Introduction

This e-resource fulfils several functions.

  1. Teachers - who are considering, or expecting, to start teaching in a custodial environment will gain a thorough understanding of the context, processes and environment of offender education.
  2. Mentors - who work with a colleague who is teaching within a custodial environment will better understand the context in which the mentee is working.
  3. Trainee Teachers - will enrich their understanding of the wider Lifelong Learning Sector.
  4. Teacher Education Providers - can build this resource into their Diploma programme to support the Level 5 Unit of Assessment - Continuing Personal and Professional Development.

You can explore this resource by following the hyperlinks (below) in sequence or you can simply dip into those topics that are useful or have particular interest for you.

Click below to view topics
1. The Prison Service and its Mission Statement
2. Education and Training and the rehabilitation of the Mission
3. The Security dimension of the Prison Service's Mission
4. Funding, management, accountability and professional support for education and training in prisons
5. Making it all happen
6. Further information and activities

The continuing currency of this material is essential and we therefore appreciate any feedback regarding any access problems (e.g. ‘dead’ hyperlinks) or up-date needs. You can do this by emailing info@thelearningchain.net