Author: Brian Foster

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.

Roma Youth Engagement and Participation Worker opportunity

Roma Support Group are looking for a Youth Engagement and Participation Worker to work across our team to support Roma youth to engage and participate with our services, including supporting the delivery of education advocacy, extracurricular activities, and youth forums.

The role will also involve developing online content for our website and social media in order to reach and engage Roma youth.

Ref: RoM 60
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,207 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term 1 year paid internship, funded through the Jack Petchey Foundation Internship Programme.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 2 February 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: Thursday 20 February 2025 in-person at our Bethnal Green office Sent from my iPhone

Cancer inequalities research internship

 Are you interested in a one-day-per-week paid research internship?

LJMU are looking for people who are interested in addressing inequalities among Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen and Boater communities. Specifically, we are interested in understanding cancer inequalities and outcomes. 

The National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration Northwest Coast (NIHR ARC NWC) allows individuals to undertake small research projects under the supervision of experienced researchers. Any research idea must also align with an intern’s organisation’s priorities. An internship involves being released from the workplace for up to a day a week to carry out a small research project for up to a year. Prior formal research training is not a prerequisite to application as individuals at all levels will be considered and training will be provided.

To be eligible you must:

  • Be employed in an organisation that is a member of  NIHR ARC NWC 
  • Preferably be a member of the GTRSB community. However, more essential is the interest in these communities
  • Able to have one day per week to work on this project

At this stage, we are looking for interested interns and organisation’s whom we can support in the application process.  

For further information, please email:  Yasemin Hirst or  Patricia Jolliffe or Helen Collins

Respond to Yas, Patricia or Helen by 16 December 2024 @12am