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Turning the tide of inequality conference report

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.

Widening participation in Higher Education	Michael Bennett Associate Director of Widening Participation Kings College London
Review of GRT inequalities report	Arthur Ivatts OBE International consultant to governments and international organisations including the EU, UNESCO, UNICEF, Council of Europe, FRA and the Roma Education Fund.
Good practice in practice	Pauline Anderson Director of Learning and Skills at Derby County Council
Discussion	Chaired by Colin Clark Professor, School of Media, Culture and Society, University of the West of Scotland
Innovative and successful ways St Matthews is working to improve outcomes for Roma children.	Lucy Hood & Vasile Sandu St Matthews Primary school Ipswich
A minority within a minority	Chelsea McDonough MA student and Rombelong ambassador
Chair’s report 2018-9	Lisa Smith ACERT Chair
Education Liaison at the Showmen’s guild	Tyler Hatwell ACERT Trustee
Inclusion of Roma Children in East London schools	Nick Radu Mentor & Teacher
Talking to young Roma, Gypsy & Traveller people about careers	Nicola Hay PhD Candidate, University of the West of Scotland
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Student Lead in the Widening Participation Department at King’s College London.	Chrissie Browne ACERT Trustee
Plenary discussion. ACERT priorities for 2019-20.	Chaired by Colin Clark Professor, School of Media, Culture and Society, University of the West of Scotland

An insider’s guide to working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities Training day

Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 (9.30 AM – 5:00 PM)

Venue: First Space Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE Admission: The cost for the day (including light refreshments and lunch) is £162.29 per delegate, if you book before the Tuesday 3rd December 2019 and £183.85 per delegate if you book between Wednesday 4th December 2019 and Monday 16th December 2019. Places will only be secured with a confirmed payment. Organisers: The Romani Cultural & Arts Company

This course is suitable for anyone interested in ensuring that their services are inclusive and accessible for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, in meeting the needs of ‘hard-to-reach’ communities, and in addressing the intersection of ethnicity, race, class, gender and inequalities.

Book at Eventbrite.
Please note: the training day will be held at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff