Prison education

Learning unlocked: The rise of functional skills in prisons

Nearly half of prisoners arrive without qualifications, yet functional skills achievements in prisons are rising fast through a blend...

Jessica Hill
Mark Dewell
Prison education

Existing providers win £1.5bn prison education ‘overhaul’

Critics warn the system will continue to fail unless more drastic action is taken

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Prison education

Early prisoner release incentive could fix broken prison education

David Gauke’s plan to reward prisoners with early release for engaging in education is bold – but we must...

Jessica Hill
Natasha Porter
Prison education

Let more prisoners work or train, says sentencing review

Ex justice secretary recommends using AI to help prisoners with probation and education advice

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Long read, Prison education

The prison that’s offering hope for a new life upon release

‘We're saving people's lives as well as turning them around’

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Prison education, Young people

Locked-up young offenders know each other… now we know why

Research shows incarcerated children come from particular areas and many were in FE – and knowing this can help...

Jessica Hill
Natasha Porter
Prison education

From vengeance to compassion: The conversation that shattered my hate

Meeting the boy who killed my brother showed me the impact of restorative justice - now I teach these...

Jessica Hill
Steve Wright
Prison education

Education at ‘neglected’ prison fails to improve

Despite improving English and maths provision, many prisoners still lack access to a ‘suitable curriculum’

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Prison education

Young offenders denied legal right to education

Staff shortages are preventing both adults and children from attending education and training

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor