Future of the Prisoner Learning Alliance
A letter from Tom Schuller, Chair of the PLA Steering Committee, regarding the future of the network.
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Routes into prison teaching: “I wanted to teach people who found learning difficult”
While a lorry driver, Nigel decided to enroll on a course in car repairs, to make sure he could handle mechanical problems on the road. He writes how this was the catalyst for his love of learning, and the beginning of a journey to support those who find learning difficult.
Routes into prison teaching: “I wasn’t sure whether teaching in a school was for me”
Emily tells us how she came to be an Outreach Tutor at a Category B male prison after studying Education at university and volunteering at a jail – with the support of a well-connected tutor.
Routes into prison teaching: “My experience teaching at primary schools was invaluable”
Esther shares how she went from primary school teacher to Reading Strategy Lead for five prisons in the North West of England.
Wednesday Webinar: “Creating Space for Shakespeare” with Rowan Mackenzie
In this webinar, we are joined by Rowan Mackenzie for a conversation about her book, “Creating Space for Shakespeare: Working with Marginalized Communities”.
New blog series explores the routes into prison teaching
The PLA wants to hear from prison educators about how they came to teach in prisons. Share your journey to help others find their own route into prison teaching.
PLA responds to Justice Committee inquiry into the prison operational workforce
The PLA has responded to a recent MoJ inquiry into the prison workforce, highlighting the impact of prison officer shortages on education.
At HMP Dovegate with prison educators based in the Midlands
We recently joined prison educators from across the Midlands for a day of networking at HMP Dovegate.
More must be done – Ofsted’s message on prison education
Ofsted’s 2021/22 annual report came out on 13th December. Every year, Ofsted report that prison education is the worst performing sector they inspect. This year, they state that if anything, it is worse still.
A change I want to see in prison education: Does education pay?
In the fifth and final blog of our new series – A change I want to see in prison education – PLA member Oliver Goodwin writes about pay.