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Wiltshire

Wiltshire. The largest groups of Travellers supported in Wiltshire are Gypsy Travellers and Irish Travellers. Both of these are recognised as distinct ethnic groups. The Wiltshire Traveller Support Service also supports circus, fairground, canal and new Travellers.

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Wiltshire

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  1. Wiltshire The largest groups of Travellers supported in Wiltshire are Gypsy Travellers and Irish Travellers. Both of these are recognised as distinct ethnic groups. The Wiltshire Traveller Support Service also supports circus, fairground, canal and new Travellers. This unit relies heavily on ‘An introduction to the Culture and Beliefs of the Traveller Community’ Teachers’ RE Resource Pack. Available from Dorset Traveller Education Support Service. It is a resource for KS1 but could be adapted for KS2. – for further information phone 01350 851302

  2. People RE Co-Coordinator Local Traveller Education Service Reverend Roger Reading (Traveller Chaplin) Time Six Week RE Unit and/or cultural day Skills, Attitudes and Knowledge Investigating. Interpreting Open-mindedness Respect Valuing Diversity Place Classroom based activities. School grounds Hall Paulton’s Park Romany Exhibition (Contact to Check still available) An Introduction to Traveller Beliefs and Culture Responsible Citizens Confident Individuals Successful Learners Values and practices Comparison of Life and Culture Decisions and life choices. Resources Resource pack prepared and distributed by TESS, Dorset (Traveller Education Support Services) This can be borrowed by contacting TESS on 07881517742. (This is entitled KS1 but can be adapted for KS2) Curricular Links Art Design and Technology History Speaking and Listening

  3. An Introduction to the Culture and Beliefs of the Traveller Community • About this unit; this unit is likely to be the first encounter that children will have with the Traveller Community. It introduces them to the term ‘Traveller’ and encourages them to understand that there are many different types of Traveller community. This particular unit focuses on the Gypsy Traveller community but includes references to other Traveller traditions and communities. • Children will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of • Gypsy • Traveller • Vardo • Bender • Trailer • Site • A selection of Romany words • Solstice • Hand fasting

  4. Useful Weblinks • http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/inclusion-gypsies-travellers.htm • http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/department/guidance/travellers/guide-10.php • http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/subjects/literacy/traveller/ • http://www.warrington.gov.uk/Images/Travller%20-%20Resources%20list_tcm31-12667.pdf • http://www.paveepoint.ie/index.html • http://www.scottishtravellered.net/resources/casestudies/STEPcasestudy_fife.pdf • http://www.gypsy-traveller.org/cyberpilots/adult_section/books.htm • http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/gypsy/index.html • http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/gypsy/resources/teachers.html

  5. Expectations

  6. Who are Travellers • The Traveller communities • The significance of possessions • The collections of their peers and the reason why people collect certain items Pupils will be able to: • Talk about the difference between travelling on holiday or on a trip and travelling as a lifestyle • Identify what matters to them and what matters to others.

  7. Home and Lifestyle Pupils will be able to : • talk about the types of homes a Traveller might live in and give a reason why. • identify a similarity and a difference between their own home and those of a Traveller. • demonstrate care when handling valuable possessions Pupils will learn to: • make links between their experience of home and a Travellers home • find out about different types of Traveller homes and a travelling /outdoor life

  8. What is Important to Gypsy Travellers? • Pupils will learn about, • The importance of family to Gypsy Travellers. Gypsy Travellers place value in family pride. Family is a source of help and support. • The importance of horses and shared celebrations • A shared language • That decorations reflect Gypsy culture • Pupils will be able to, • Talk about something of importance to Gypsy Travellers and make a link between that and something that is important to themselves • express their ideas through creative and expressive arts A KS1 resource but useful to start discussion Available from: Wiltshire Traveller Education Address: Traveller Education Service, Schools Branch, Department for Children and Education, Wiltshire County Council County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JB Click on the Cover to get further information.

  9. What do Traveller families do together? Pupils will learn, • That Traveller families work together • Traveller children have a responsibility to help within their family. • Travellers have skills which they pass down to their children Pupils will be able to, • Talk about the difference that being a child of a Traveller makes. • Think about difficult questions and communicate an answer. • Explore Gypsy arts and customs by creating their own example.

  10. What do Gypsy Travellers believe? Pupils will learn, • That you can have a faith without going to a special building • That Gypsy Travellers thank God for their lives • That Travellers respect their ‘elders’ and listen to their advice. Pupils will be able to, • Make links between Christian and Gypsy belief and practice i.e. belief in God, christening. • Explain what Gypsy Travellers are thankful for and think about something that they are thankful for. • Recall a traditional Traveller morality tale ( eg Lazy Jack and think about it’s moral. Link to parables that Jesus told.)

  11. What is a Traveller wedding like? • Pupils will learn, • About different types of weddings • the importance of promises • Pupils will be able to, • Express their feeling in response to music • Talk about different types of weddings • Consider the importance of a promise

  12. Are Travellers treated fairly? pupils will learn to , • Explore the issue of equality through drama • Talk about difficult situation Pupils will be able to, • Reflect on the issue of stereotypes • Think about their response to others “Teacher’s role is as much about breaking down barriers of prejudice and racism as about teaching literacy and numeracy”

  13. Customs Children will learn, • the importance of rules and customs • to treat others beliefs and customs with respect Pupils will be able to, • talk about the different rules that are followed in different peoples homes. • consider the views of others based on their lifestyle.

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