowerPoint presentations from most of the speakers at the NATT+ Residential conference in March.
Now Available
New Roma Communities in England Guide
European Dialogue's publication, The New Roma Communities in England, a Strategic Guide for Directors and Senior Management, based on the DCFS Roma Mapping Survey is now available in any quantity from Heather Ureche. The Guide is free but they do require that postage costs are covered. Postage will vary according to how many copies an individual orders. Email Heather in the first instance. She will calculate the postage based on your order and give an address to send a stamped address envelope.
The full Mapping Survey undertaken for the DCFS is available only in limited numbers only. Contact Lucie Fremlova at European Dialogue for details and availability.
Feedback and/or comments are very welcome.
And coming soon...
Meet the new Roma Communities; a basic handbook for practioners, teachers and students. If you would like to pre-order copies of this please follow the same instructions above.
Parent Held Education Record Book
Available as a download
We are delighted to announce that the "RED" book is now available as a download. This is an updated version in the new NATT+ colours.
The Parent Held Education Record Book is designed for pupils who travel between schools on a regular basis. It helps facilitate continuity of education by giving a teacher a quick and easy guide for beginning to address the pupil's needs by saving time of unnecessary assessment. By filling in the records everyday it helps give, both teacher and pupil, a sense of achievement.
Printed copies of this book are available but many TESs have requested this invaluable resource to be available as a download for families and TESs to access.
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