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.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
Prison-university partnerships in lockdown
Three prison university partnerships come together to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their role in prisons, and what the future may hold for their work.
Postcards from prison: helping keep families connected
The This Small Change project is asking museums and galleries to offer postcards to prisoners, to help alleviate the conditions they are facing during lockdown.
Our letter to the CEO of HMPPS on the recovery from lockdown
We have written to Dr Jo Farrar, seeking assurance that prisons are doing all they can to restore educational opportunities as they emerge from lockdown.
Reaching for the stars in prison
Charles Cockell, from Edinburgh University, discusses the successful Life Beyond project established through a partnership between Fife College and the Scottish Prison Service. Life Beyond challenges prisoners to think about science in a creative way.
Lessons from lockdown: how can prisons support education?
PET’s Head of Policy outlines seven creative – and sometimes courageous – ways prisons can support education as they emerge from lockdown.
New evidence of the economic impact of PET’s work
A new report from Pro Bono Economics provides further evidence that PET’s work has a positive economic impact for society.
A taste of distance learning: writing short courses for PET
PET Volunteer and Doctoral Researcher Xander Ryan explains how he created short courses to improve learners’ study skills and help them progress.
300 calls from 60 prisons: a busy start for PET’s Advice Line
Just over two months after launching the PET Advice Line, we have already taken over 300 calls from 60 prisons. PET’s Advice Manager reflects on its impact.
PET calls for education to be reinstated in children’s prisons
PET’s Chief Executive responds to the new report on the issue of separation of children in Young Offenders’ Institutions.