Opinion

Rehabilitation rests on investment in education

David Gauke’s recent speech on prison reform had a lot in it to like, writes Peter Cox, who explains...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Tender delay with single awarding organisation plan for prisons

Plans by the Ministry of Justice to appoint single awarding organisations for seven areas of study in prisons have...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
Opinion

Education is the missing piece in David Lammy’s race review puzzle

The criminal justice system in this country disproportionately affects people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and prison education...

FE Week
FE Week
Opinion

Prison education and training needs fixing – here’s how

Prison education has been sidelined for too long and major change is needed now, says Rob Mills The general...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Prison education reforms on hold for another year

Reforms to prison education seem to be back on hold, as existing offender learning contracts are being extended for...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
Opinion

Changes to justice system will affect those working in FE colleges

Recent policy changes to keep more young offenders out of custody will affect those working at FE colleges, says...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Prison learning needs more staff to succeed

While prison reform is to be welcomed, simply dealing with the staff shortages would solve many of the barriers...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Prisoners to work towards apprenticeships

Offenders will be able to work towards an apprenticeship while in prison for the first time under new plans...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke