Gypsy Traveller Services (part of Supporting Learners within Education at Dumfries and Galloway Council).
Telephone:
07467009733
Contact email:
SupportingLearners@dumgal.gov.uk
Website:
Address:
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2HR
Who the service is aimed at:
The Service is targeted at children and young people with Additional Support Needs e.g. interrupted learning, literacy and numeracy support.
Support provided:
The Gypsy Traveller Service in Dumfries and Galloway works with schools to provide Additional Support across the curriculum in Literacy, Numeracy, Health and Wellbeing and Employability Skills.
It ensures equitable access to education for nomadic communities and support to address gaps in learning through short-term and targeted programmes of work.
Age range:
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE;SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE;16-18;
Area covered:
All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
The school would contact the service to make a referral.
How to make a referral:
Contact the service using the phone number or email above.
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
*An Identification of Concern should already have been made to the Head Teacher/ designated member of staff and adaptations used in class to meet the needs of the learner.
* If this is insufficient to address the concern, an Request for Assistance (RfA) should be submitted to Supporting Learners, stating what the specific need is.
* Schools will receive advice and support from the Gypsy Traveller Service (this may be signposting to another Service depending on the need, or working face-to-face with the child where appropriate).
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?
Nothing
Is there a charge/fee for this service?
No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
N/A
