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This report from NPC looks at how environmental crises will impact people in prison: ow.ly/jfIL50UElgW There is no national strategy to support people in prison to access green jobs and training but the positive work at these prisons offers a path forward 🌿

This report from <a href="/NPCthinks/">NPC</a> looks at how environmental crises will impact people in prison: ow.ly/jfIL50UElgW

There is no national strategy to support people in prison to access green jobs and training but the positive work at these prisons offers a path forward 🌿
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Good to hear the Ministry of Justice’s BOLD programme is exploring the relationship between prison education and post-release employment outcomes. Findings are expected to be published this year. You can find out more about BOLD here ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…

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Teaching in a prison is a chance to bring new meaning, challenge & purpose to your career: ✅ help learners gain employment and contribute to society ✅ teach a wide range of courses ✅ enjoy work-life balance Apply to be a prison teacher ⬇️ prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

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HMP Oakwood is rated the best prison in the country by Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor. Find out how they're offering people a safe and productive time in prison and equipping them with the best chance possible of succeeding on release ⬇️ thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

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HMP Highpoint's rail training programme has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence. Facilitated by City & Guilds, the programme recruits suitable learners from other prisons, who then return to their original prison to work locally once released. suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmund…

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Brilliant news that UCL Centre for Education & Criminal Justice (ECJ) has been awarded funding to create a new vision for post-prison education, training and employment. It's part of the UCL Grand Challenges special initiative, (Un)equal Lives, (Un)equal Outcomes in the UK. ucl.ac.uk/grand-challeng…

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It's the #InternationalDayofEducation, so what better time to nominate us for a Movement for Good award? The more nominations PET receives, the greater the chance we have of winning £1,000 to help people in prison gain qualifications. movementforgood.com/#nominateAChar…

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"The work I'm doing will allow me to have that better life I think about" Christopher, who's completing his Maths A-level in prison, sums up the impact of studying on the #InternationalDayofEducation.

"The work I'm doing will allow me to have that better life I think about"

Christopher, who's completing his Maths A-level in prison, sums up the impact of studying on the #InternationalDayofEducation.
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Love this news from the end of last year: the first commercial tree nursery in a UK prison has opened - Forests with Impact at HMP Haverigg. Growing 250,000 saplings, the social enterprise supports people to gain horticultural qualifications 🌳 charteredforesters.org/first-commerci…

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We are recruiting new trustees to join our Board at a pivotal time in our development. We are looking for people who share both our values and our ambitions. Find out how to apply here 👇 prisonerseducation.org.uk/2025/01/join-p…

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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue each year in England. Our Head of Fundraising and External Affairs, Cassie Edmiston, takes a look at the particular challenges of fundraising and shares some helpful resources for fundraisers ⬇️ limegreenconsulting.co.uk/blog/were-not-…

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A new briefing from AYJ highlights the deeply concerning experiences and outcomes for young adults in prison - too often a sidelined group. The Alliance is urging Ministry of Justice to be ambitious about the education on offer. Read the briefing here 👇 ayj.org.uk/news-content/a…

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"Positive feedback and good grades were a ray of light in a very dark place." That's how Eliza described studying in prison when she wrote to us last summer. She was one of 1,417 people we funded to study courses in 2024. Find out the top ten here 👇 prisonerseducation.org.uk/2025/01/2024s-…

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Fancy a challenge? How about running London’s most popular half marathon for PET this October? The Royal Parks Half takes in four of the city's Royal Parks - Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. You can sign up here ⬇️ prisonerseducation.org.uk/2025/01/run-th…