DateThere has never been a clear definition or clearly defined origin of Roma/Travellers. There have, however, been attempts in the same direction, given the classic historical synthesis suggested by Fraser (1992). His synthesis suggests that from the 9th century, a population of Indian origin began to move towards Europe, bringing with them an Indian language. The 15th and 16th centuries were marked by numerous persecutions which led to the dislocation of these immigrants. To this end, populations of different sizes are more or less assimilated in different European countries. The Roma are known to have either submerged or failed to displace a local nomadic trading or "traveller" minority where the population is very small. Romance English Gypsies, among others, continued to maintain an identity as both Romani and Traveler. The word "Gypsy" (from "Egyptian") has been theorized by many as a modest error made by Europeans regarding their origins. Even the Roma tolerated or accepted it. This synthesis has, however, been criticized; this has been advanced primarily by Romani-speaking groups such as the German Sinte, who do not call themselves Roma, and, secondly, by radical social constructionist academics. The complexity of definition and/or origins, variety and difference of perspective have therefore dominated the self-definition of Roma/Gypsies/Travelers from the beginning, and any simplification of the above would only lead to more confusion and/or disagreements. The so-called Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities are most often considered to be the largest ethnic minority community in Europe (DCSF 2010). Research shows that children from these predominantly nomadic communities have a history...... middle of article ......GK Bryce and WM Humes (eds) Scottish Education; Post-Devolution, 2nd edition, (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press). Liégeois, J.-P., 2007. Roma education and public policies: a European perspective. European Education, 39(1), p.11-31. Available at: http://mesharpe.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=article&id=doi:10.2753/EUE1056-4934390101. Liegeois, Jean‐Pierre, 1998. School provision for ethnic minorities: the gypsy paradigm, Hatfield: University of Hertfordshire Press London: DCSFUNICEF. 2007. Breaking the cycle of exclusion: Roma children in South-Eastern Europe. UNICEF Serbia. Wilkinson, G., 2006. McSchools for McWorld? Meditate global pressures with an aMcDonaldisante educational policy response. Cambridge Journal of Education, 36(1), pp.81-98. Available at: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&doi=10.1080/03057640500491088&magic=crossref.