Learning from People with Lived Experience: Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities Train... (apprentices)
Tue 03 Jun
|Microsoft Teams
Join us for an engaging and informative training session, designed to deepen your understanding of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. This comprehensive training will cover the historical context of these often-marginalized groups, as well as key topics such as health, education and housing.
Time & Location
03 Jun 2025, 10:30 – 12:00
Microsoft Teams
About the Event
This PWLE seminar is open to members of the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see below our Partner organisations.
This PWLE seminar hopes to equip learners with a deeper understanding of the historical context, cultural nuances, and contemporary challenges faced by Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. Through a combination of presentations and group discussion participants will gain valuable insights into:
The historical Context of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Health, Education and Housing Awareness to better support community members' needs
Stigma and Prejudice faced by communities
Cleanliness and ritual practices that are integral to daily life