Working with gypsy/traveller families to support literacy development
By: Emma Hrubiak
Series: Lifelines in adult learning -- No. 25; Lifelines in adult learning -- no. 25.
Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Leicester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781862013742
Subjects: Adult education; Romanies; Services for; Teaching of specific groups; Open learning & distance education; Organization & management of education; Education; Derbyshire (England). County Council; Derbyshire (England)
Description: Presents the good practice of Derbyshire County Council in engaging Gypsy/Traveller families to improve their literacy skills. This book provides an insight into the Gypsy/Traveller cultures. It includes a description of a successful family learning model that engages with, and benefits, all family members.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 63-64.

Emma Hrubiak is a Project Manager at Derbyshire County Council who is responsible for engaging Traveller families as part of the County's strategy to improve literacy.