Getting prison education right: Priorities for the new government
This briefing makes 10 recommendations to the new ministerial team at the Ministry of Justice to transform prison education.
Take a look at briefings, reports, publications and consultation responses from Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET).
Young women’s education in prison
This report, written by research and policy consultant Katy Swaine Williams, draws together the experiences of eight young women - aged 18 to 24 - who have spent time in prison and explores their relationship with education and work. It demonstrates the powerful role education plays for young women in prison and on release.
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) 2023 Annual Report and Accounts
PET's 2023 Annual Report and Accounts.
Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation – PET’s response
In May 2024, PET submitted a response to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation, which sought views across their work inspecting services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. The consultation explores reporting, inspection practice, culture and purpose, and impact.
APPG on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System – PET evidence submission
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System launched an independent inquiry in January 2024, examining the role of physical activity, physical education and sport within the children and young people secure estate (CYPSE) and adult prisons across England and Wales. They issued a call for evidence which closed in March 2024.
Prisoners’ Education Trust – Course Prospectus 2024-2025
Download PET's Course Prospectus - our comprehensive guide to the distance learning courses we offer, with information on how to apply and how to prepare to study.
Prisons in Wales – PET evidence submission
With only very limited Wales-specific data on prisons published by the Ministry of Justice, this Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry seeks to shine a light on the true picture of the challenges facing prisons in Wales, and what can be done to tackle those challenges.
Future prison population and estate capacity – PET evidence submission
This Justice Committee inquiry will examine the projected changes to the size and composition of the prison population. It will explore the implications on the capacity of the prison estate and the deliverability of the Government’s current prison expansion programme. The inquiry will also examine the efficacy of the Government’s strategy to safely and effectively manage the prison population.
2022: PET’s Year in Numbers infographic
Take a look at our infographic to see how we supported people in prison in 2022.
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) 2022 Annual Report and Accounts
PET's 2022 Annual Report and Accounts.