wiltshire
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
An Introduction to Traveller Beliefs and
Culture
Skills, Attitudes and KnowledgeInvestigating.InterpretingOpen-mindednessRespectValuing Diversity
Responsible CitizensConfident IndividualsSuccessful Learners
Values and practicesComparison of Life
and CultureDecisions and life
choices.
Curricular LinksArtDesign and TechnologyHistorySpeaking and Listening
PlaceClassroom based
activities.School grounds
HallPaulton’s Park Romany
Exhibition (Contact to Check still available)
ResourcesResource 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)
Time
Six Week RE Unit and/or cultural day
People
RE Co-CoordinatorLocal Traveller
Education ServiceReverend Roger
Reading (Traveller Chaplin)
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
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
Expectations
Expectations
At the end of this unit
Most children will be able to Identify features of Traveller communities Talk about the importance to Travellers of being part of a Traveller
family and community Identify some of the similarities between the values and practices
of the Traveller community, those of faith communities previously studied and their own lives.
Be able to ask questions about other peoples life and culture Talk about right and wrong from their own, and others, perspective.
Some children will have not made so much progress and will be able to
Recognise and name features and objects of Traveller life and practice.
Name something that is of value to a Traveller and something that is of value to them.
Some children will have progressed further and will be able to
Understand and explain the similarities and differences between Traveller communities and other faith communities previously studied.
Talk about the impact that being a Traveller has on Traveller’s decisions and life choices.
Identify what influences them as individuals.
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.
Home and LifestylePupils 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
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 discussionAvailable from:Wiltshire Traveller EducationAddress: Traveller Education Service, Schools Branch, Department for Children and Education, Wiltshire County CouncilCounty Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JB
Click on the Cover to get further information.
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.
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.)
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
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”
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.