PCC’s Giving Back scheme supports South Yorkshire learners
People from South Yorkshire are studying courses with PET thanks to support from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Giving Back scheme.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our staff and other prison education experts.
Apply to be PET’s new Chair
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) is recruiting a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees at a pivotal time in our development.
Elisabeth Davies steps down as PET Chair
Prisoners’ Education Trust is opening recruitment for a new Chair, with Elisabeth Davies stepping down after nearly five years in the role.
No Learner Left Behind Appeal: help us meet the rising demand for education in prison
Demand for our support is continuing to increase but at a pace we cannot match. Please support us to ensure that no learner gets left behind.
Veterans’ Foundation grant helps 34 people in prison to study
PET has been able to provide courses to 34 veterans in prison thanks to a three-year grant from the Veterans’ Foundation.
Over 40 army veterans start courses thanks to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
Thanks to ongoing support from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, 41 army veterans in prison have started distance learning courses since July 2022.
Meet the Delivery team at PET
In 2022, PET’s Delivery team gave information, advice and guidance over 3,500 times to current and potential learners. It’s time to meet them!
Getting the new prison education contracts right
The Ministry of Justice will soon begin the bidding process for prison education provision. Here is what we know about the contracts so far.
PET Course Prospectus: share your views
PET want to ensure that the content of our next prospectus is helpful to people in prison. Your views will help us make sure we get it right!
Making education work for Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers in prison
The new Available but not Accessible report looks at the barriers to purposeful activities in prison for Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers.