Introducing PET’s new Head of Policy
Francesca Cooney joined PET as Head of Policy in September. Here she tells us about the challenges facing prison education and her priorities over the coming months.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
“Our wing is staggeringly lucky to have her”: PLA Award winners announced
From sports tutors to librarians, the winners of this year’s Prison Learning Alliance Awards all go the extra mile to promote prison learning.
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018: Meet our amazing runners
Find out why they’re running in support of PET and how you can donate.
‘Education helps prisoners into work – its value must be harnessed’
Rod Clark responds to government research showing PET funding is helping people find work – showing education is both high-impact and good value for money.
Minister welcomes MoJ research showing PET learners more likely to find work
Prisons Minister Rory Stewart has welcomed new research published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) today showing people in prison who have accessed distance learning through Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) are more likely to find work after release.
Worshipful Company of Educators celebrate prison education staff
The eight winners of the Inspirational Educators awards included three education staff nominated by PET.
UCAS bans the box, promoting fair chances in higher education
UCAS will no longer require people to disclose a past conviction when applying for most university courses, in a decision that was called for by PET, Unlock and the Longford Trust.
PET Annual Lecture: Introducing our speakers
Prison leaders from around the globe tell us a little more about what they will be speaking about at the PET Annual Lecture on 4 June.
Working it out: Does the new education and employment strategy add up?
On 24 May, Justice Secretary David Gauke announced a new strategy for education and employment in, and out, of prison. Much of it wasn’t new, there were positive statements of intent, and some disappointments. But is the financial investment going to be there to make it a reality?
Prisoners’ Education Trust’s response to the Ministry of Justice’s Education and Employment Strategy
Today the Ministry of Justice will be launching a new Education and Employment Strategy. This is Prisoners’ Education Trust’s response.