Annual conference and AGM 2019
Saturday, 28th September 2019
9:30am – 4:00pm
Lecture Theatre One,
Kings College London,
Bush House,
30 Aldwych,
London WC2B 4BG
The Parliamentary Women’s and Equalities Committee inquiry Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, published in April, concluded that the government had “comprehensively failed” Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities in the UK.
In response to the report this year’s annual conference aims to provide an opportunity for community members, professionals and activists to discuss the outcomes of the report and identify practical ways in which we can work together to turn the tide of inequality.
Programme for the day
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09:00 – 10:00 |
Welcome, registration & refreshments |
Margaret Wood, Sue Mutter & Anne Walker |
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10:00 – 10:20 |
Opening remarks and chairs report |
Lisa Smith ACERT Chair |
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10:20 – 10:40 |
Setting the thematic scene an introduction and critique of the Women’s and Equalities Committee inquiry Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities’ recommendations. |
Arthur Ivatts OBE International consultant to governments and international organisations including the EU, UNESCO, UNICEF, Council of Europe, FRA and the Roma Education Fund |
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10:40 – 11:00 |
Gypsy Roma and Traveller Education: A Good Practice guide |
Pauline Anderson Director of Learning and Skills at Derby County Council |
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11:00 – 11:20 |
A discussion on how Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and ACERT should respond to the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee report Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. |
Chaired by Colin Clark Professor, School of Media, Culture and Society, University of the West of Scotland |
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11:20 – 11:40 |
Innovative and successful ways St Matthews is working to improve outcomes for Roma children. |
Lucy Hood & Vasile Sandu St Matthews Primary school Ipswich |
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11:40 – 12:00 |
Gypsy Roma and Traveller experiences in Higher education |
MA student and Rombelong ambassador Chelsea McDonough |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 – 13:30 |
AGM |
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13:30 – 13:50 |
Education Liaison at the Showmen’s guild |
Tyler Hatwell |
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13:50 – 14:10 |
Inclusion of Roma Children in East London schools |
Nick Radu Mentor & Teacher |
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14:10 – 14:30 |
Making “On the road” podcast and its impact |
Nancy Prentice, Andrew Wilkie Prison radio Association |
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14:30 – 14:50 |
Talking to young Roma, Gypsy & Traveller people about careers |
Nicola Hay PhD Candidate, University of the West of Scotland |
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14:50 – 15:10 |
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Student Lead in the Widening Participation Department at King’s College London. |
Chrissie Browne ACERT Trustee |
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15:10 – 16:00 |
Plenary discussion. ACERT priorities for 2019-20 |
Chaired by Colin Clark Professor, School of Media, Culture and Society, University of the West of Scotland |
