New briefing sets out 10 recommendations to transform prison education
Our new briefing makes 10 recommendations to the new ministerial team at the Ministry of Justice to transform prison education.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
New report shows impact of education for young women in prison
A new report published by Prisoners’ Education Trust demonstrates the powerful role education plays for young women in prison and on release.
“We should all be given a chance”: Young women’s education in prison
The author of PET’s new report looks at how we can address system failures that are stopping young women accessing education in prison.
2023’s top distance learning courses in prison
Last year PET helped 1,229 people start distance learning courses in prisons across England and Wales. Find out 2023’s 15 most popular picks.
Prison education: three priorities for the new government
What are the three most immediate priorities on prison education for the new Justice Secretary and Prisons Minister?
The barriers to studying in prison: what PET learners told us
Lived Experience Consultants Will and Erika Flowers look at the challenges learners in prison face and what helps them complete their courses.
The Army Benevolent Fund helps veterans in prison find hope
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) has been awarded a £18,000 grant by the Army Benevolent Fund to support veterans in prison.
Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shares the story of Paul, an alumnus of PET who, like her, found hope through learning while in prison.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to present PET’s Radio 4 Appeal
We are delighted to announce that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will present PET’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sunday 12 May.
35 years of helping learners make a fresh start
Prisoners’ Education Trust turned 35 this year, having been founded in April 1989. Our CEO reflects on what we have achieved since then.