We offer
Cultural Competency Awareness Training
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“Gate Essex’s training opened my eyes — hearing directly from people with lived experience helped me understand the Gypsy and Traveller communities in a much more authentic way.”
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“I left the session feeling far more confident about how to engage respectfully and effectively with Gypsy and Traveller families. It’s the most meaningful training I’ve had in years.”
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“The trainers’ honesty and lived experience made all the difference. It challenged a lot of my assumptions and gave me practical tools I can use in my role every day.”
✅ Challenge stereotypes and tackle discrimination
✅ Improve engagement and service delivery
✅ Support equality and inclusion across sectors
💡 Why Choose GaTEssex Training?
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Lived Experience Trainers: Authentic voices from within the community
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Tailored Sessions: Designed for your team, service, or organisation. Can last between 3-6 hours
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CPD Accredited: Includes a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate
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Interactive and Insightful: Case studies, discussion, and reflection activities, all provided on a USB stick for participants to take away with them
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Proven Impact: Builds confidence, awareness, and stronger community relationships
🌍 Topics Covered
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Understanding Gypsy, Roma and Traveller identities
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Overcoming barriers in education, health, and housing
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Addressing unconscious bias and institutional discrimination
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Building inclusive and respectful engagement practices
💬 Let’s Work Together
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Creating an inclusive society starts with understanding.
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Empower your team to make a difference.