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Galway Contents Page No Acknowledgements 1 Conference Aim and Objectives 2 Chairmans Address 3 Letter from Minister Sile DeValera 5 Programme 8 Speakers: 10 Mr. Philip Cribben CEO County Galway VEC Mr. Michael McDonagh, Navan Travellers Workshops Mr. Gerard Griffin, National Coordinator for STTCc Mr. Simon Devilly, Public Relations and Media Consultant Mr. Chris Connolly, Senior Inspector, DES Mr. Guss OConnell, FAS Ms. Rachel Griffin, NYCI Workshops 28th January 14 Back to Education Initiative Traveller Education: The Mainstream Challenge Creating a Centre of Excellence: Evaluation & Self Evaluation Qualifications & Teacher Registration Traveller History & Culture Meeting the Challenges of Youthwork Intercultural Education Workshops 29th January 16 The Challenge of Racism in the Media Equality Legislation The role of the Performing Arts in the Curriculum Copping On Leargas: European Funding and Policy The Traveller Health Strategy Yoga and Relaxation NATC Youth Workers Forum Conclusion Appendices Conference Attendance 19 Conference Exhibitors 25 Conference Accounts 26 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The National Association of Training Centres would like to acknowledge the advice, help and support of the following people, without whom, conference would not have been a successful event. Mr. Peter Kelly, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Education & Science, Further Education Section, who has assisted the association with funding for conference and has facilitated the Association over the past two years financially and through meetings with our representatives to further the resolution of affective issues. Mr. Gerard Griffin, National Coordinator for Senior Traveller Training Centres, Department of Education & Science for his help with funding in relation to conference, and for his untiring support for the work of the Association and its members. The City of Galway Vocational Education Committee, and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pat Ryan, and AEO Ms. Fiona OLoughlin, whose assistance and support has helped make the conference possible again this year. County Galway Vocational Education Committee, and Mr. Philip Cribben CEO. We especially thank Mr. Paul Hogan and Mr. Peter Connolly of the Sandy Road Centre, who have both once again worked tirelessly on behalf of the Association in the production of programmes, conference packs, name tags, signage, organisation of the exhibition and numerous other tasks related to the two days of conference. Particular thanks are due to NATC Chairman Mr. Martin Ward and the staff of Tuam Travellers Education and Development Association, who provided the centerpiece for the exhibition, the Barrel top caravan, and security throughout the two days. We also thank the VTOS building programme participants from the Sandy Road Centre whose hard work in setting up and packing away the exhibition ensured the smooth and efficient start and ending for the conference. Tony, Lorraine, and Brenda from the Sandy Road Centre who ensured Registration and workshops ran on time and who helped make sure everyone got to the right place at the right time! Many thanks. Finally, our thanks to Peter Connolly, Marie Costello, Catherine Cooney, and all other rapporteurs who took notes to enable this report to be compiled. CONFERENCE AIM AND OBJECTIVES The overall and general theme of conference was Moving Forward both in terms of the network of Senior Traveller Training Centres and the National Association of Travellers Centres and its work as a body representing the Senior Traveller Training Centres and as a major provider of youth work services to the Travelling Community. With this in mind the aim of the conference was to inform members of the progress made over the last eighteen months or so in relation to the implementation of recommendations contained in the report A Consultative Report designed to contribute to the future development of Senior Traveller Training Centres seminal to which is the development of the quality framework and other developments in education and training. Recently, NATC has become affiliated to the National Youth Council of Ireland and changes in youth work legislation, now being implemented has also led to developments in the Association. The objectives that NATC hoped to achieve through conference therefore were as follows: 1. To inform members of progress made to date as a result of the consultations that took place on the future development of Senior Traveller Training Centres and the implementation of recommendations contained in the resultant report, together with an update on progress in relation to the development of a Quality framework within which centres might operate. 2. To inform members of progress made as a result of legislative changes in the provision of youth work services and developments within NATC and the formation of a youth work forum, the aims of which is to strengthen ties between local training and education centres and local committees and youth workers. 3. To demonstrate, through the exhibition the quality and diversity of work undertaken by members within the context of Senior Traveller Training Centres by centres staff and programme participants, whose efforts have lead to nationally recognised certification. 4. To provide information to members and conference delegates, through the exhibition, workshops and in plenary session on issues that affect the Travelling Community. 5. To provide a forum through which members might network with each other and with Department of Education & Science personnel, agencies and individuals whose expertise might be drawn upon to support the work of centres. CHAIRMANS ADDRESS NATC Chairman Mr. Martin Ward Ladies, Gentlemen and Distinguished Guests, you are all very welcome to NATC Conference 2003, which is following on from our very successful conference held in Tullamore in April 2001. In the past few years NATC has come a long way, and the organisation is preparing to face the challenges of the future. It is NATC wish and aspiration to become more actively involved in the training centres as a real partner, representing the interests of centres in their future development in consultations with our members, local VECs, the National Coordinator and the Department of Education and Science. Over the last year members of NATC executive have met with the Department on a regular basis, and we appreciate their willingness to take on board the issues and recommendations our delegates have made. We would especially like to thank Mr. Peter Kelly, of the Department of Education and Science Further Education section, for his support and attention, together with that of Mr. Gerard Griffin, National Coordinator for Senior Traveller Training Centres, without whose support the conference today would not have been possible. The workload of the executive has increased over the last year or so, and the executive has responded to the challenge by instituting a system of sub-committees, of which there are currently four. In addition to the long-standing youth services sub-committee, which looks after and supports the development of NATC Youth Services, we have founded a policy committee that will continue the work of development in the Associations aims and objectives. Its role will be to improve communications and networking between the Youth Service and Senior Traveller Training Centres, local committees, individual youth workers and local Traveller Communities. The policy committee will also work closely with the National Coordinator and the Department of Education and Science to further the implementation of the recommendations contained in the consultative report designed to contribute to the future development of Senior Traveller Training Centres, produced by Gerry in 2000/2001. Two further committees have been established in the past year; a staff development and liaison committee that has the task of reviewing existing structures within which NATC employees operate, and the provision of training resources to enable NATC staff attain necessary accreditation. Finally, and not least a committee to ensure the future development of the Voice of the Traveller magazine has been established with a view to expanding on the current development plan and its implementation. The work of our Youth Services section has been acknowledged in our constitution, and is the second major national strand of NATC work. As the major national provider of youth services to the Traveller Community, it is important and appropriate that the two strands of service that NATC provides are seen as being and are acknowledged to be equal in value and status. At this point I wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Thelma Carroll for the work that she has undertaken on our behalf since she joined NATC in 2000. Thelma, who will be leaving us shortly, will continue to work with the Voice of the Traveller magazine in the short term and we would like to take this opportunity of wishing her well in the future. Finally, before I read out to you a letter I have received from Minister Sile DeValera and call upon Mr. Philip Cribben to formally open proceedings I would like us all to remember, those who have left us in the course of the last year, most recently Ann Dwyer from St. Benins in Tuam, who died suddenly a few weeks ago, and Mary Carroll, former director of St. Colmcilles in Tullamore, who died in September of 2002. I would ask you all please to stand and observe a one-minute silence Now, without further delay I will hand over to Mr. Cribben, Chief Executive Officer of County Galway VEC. GREETINGS FROM MINISTER SILE DEVALERA Ladies and Gentlemen, Minister DeValera sends her best wishes to conference as follows: The Secretary, National Association of Travellers Training Centres, Scotch Parade, Irishtown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 23 January 2003 Dear Secretary, Thank you for your recent invitation to the Annual Conference of the National Association of Travellers Centres. Unfortunately I am unable to take-up your invitation this year due to prior commitments. In the circumstances, I have arranged for a senior official from my Department to attend the conference. The issue of social inclusion is a key priority and since taking office, tackling educational disadvantage has been my top priority. Educational qualifications, or the lack of them, determine largely the life chances of people. On-going examination of responses to address the needs of those who are most disadvantaged in education terms therefore is essential. I look forward to receiving your report on the outcome from the conference in due course. My Department provides significant resources to communities at all levels within the education system aimed at addressing educational disadvantage. The resources include programmes of early intervention such as Early Start, Breaking the Cycle and Giving Children an Even Break. Within the past decade, much has been achieved in the area of curriculum innovation and reform. Extra resources have been invested in the primary, second level and further education sectors to assist those who are educationally disadvantaged. These supports come in the form of extra funding, extra teachers and tutors and other resources as well as grants and other targeted programmes such as the Visiting Teacher Service, Home School Community Liaison and the School Completion Programme. In Senior Traveller Training Centres, the number of training places has increased to over 900 places. Second chance education and training and literacy provision has undergone radical chances in the last few years and funding provision has increased significantly. Very successful access programmes, funded by my Department, are being developed to support learners from backgrounds that were traditionally under-represented in the education system. In addition, the Departments work in the establishment of the Educational Welfare Board and a national framework of qualifications should have a major influence on the development of a society of lifelong learning. Landmark government actions with a major focus on equity issues for marginalized children and their families include the National Childrens Strategy in 2000, the Childrens Act, 2001, the Education Act, 1998, the Youth Act, 2001 and the Educational (Welfare) Act, 2000. There are also many programmes with an educational focus that are funded from Government departments and sources other than the Department of Education and Science. For example, the Area Development Management Partnerships invest a significant proportion of their funding in preventative education measures. Sometimes our formal one-size-fits-all model of schooling seems an inappropriate response in the context of different communities with different local needs, conditions and cultures. There are some impressive initiatives currently dealing with pupils and young people at risk. Such emerging models of in-school and out-of-school supports for pupils with difficulties are being developed and piloted very successfully under the School Completion Initiatives. In the future, the Educational Disadvantage Committee, under its Chairperson, Professor ine Hyland, will contribute new ideas to help address and alleviate the worst effects of educational disadvantage. In moving forward, we need to accept that the issues are multifaceted and complex, that there are no quick fixes and that we are here for the long haul. Notwithstanding that the challenges continue to be formidable particularly when difficult budgetary choices have to made, it is gratifying to note that the National Association of Traveller's Training Centres (NATTC) will continue to advocate change and improvement in education and training developments for Travellers at community and statutory level. I am aware also that NATTC plays an important role in managing and coordinating a wide range of complementary Youth Support actions for Travellers. I wish to acknowledge all of the excellent work that has been completed since responsibility for the network of centres transferred to my Department in April 1998. I would like to echo the sentiments expressed recently by my colleague Mr. Noel Dempsey TD, Minister for Education and Science who said, the value of our educational support programmes can only be measured by the impact on the learner, the family and the relationship between the community and the place of learning. Parents who are energised by their involvement in school programmes, in turn, fueled their childrens enthusiasm for learning. In tackling disadvantage, the case for joined-up government is overwhelming. In saying that, the Department has a responsibility to ensure value for the use of taxpayers money. Groups who rely on public funds need to establish rigorous process-evaluations to give evidence of the success of their actions. That is, the success measure must be a clearly defined and measured outcome. I wish to endorse these sentiments and commend them to the network. In this regard I understand that work on the development of a Quality Framework Initiative involving planning and development, internal and external evaluation, quality assurance and good practice guidelines for Youthreach and Senior Traveller Training Centres is at an advanced stage. Your conference I hope will help to inform appropriate responses to these very difficult issues. All of us are concerned to improve the life chances of Travellers affected by social or economic disadvantage. Creative ways of teaching and learning will promote these objectives. The fundamental objective in this regard is to increase the transfer and retention rates so that young people remain in school for as long as possible to complete their education. I hope that your conference will be fruitful and may I wish you continued success in the future. Yours sincerely, ___________________________________________ Ms. Sile De Valera, TD, Minister for Adult Education Youth Affairs and Educational Disadvantage at the Department of Education and Science. PROGRAMME Day One Programme 10.00 am Coffee and registration 10.45 am Ms. Fiona OLoughlin, City of Galway VEC Opening Exhibition 11.05 am Chairmans Address. 11.15 am Mr. Philip Cribbin, CEO Co. Galway VEC 11.30 am Mr Michael McDonagh Community Development, Travellers & the Importance of Education. 12.00 pm Mr Gerard Griffin Developments in the Senior Traveller Training Centres Network following the Consultative Report on their future development. 12.30 pm Mr Simon Devilly Public Relations, the Media & Training 1.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Mr. Chris Connolly Department of Education & Science 3.00 pm Workshops 4.00 pm Coffee 4.15 pm Plenary Session Feedback from Workshops. 8.00 pm Gala Dinner Day Two Programme 10.00 am Coffee/Registration 10.30 am Chairman 10.35 am Mr. Guss OConnell, FS 11.15 am Ms Ruth Griffin National Youth Council of Ireland 12.30 pm Lunch 1.30 pm Workshops 2.45 pm Final Plenary Session Chairmans Closing Address & Conference ends. 3.15pm Coffee Workshops 28th January Back to Education Initiative Bernie Judge Traveller Education: The Mainstream Challenge Maughie Francis Creating a Centre of Excellence: Evaluation & Self-Evaluation Shivaun OBrien Qualifications & Teacher Registration Ann Brennan Traveller History & Culture Michael McDonagh Meeting the Challenges of Youthwork James OLeary Intercultural Education Sheila ODriscoll Workshops 29th January The Challenge of Racism in the Media Derek McDonnell Equality Legislation Patrick OLeary The role of the Performing Arts in the Curriculum Patsy Murphy Copping On Leargas: European Funding and Policy Sean Bracken The Traveller Health Strategy Kealan Flynn Yoga and Relaxation Catriona Flanagan SPEAKERS: Mr. Philip Cribben CEO, County Galway VEC Mr. Cribben opened Conference 2003, and outlined some of the developments underway in Traveller Education and Training. He enthusiastically advocated that centres should embrace change, stating that a centre that stands still dies. Mr. Cribben would encourage those engaged in the STTCs network to think micro but act macro, stressing the importance of a professional approach to planning and the delivery of programmes. In referring to the Report designed to inform the Future Development of Senior Traveller Training Centres and the Quality Frameworks process, Mr. Cribben highlighted the need for flexibility to ensure that the standard applied is appropriate to the individual centre, and welcomed the involvement of all in the planning process. Centre evaluations affirm good practice and external evaluation supports the work of the centre and its personnel, at all levels in the process. Making further reference to the report Mr. Cribben identified the need for a national public relations strategy that would lead to a celebration of the success achieved by the network and promote linkage and networking with other bodies at both national and local level. A career structure and a national qualification framework were sorely needed and the development was to be welcomed. Whilst much had been achieved, difficulties remained and in conclusion Mr. Cribben quoted Mrs. Hilary Clinton: When faced with difficulties dont throw up your hands, but roll up your sleeves! He then declared Conference 2003 officially open. Mr. Michael McDonagh Community Development, Travellers and the Importance of Education Mr. McDonagh began his discourse by putting his topic into the context of Traveller attitudes to Community, Development and Education past and present. These remarks were illustrated by references to Traveller economic activities and he related some personal experiences relative to his own identity and learning processes, as well as those of others within the Travelling Community. Whereas in the past, Travellers saw no need for education, the highlighted that attitudes within the Travelling Community had undergone significant change in this regard, but warned that the process of engagement is something of a minefield for the Traveller person. He pointed out that education should not and could not be seen in isolation from other affective factors such as living conditions, culture etc. The perception or fear was still that Traveller children, in order to gain a real job and a real income, must adopt the identity of the settled person with a resultant loss of their own true identity and the acquisition of negative perceptions around what it is and means to be a Traveller, and the difficulties for the individual that result from this. Mr. McDonagh argued cogently for an equality agenda within education: an agenda that educates all children equally but not one that teaches all children the same. An equality agenda that respects the identity of all students. Much comment and discussion took place relative to the fears of Traveller parents for their childrens future and those fears were distilled into concerns about their chances of success within an oppressive society that fails to acknowledge the difference in culture and traditions of the minority Traveller community. Issues such as peer pressure within the Travelling Community itself and perceptions of early maturation and adolescence as and between Travellers and their settled counterparts were aired. As to the future Mr. McDonagh expressed the view that education was a key to the development and survival of the Travelling Community. Education is a weapon with which Travellers may defend themselves in maintaining their identity. It is a tool through which the Community can compete. Senior Traveller Training Centres had played a huge role in Community Development for Travellers and in Traveller Education that is ongoing. A note of caution was sounded in that although the role is and remains important, the centres should not become an alternative to second level education for Travellers, nor should they become a false economic base. Changes to the system and network as a whole were welcomed but it was pointed out that not all changes were necessarily good and that there remains a level of frustrated potential in development and education outcomes that needs to be addressed in terms of Traveller participation and roles of responsibility. Whilst it was pointed out that some young Travellers have achieved success in employment abroad it remains important within the network and nationally, that Travellers engaged within the system provide positive role models within Senior Traveller Training Centres staffs. Mr. Gerard Griffin National Coordinator for Senior Traveller Training Centres Developments in the Senior Traveller Training Centres Network and following the Consultative Report on their future development. In his opening remarks, Mr. Griffin commented that he was delighted to see so many Travellers attending conference. He went on to briefly outline the reports content and recommendations, highlighting in particular those recommendations where work is currently underway on their implementation. He posed the question, who is the programme aimed at? And reminded listeners that the programme is meant to serve the needs of early school leavers and adult Travellers who left school with a minimum education. STTCs provide second chance education and are open to all Travellers, there being no upper age limit. Young people of school going age need to have been left school for a period of not less than six months before being enrolled within a centre (although there are some exceptions). The intergenerational mix within STTCs and family learning within centres helps to break the cycle of educational disadvantage and promotes a sense of value in education within the target audience. The report was widely circulated across Government Departments, Vocational Education Committees and other bodies and individuals across a broad spectrum of State and semi-state organisations operating in the Education and Training field. In discussing the progress of implementation of recommendations Mr. Griffin highlighted issues such as Traveller culture, participation premises and profile, networking and evaluation, allowances and childcare. He pointed out that workshops in relation to some of these areas would take place at conference. In relation to quality standards Mr. Griffin outlined developments in this process, pointing out that in planning, there are four blocks or stages; including external evaluation. With reference to public relations and culturally appropriate training, he pointed out that NATC in conjunction with his own office were piloting a PR training programme, that would enable centres to plan and implements their own PR strategy, whilst contributing to the development of a national PR Strategy. He also highlighted work undertaken by Shannon Curriculum Development in the production of two new modules, being Cultural Studies at level one and intercultural studies at level two. A directory of resource material is currently being produced. In addition Mr. Griffin outlined the engagement by FAS with STTCs in the development of entrepreneurial skills and the engagement of local literacy schemes with centres. He also outlined the Back to Education Initiative in some detail. Mr. Griffin reminded members of staff present at Conference that funding for staff development and further training courses is available from the N.C.U. office in Ennis. Mr. Simon Devilly Media Consultant and Trainer Mr. Devilly, in conjunction with Mr. Gerry Griffin and NATC representative developed and devised a Public relations strategy, and the purpose of Mr. Devillys input into conference was to outline the process of consultation engaged in devising the strategy and the pilot programme being delivered throughout February 2003. He defined public relations as being the planned and sustained effort to maintain goodwill and mutual understanding between an organisation and the wider audience. Public relations are about educating the audience as to a shared vision and values. The purpose of the training is to enable training centres to effectively deal with the media in a proactive way that builds relationships with the media and others with whom we network. Mr. Chris Connolly Schools Inspector Department of Education & Science Delegates to Conference warmly welcomed Mr. Connolly. He was recently appointed by the Department of Education & Science as the member of the inspectorate with special responsibility for Training Centres, and in his address outlined the role of the inspectorate in Education. Mr. Gus OConnell, FAS Ms. Ruth Griffin, NYCI No detailed report in respect of inputs to conference by either of the above is available. WORKSHOPS Back to Education Initiative Facilitator : Bernie Judge The Back to Education Initiative is an exciting new development to come on stream. The initiative provides a part-time flexible option to participants, and Ms. Judge outlined the scheme, allowances available, eligibility criteria and the processes involved in setting up the scheme. Traveller Education: The Mainstream Challenge Maughie Francis This workshop addressed issues relative to the Education Act and other legislation vis a vis the maintenance of young persons within the mainstream schools system and the role of training centres as part of a quality educational provision for Travellers. Creating a Centre of Excellence: Evaluation & Self-Evaluation Shivaun OBrien This workshop was conducted as part of the ongoing process of consultation in respect of the Quality Framework initiative undertaken by the office of the National Coordinator in conduction with Youthreach and FAS. The workshop discussions were based around An Introduction to Self Evaluation for Youthreach and Senior Traveller Training Centres produced in November 2002. Qualifications & Teacher Registration Ann Brennan This workshop outlined the provisions contained in the Teachers Council Act, in light of information provided by TUI and other sources, together with the report of the Steering Committee on the Establishment of a Teaching Council. Traveller History & Culture Michael McDonagh This workshop was an interactive talk on the History of Travellers and their culture addressing come of the pre-conceived ideas of who Travellers are and where they came from. The language, spread and geographic location of Travellers today was outlined, theyre being some 3,600 Traveller families currently resident. There is Irish Traveller family resident in Australia, the USA, UK and other parts of Europe, who are distinct from other ethnic Traveller populations. The presence of Travellers in Ireland can be traced back through historical references and legislation to 1175 (time immemorial) and much of the legislation in the 13th and 14th centuries was prejudicial to Travellers. Social changes and economic developments throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the famine and the introduction of plastics, the attempt to force Travellers to settle in one place and the impact attempts at assimilation had on the Travelling Community were discussed. Attitudes to Travellers were informed by academics and misperceptions promulgated through the media and in society at large leading to ill informed and inappropriate responses to Traveller issues that resulted in the reduction of Travellers to a state of dependency. The changes that have taken place in the last few years were also discussed and there may come a time when a wee drop of tinkers blood will be a positive thing. Meeting the Challenges of Youthwork James OLeary This workshop examined the challenges faced by young people in todays world and the role of youth work in aiding and enhancing their lives as they come to deal with those challenges. In relation to the changes faced by young people today discussion centered on employment, training, accommodation and changes within the social and family structures, developments within IT and the training centres. Issues such as the difficulty faced by young Traveller men in obtaining employment, and childrens allowances were discussed. Changes in the structure of youth work brought about by the Youth Work Act were also discussed, particularly with regard to the involvement of young people in the decision making processes, conflict resolutions, personal development ethos and planning and the role of training centres in youth work and ways that they might link in, such as opening training centres to youth clubs in the evening; the provision of funding and training for young people to become youth workers, and multipurpose buildings to ensure access to youth work and other services is open and based in the community were a few of the suggestions arising from the workshop. Intercultural Education Sheila ODriscoll This workshop highlighted the development of three new FETAC modules, currently awaiting department approval and progression to the pilot stage. Ms. ODriscoll outlined the rationale and purpose of this development within the curriculum. The three modules are: Living in a diverse society (Foundation) Understanding Interculturalism (Level 1) Identity and Culture (Level 2) The modules explore cultural identity, prejudice and discrimination, other cultures and ways of living together in society. A directory of resources is also being produced, listing the name and type of the resource, a description, level and availability of the resource. It is hoped this will be shortly available. The Challenge of Racism in the Media Derek McDonnell The workshop followed a discussion format. The Media it was felt presents negative images of Travellers and other ethnic groups. The discussion examined issues such as unconscious racism, prejudice, attitudes to refugees and so on. Recognition for and of Traveller organisations in the media and their promotion was also discussed. It was felt that expertise in handling the media was necessary to help promote positive images and the group concluded there was a need for PR training for interested programme participants within training centres; programmes of cultural awareness and relevant media work experiences for those interested in media work. Issues such as non-Travellers working with Travellers and the level to which they could and should examine their own prejudices; defining racism and identifying differences between racism and discrimination were also discussed, together with associated stereotyping within the dominant culture, use of language, and media bias. The role of print media was also discussed. It was agreed the principle role of newspapers was to sell the paper to the public: newspapers also have a role in affirming beliefs and maintaining the status quo. Several historic articles were cited that showed the predominant negative coverage given to Travellers in the media over the past fifty years, which articles used words like tinker and flawed. The use of language in the media demonstrates a covert bias towards Travellers. Training should be available to assist those interested in managing the media and promoting the positive activities engaged in by Travellers. Equality Legislation Mr. Patrick OLeary This workshop was presented by a representative of the Equality Authority, who outlined the legislation. The process and criteria for making a complaint under the legislation together with an outline of the powers of the various equality agencies now operating was also outlined. The role of the Performing Arts in the Curriculum Patsy Murphy This workshop was an interactive presentation based upon work undertaken in the Tara Workshop Dundalk in relation to the puppet theater developed by the centre and the resultant FETAC module Copping On Leargas: European Funding and Policy Mr. Sean Bracken This workshop was presented by a member of Leargas Staff and focused on the work of Leargas and the availability of European funding for projects and exchange visits under the various schemes now available. The Traveller Health Strategy Mr. Keelan Flynn The Traveller Health strategy contains 122 recommendations and each Health Board area is responsible for its implementation. The workshop focused on the development of the Western Health Board plan for Traveller Health and services available to Travellers in the Western Health Board area under the Traveller Health Strategy, and the role training centres might play. The Western Health Board region houses the second largest Traveller population in the country and Travellers suffer a higher incidence of ill health and die younger than their settled counterparts. The process of consultation engaged in by the health board was outlined and some of its findings presented. It emerged during consultations that information is required on health board services as well as the manifestation of discrimination. A need was identified for health services staff to be trained on Traveller issues. The Health Board can give better information and a better standard of service including service delivery through peer led care, and working with local authorities. Training centres can assist, and the health board documented problems in relation to Traveller Health, such as poor eyesight and a reluctance to wear glasses, with the help of local centers. Training centres can provide a forum for the dissemination of information and assistance to programme participants in terms of applications for help and form filling. Health workers can visit training centres and centres can therefore contribute to health education. The Western Health Board Traveller Health Strategy can be obtained by contacting mary.syron@whb.ie Yoga and Relaxation This workshop was provided by the Yoga Centre in Athenry Co. Galway and was an interactive workshop introducing participants to the practice of yoga and relaxation. APPENDIX 1 Conference attendance by VEC/Organisation City of Cork VEC St. Finbarrs Training Centre, Cork Therese Canning Mary ONeill Brian Cullen Tom Daly Di Dunne Peter Foley Cheryl Loveridge Janey Twomey Jo Cotter City of Galway VEC Ms. Fiona OLoughlin, AEO Sandy Road Centre David Adams Patricia Condon Peter Connolly Martin Conroy Nellie Casserley Michael Donnellan Lorraine Duffy Paul Hogan Ann Lane Mae McDonagh Nuala Madden Tony Morris Michael OKelly Aine Quilty Mary Wallace Co. Clare VEC St. Josephs Training Centre, Ennis Anne-Marie Delaney Christy Donovan Eileen Donovan Sue-Ellen Donovan Louise Houlihan Helen Keenan Anthony McDonagh Edel McDonagh Helen McDonagh Kathleen McDonagh Margaret Mongan Christy OMalley Helen OSullivan Co. Galway VEC Mr. Philip Cribben, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jarlath McDonagh, AEO Madonna House, Ballinasloe Iggy Broder Rita Coen Michael Conniff Bridie Dolan Rita Flynn Brendan Greely Mary Harney Mary Lane Heneghan Gerry Kelly St. Benins Training Centre, Tuam Orla Cullinan Bernard Hardiman Mary Keane Padraic Lynch Mary OBrien Colette McDonagh Ernie Masterson St. Brendans Training Centre, Loughrea Catherine Cooney Ann Cuddy Geraldine Delaney Teresa Herlihy Dolores Kavanagh Joe Larkin Yvonne Lyons Helen McDonagh Florence Mahoney Vincent OHara Kevin Staunton Kathleen Sherlock Shirley Ward Teresa B Ward Co. Laois VEC St. Canices Training Centre, Portlaoise Ronan Rice Co. Leitrim VEC St. Josephs Training Centre, Carrick on Shannon Margaret Gannon Gerry McGovern Ann Scully Anne Shanley Co. Limerick VEC Fealeside Training Centre, Abbeyfeale Mary Horgan Margaret Payne Co. Longford VEC St. Mels Training Centre, Longford Ken Martin Co. Louth Tara Workshop Mary Connolly Maureen Gogarty Phyllis McDonnell Francis McInerney Patsy Murphy Co. Kerry St. Annes Senior Education Centre Brenda Molloy North Kerry Programme An Tochar Adult Education Centre Martina Hegarty Co. Dublin VEC St. Basils Training Centre, Tallaght Co. Mayo VEC St. Catherines, Ballina Kevin Feerick Peggy Sloyne Mary Morrissey St. Catherines, Ballinrobe Mary Jackson Siobhan Lowry Davina Walsh St. Catherines, Ballyhaunis Maureen Faulkner Co. Meath VEC Navan Travellers Training Centre Martin Bellew Declan Clarke Jim Darcy Paul McCann Yvonne Rose Co. Offaly Birr Travellers Training Centre, Birr Ann Collins Francis Currams Julieanne Doorley Mary Kate McDonagh Patricia M Ryan Margaret Sheridan St. Colmcilles Travellers Workshop, Tullamore Millie Bryan John Bulfin Marie Costello Joe Deering Ann Gereghty Phyllis McDonagh Ursula McFarlane Martina McLoughlin Margaret Madden Elizabeth Mongan Sylvia OLeary Marina OMalley Lucy Owens Bridget Ward Dennis Ward Geraldine Ward Margaret Ward Mary Ward Co. Wexford VEC Ross Youth Training Centre, New Ross Anne-Marie Cooper Ray Cullen Feargal Egan Joanne Sheppard Co. Wicklow VEC Centre for Education and Resourcing Travellers, Wicklow Shay Byrne Department of Education & Science Mr. Chris Connolly, Senior Inspector, DES Ms. Maughie Francis Mr. Gerard Griffin, National Coordinator for Senior Traveller Training Centres Ms. Bernie Judge Mr. Peter Kelly, Further Education Section Ms. Shivaun OBrien The Equality Authority Mr. Patrick OLeary FS Mr. Guss OConnell Kerry Traveller Development Brigid McCarthy Teresa McCarthy Leargas Sean Bracken Navan Travellers Workshops Geraldine Duke Jeanne McGovern Tullamore Travellers Movement Geraldine McDonagh NATC Maureen Benson Angela Lennon Michael McDonagh Thelma A OCarroll James OLeary Martin Ward NATC/Youthworkers David Collins John Paul Collins Dereck McDonnell Amanda Slevin Elizabeth Loftus Appendix 2 Conference Exhibitors Organisations Tuam Travellers Education & Development Association Galway Adult Learner Guidance Service Galway Adult Literacy Scheme Western Health Board Leargas Senior Traveller Training Centres Sandy Road Training Centre, Galway Madonna House, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway St. Annes Senior Education Centre, Killarney St. Brendans Training Centre, Loughrea, Co. Galway St. Benins Training Centre, Tuam Navan Travellers Training Centre Birr Traveller Training Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly St. Colmcilles Travellers Workshop, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Tara Workshop, Dundalk, Co. Louth St. Josephs Training Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare St. Josephs Training Centre, Carrick on Shannon Appendix 3 Conference AccountsIncome: National Coordinator for Senior Traveller Training Centres Grant6,000.00 Conference fees (Training Centres)10,522.20 Conference fees ( Members)260.00 NATC Youth Services2,185.6018,967.80Less:Expenditure Hotel: Accommodation / Meals Meeting Rooms & Equipment Hire21,433.05 Facilitation Fees330.00 Entertainment300.00 Transport150.00 Photos & Supplies 324.0022,537.05Balance -3,569.25Less outstanding Training Centres Fees (7)3,420.00-149.25  PAGE 1 GQ`o}qs  0 4 6 : f l p Pcd,-n-SFWFaFbFtFuFvF!IͼͼҼᱭᱭ CJOJQJ6CJ5CJCJ6CJCJOJQJaJ5CJH*aJCJaJ 5CJaJCJ 56CJCJ 5CJH*5CJ6CJ$ 56CJ$CJ$5CJ$A6FGHIJKLMNOPQ`abcdefgh$a$$$a$*Bhijklmno%&'<=>cdeqr$   1!$a$rsNzY5h ^` @^` dh ht  6 l ! 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