Travellers provision
We work with the Stable Way Traveller community to engage with 8-19 year olds in positive activities through the following three projects:
Girls group: The Traveller girls group provides codesigned weekly sessions to improve their confidence, emotional literacy and self esteem whilst learning new skills through engaging in creative activities.
One to one: The Traveller one to one provision provides additional support for the young travellers both within schools and the community. To stay in school or college, explore work and training opportunities and positive choices and independence.
Holiday Provision: The Traveller holiday activities provide an opportunity for young people to participate in educational and fun trips, enable them to have new experiences and engage with the wider community.
This project aims to:
Foster positive relationships and trust
Encourage school engagement and attendance
Enhance social and communication skills
Expand horizons and broaden aspirations
Promote emotional wellbeing and self-confidence
Reduce isolation, boredom, and tensions
Encourage positive behaviour and family involvement
Impact:
46 young people
engaged in 2024/25
87 session
delivered
98.7%
attendance rate
100%
report improvements in mental health
80%
feel more confident in seeking advice and support for mental health matters
69%
have improved their school attendance and attainment
“I enjoy the Travellers project because ... it’s really fun and we also learn stuff here and do a lot of games and all of us participate and it’s really fun.... it’s what I really look forward to.”
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“Through this project Traveller young people have access to many services and are not held back by low literacy skills. Traveller girls have become more independent and feel more confident to be themselves in the absence of boys. This includes learning new skills such as cooking and exploring dishes from different cultures, managing budgets, researching and independently shopping. Session ideas come directly from the young people themselves.
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Contact
Tizzie Diamond-Gatoff
Travellers Lead Worker
tizzie@youthactionalliance.org