A Stronger Foundation - briefing

Published

March 2009

Under The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000i, all early years’ settings that are run or maintained by local authorities have a legal duty to promote race equality.

Save the Children believes that since Gypsy, Roma and Travellers are recognised ethnic groups, early years settings should be doing more to include
their culture, by providing culturally reflective resources, an inclusive curriculum and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation policies.

“Research has found that the most effective way to promote the achievement of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children is to ensure they are able to gain early access to education during the foundation stage.”— Aiming High: Raising the Achievement of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children — A Guide to Good Practice (Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2003)

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