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<p>We welcome the work of third sector groups in developing and promoting Gypsy, Roma
and Traveller (GRT) History Month and are supportive of schools’ involvement in the
initiative.</p><p> </p><p>It is for teachers to exercise professional judgement about
how best to incorporate GRT history in teaching plans and school strategies. Teaching
about the Holocaust is a mandatory part of the history curriculum at key stage 3 for
maintained schools, and can provide a focus on all groups who were victims of this
genocide. We and the Pears Foundation jointly fund the Centre for Holocaust Education
to provide professional development for teachers to support this. Schools are free
to teach about diversity among people of different races and cultures and about the
impact of discrimination on individuals and communities in PSHE lessons. Our guidance
on bullying also makes clear that schools should take measures to prevent bullying,
which could involve talking to pupils about difference, potentially through dedicated
events or projects.</p>
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