Gypsy Travellers' education praised at Westminster

From the Travellers' Times

THE growing trend for Gypsy Travellers in Pembrokeshire to continue their education after the age of 16 has been praised at Westminster. Bev Stephens, Head of the Pembrokeshire Gypsy Traveller Education Service spoke to a committee in the Houses of Parliament in June.

She gave evidence to the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) Committee for Environment and Social Affairs and contributed to an inquiry into Travellers and the Roma population. After a short presentation, the committee questioned Bev about education in the County.

“The committee were very interested in our success of engaging young Gypsy Travellers in education in Pembrokeshire,” said Bev. “Five Gypsy Traveller students are studying for a degree and this was highlighted as an example of success that is not being replicated in other areas.”

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