Government research: impact of prison education goes beyond finding work
New government research shows the positive impact of education for people supported by Prisoners’ Education Trust goes beyond finding work.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
Prisoners’ Education Trust appoints new chief executive
Prisoners’ Education Trust has appointed Jon Collins as its new chief executive, as people in prison enter their tenth month in lockdown.
A message from PET’s President: “a year like no other”
John Samuels QC reflects on a difficult year for people in prison – as restricted conditions continue, even over Christmas.
Big Give 2020: give prisoners hope during the lockdown
Donate to our Big Give Christmas Challenge and help us support more people to study in prison during the lockdown.
Questions in the Sky
In this blog, Angus Jackson talks about his experience as a university student participating in Learning Together module ‘Writing Together’.
Have your say on our future
We are thinking about our plans for the future – how we can help more people and offer better support – and we need your help.
PET calls for urgent action on education during prison lockdown
Without immediate action to reinstate education in prisons, people will return to their communities “deskilled, disillusioned and discouraged”.
Breaking down barriers between prisoners and prison staff
Matteo Cassini from Justice Defenders talks about breaking down barriers between prisoners and prison staff through legal education in Kenya and Uganda.
PET CEO Rod Clark to step down after over seven years
Rod Clark is stepping down as Chief Executive of Prisoners’ Education Trust after seven and a half years in the role.
In conversation with Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy
Watch the Shadow Justice Secretary join our expert panel for an online discussion on education, race and criminal justice.