Are we there yet?
Are We There Yet? is available to buy on Amazon: Are We There Yet?: Amazon.co.uk: Jordan, Lillie Elsie: 9798311260749: Books
Lillie is a young Traveller mum of 3, she was prompted to design this book after a racist incident happened at her children’s school and the Traveller families there were subjected to a targeted social media campaign led by a school governor and the parents association.
Lillie went into school to speak to the head and highlighted what was happening. She offered the school advice on how to engage and support their GRT families, including books and resources which are relevant to our culture. She found not much was available in this format and so she decided to do something herself.
This is the first of a series of books she has planned and she is already working on the next focusing on literacy and phonics.
Sally Barter Traveller Education Professional
Caravan to Classroom!
The Joyce Morris Early Years Literacies Forum warmly invites you to an inspiring free public lecture:
Richard O’Neill MBE – Award-winning author, educator & advocate
📅 Wednesday 2nd April 2025
📍 In person at UEA, Norwich & Online
⏰ 6:00–8:00pm
Richard O’Neill, a best-selling storyteller and champion for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) inclusion, will challenge myths and misconceptions about GRT families and education. Drawing on his lived experience and decades of work in schools, he will share how cultural awareness and inclusivity can transform early years settings into welcoming, empowering environments.
Sign up for this hybrid event, if you haven’t already – 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/Caravan2Classroom
🔹 Key Themes:
✅ Breaking stereotypes & fostering cultural understanding
✅ Practical strategies for creating inclusive early years classrooms
✅ Strengthening relationships with GRT families & communities
✅ Supporting successful transitions into formal education
🎤 Includes Lecture + Q&A
☕ In-person attendees enjoy refreshments & networking
🚗 Free parking at UEA
📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical takeaways for your teaching and research.
Voting Campaign in Romanes
As we are fast approaching May – the election months, we want to help more Roma residents to engage in political participation by exercising their right to vote.
Below we have two video resources in Romanes language, which were created by Roma Voice Centre in collaboration with RCCT to inform the Roma community about new voters ID and voting registration process. This campaign is funded by the Greater London Authority:
2) Voter ID
Please share these videos with your Romanes speaking colleagues, beneficiaries and anyone else who could benefit from them.
For more information, feel free to get in touch with us or access our X and webpage.
Thank you,
Aluna Alunica (Aluna Victoria) Lepadatu l Director, Roma Voice Centre l