Can a Gypsy and Traveller child be registered at two schools at any one time?
Yes. To help ensure the continuity of learning for Traveller children, dual registration is allowed. This means that while a Traveller child is away, the base school holds the place open and records the absence as authorised. The school cannot remove the child from the school role while they are travelling. Schools with Traveller children as guest pupils should report results of any test the child takes to the base school who should take ownership of the results. Most LAs have a standardised KEY for the register, which is sometimes the letter ‘T’ to represent travelling. There is no standard registration mark across the county at national level.
