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Travelling Towards Inclusion Conference:
Tackling the social exclusion of Gypsy and Traveller children and young
people through participation and innovative practice
Tuesday 24 April 2007, Nottingham
Children and young people from Gypsy and Traveller communities are among
those most marginalised by services and policy makers alike. Described as
‘those most at risk in the education system’, they face unacceptable, and
largely unrecognised, levels of racism and discrimination and are
disproportionately likely to face homelessness and poor health.
This conference provides a timely opportunity to bring together policy
makers, practitioners and young Gypsies and Travellers from across the
United Kingdom, and will provide a catalyst for change for anyone working
around issues of racism and social exclusion with children and young people
to explore and debate these issues.
Conference themes and speakers
Key to the conference is a focus on solutions and the participation of
children and young people. Presentations and workshops will be delivered by
a broad range of leading policy makers, researchers, and national children’s
charities. Many will be developed in partnership with groups of young
people from Gypsy and Traveller communities including English Romany
Gypsies, Travellers of Irish Heritage and New Travellers. There will also be
a market place of exhibitors displaying best practice and innovative
programmes of work.
As the first conference of its kind, Travelling Towards Inclusion will be a
catalyst for real change and an invaluable opportunity for anybody working
around issues of racism and social exclusion with children and young people
from any community.
To receive more information and a booking form email:
[log in to unmask] or call 01223 418009
Or book online at www.ormiston.org
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