Read PLA reports, briefings and responses on key sector research and Government inquiries.
Leadership in Prison Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New System
Based on interviews with over 50 staff in ten prisons, the report explores the challenges Governors and senior staff are facing in leading and managing prison education, in the light of the new contracting and commissioning arrangements.
PLA response to Joint Committee on Human Rights’ Inquiry into black people, racism and human rights
In September this year, the Prisoner Learning Alliance submitted evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ inquiry into black people, racism and human rights.
Prisoner Learning Alliance submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry – are prisoners being left behind?
Read our written evidence and recommendations in response to the Education Select Committee's Inquiry, Education: Are prisoners being left behind?
PLA written evidence to Education Select Committee
In May, the PLA submitted written evidence to the Education Select Committee on the impact of Covid-19 on education and children’s services. Read the full text, including key points and recommendations, here.
The Digital Divide: Lessons from prisons abroad
Our briefing looks at the use of digital technology in prisons from Spain to Australia, of in-cell tablets to virtual reality headsets. We hope that England and Wales can learn from some of these lessons from abroad.
PLA Prisons Strategy White Paper Response
The Prisoner Learning Alliance (PLA) very much welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the Prisons Strategy White Paper.
This submission has been written after receiving written responses from, and having conversations and focus groups with members, including people with lived experience of prison and prison tutors.
Job Description: Network Officer
Hidden voices: The experience of teachers working in prisons
PLA Curriculum Working Group July Meeting Minutes
The Curriculum Working Group, established this year, have been meeting regularly to discuss how PLA can influence the prison education curriculum, and the changes that educators and prisoners would like to see.
Prisoner Learning Alliance submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry – are prisoners being left behind?
Read our written evidence and recommendations in response to the Education Select Committee's Inquiry, Education: Are prisoners being left behind?
PLA response to Joint Committee on Human Rights’ Inquiry into black people, racism and human rights
In September this year, the Prisoner Learning Alliance submitted evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ inquiry into black people, racism and human rights.
PLA submits written evidence to the Human Rights Committee
Education providers stopped working in prisons on March 23rd 2020, and prisoner learners have been without taught education throughout this time. We believe that the ongoing restrictions for prisoners during lockdown are disproportionate.
New Directions: The future of prison education – links to recordings
Links to Zoom and audio recordings of the different sessions at PLA's 2020 conference.
The Digital Divide: Lessons from prisons abroad
Our briefing looks at the use of digital technology in prisons from Spain to Australia, of in-cell tablets to virtual reality headsets. We hope that England and Wales can learn from some of these lessons from abroad.
PLA written evidence to Education Select Committee
In May, the PLA submitted written evidence to the Education Select Committee on the impact of Covid-19 on education and children’s services. Read the full text, including key points and recommendations, here.