www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Travelling people - support for children
Summary of Service
The Traveller Education Service supports the education of 0 - 19 year old Travellers.
Details of Service
Priority areas for the service are access, attainment, attendance and acceptance. The service works to ensure unhindered access and full integration into mainstream education for Traveller children residing temporarily or permanently in Wiltshire. It works with schools and families to raise the attendance and attainment of Traveller children. It works to ensure that children from different cultural backgrounds are fully integrated and accepted in Wiltshire schools.
The service has a staff of teachers, teaching assistants and educational welfare officers. The largest groups of Travellers supported in Wiltshire are Gypsy Travellers and Irish Travellers. Both of these are recognised as distinct ethnic groups. The service also supports circus, fairground, canal and new Travellers.
Contact Details
By Post
Traveller Education Service
Schools Branch
Department for Children and Education
Wiltshire County Council
9 Ascot Court
White Horse Business Park
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0XA
By Email
schools@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 785673
By Fax
01225 785699
| A to Z Names | Travelling people - support for children, Travelling people - support for children |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Inclusion - gypsies or travellers |
| PID No. | 737 |
| IPSV Category | School admissions |
| Level 1 Name | Travelling people - support for children |
| IPSV ID | 2014 |
