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Home Access
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has launched the Home Access programme. This government drive will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet. Visit the Home Access part of this website to find out more.
From the Home Access part of this site you will be able to access
- Sample Application Forms for the Home Access Programme
- The latest briefing notes sent out by NATT+ which describe the Home Access Programme
- The ELAMP Home Access on the Move Guidance Document
- A DCSF endorsement letter to go with the Guidance Document
- A copy of the postcard which is being distributed to TES
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.
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.
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.
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2009
Throughout the month of June many people from all walks of life came together for the second annual Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month (GRTHM) to celebrate the history, culture and rich heritage of all Travellers.
Building upon the successful template that was piloted last year NATT+ representatives discussed proposals with members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and schools in their areas which were involved in last year's programme and sought to further develop the events of last year.
Read about just a few of the successful events that happened in June 2009.
ACERT
New Website - Now live
The Advisory Council For the Education of Romany and Other Travellers with whom the NATT+ have good links have a new website.
Visit the site to find out more about the work of ACERT and details of their forthcoming AGM on Saturday 26th September being held in London. Directions and the agenda are available.
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.
ENTE: European Network for Traveller Education
ENTE seeks to actively improve the educational opportunities of Occupational Travellers, including those from the Fairground and Circus Communities. When children of Travellers from the UK travel to Europe, it may be possible to arrange education for them at an educational establishment.
Resource Catalogue
The NATT+ Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Resource Catalogue has proven very successful and has already had a second batch printed to supply the demand it has generated! It features over 250 education resources from all over the country in one easy to use publication. Following the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Resources Project report in November 2008 a Catalogue was seen as an essential tool for getting the appropriate materials into schools and other educational environments.
Also included are people such as artists and musicians who can take workshops, lessons and assemblies.
Unfortunately it came to our attention shortly after the second print of the resources catalogue that the phone number for WMCSTC had been supplied incorrectly, and was therefore misprinted throughout the catalogue. Correction slips have been inserted into the newer catalogues but please note that the phone number for WMCSTC should be 01902 714 646.
To obtain copies (or further copies) contact Claire Lockwood.
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