Ivatts Report Critiqued


Critique Ivatts Report

 

Comments upon "Research and Advice Commissioned by the DfES on the situation regarding the current policy provision and practice in EHE for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children, by Arthur Ivatts." Report may be found here: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/RW77.pdf

 

Working together

 

This item is being worked on by AHEd members. If you are an AHEd member and would like to work on this letter please contact enquiries@ahed.org.uk.

 

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Below is very much a first draft attempt to look at the Ivatts Report on EHE for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children. The reason why home educators may benefit from looking closely at it is that we may find that we can challenge many of the assumptions, both explicit and implicit, and therefore may rightfully question the conclusions and recommendations that arise from these assumptions and "findings".

 

Feedback, criticism, input, and more data from anyone who has contact with travellers would be very gratefully received. For example, how do travellers feel about the report? Would the recommendations suit them? ... ... ...