New digital taster courses for people in prison
This summer we took a bold step forward by launching seven digital taster courses – giving people in prison a fresh way to explore and grow.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
Women in Prison Summit: visualising a different future
Exploring the links between PET’s research on young women’s education in prison and the Summit on Ending the Criminalisation of Women.
New resources for prison staff
PET’s Head of Service Delivery introduces new resources for prison staff, created as part of our National Lottery Community Fund project.
Prison education and wellbeing: what’s the impact?
Research from Royal Holloway, University of London explores the links between education and wellbeing for people in prison.
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.
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.