Alexander Maconochie – a forgotten penal reformer?
In a speech first delivered at the PET Carol Concert, the charity’s President John Samuels QC offers his personal reflections on an important but little-known figure in the history of prison reform.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
Should prison education be different for women?
Women make up about 5% of England and Wales’ prison population. Do they have different needs or wants in terms of education? And are we catering to these needs enough? Head of Policy Francesca Cooney takes a look.
“I want education closer to the heart of prisons”: An interview with the MoJ’s Deputy Director of Education
We talk to Linda Kennedy, the senior civil servant responsible for some of the most significant changes to come to prison learning in decades.
High-security study: building a partnership in Belmarsh
Dr Alison Lamont works in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Roehampton. She has worked in partnership with HMP Belmarsh on a Learning Together programme, ‘Understanding Justice.’
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.
“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.