In recent articles in either the Traveller Movement (TM) journal or in government statistics, we can find alarming dat aof poor attainment, high dropout rates and homeschooling as well ascases of racist bullying and exclusions increasing in Gypsy, Traveller and Roma (GTR) communities. The TM journal is the national voice of a leading national charity in the UK, working in partnership withservice providers and policy makers to challenge discrimination and promote increased race equality, social inclusion and community cohesion. Latest research inthe UK legislation shows that policy makers in England and Wales issued extremely discriminatory legislation of planning of their ‘future cities’. Newest changes in Housing and Planning Bill suggest that local authorities have no more obligations to asses Gypsy and Travellers accommodation and also provide sufficient social housing for Roma families, too. This means that Gypsy and Traveller communities will occupy mostly illegal camps far from school catchment areas, whilst Roma families become victims of rogue private landlords. Children from all families will inevitably suffer more and more exclusion. Gypsy and Traveller communities have already lost their right to nomadism. Therefore they are no more able to offer their children the opportunity to attend school in adequately serviced urban areas. The statistics show that mainly female pupils from GTR background drop out early from schools to be able to help with elderly parents care. National statistics though as a general theme show that girls are achieving best results than boys in early years schooling, if they are given the chances. Still girls are likely to drop out early, whilst boys are mainly expelled from schoolsearly. The author had the opportunity to review recent literature and legislation; she also interviewed members of TM and educational advisors in Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group as well as policy makers in Derby City Council. She is also currently interested in issues of domestic violence towards women of all ages in GTR communities; her recent findings show that females suffer mainly from very young age and this has a seriously negative impact on them. Violence and non-supportive legislation leads to mental health problems; girls are more likely to suffer from bullying silently, as they are more defenceless againstany ethic group, including theirs regrettably. The author will also include analysis of specific case studies referring to GTR women’s recent activities to tackle violence and schooling deprivation.

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