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25 May 2018 | Employability | Uncategorised

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?

27 Mar 2018 | PET news | Uncategorised

Lady Elizabeth Andrew OBE, 1935 – 2018

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Lady Elizabeth Andrew, founding member and patron of Prisoners’ Education Trust, who passed away on 13 January 2018, leaving an extraordinary legacy to for PET.

27 Feb 2018 | Distance learning , Education | Distance Learning

More courses than ever in new curriculum

People in prison now have the chance to turn their minds to Youth Justice, Human Resources and even Beginners Chinese thanks to a host of new subjects on offer in PET’s 2018 curriculum.

03 Feb 2018 | Fundraising

Writer runs 100 miles for PET

Writer and education specialist Dr Lewis Owens took on an epic ten-day run to raise much-needed funds for Prisoners’ Education Trust.

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