Closing, and celebrating the Prisoner Learning Alliance
A letter from Tom Schuller, Chair of the PLA Steering Committee, regarding the closure of the network.
Explore recent work by the Prisoner Learning Alliance.
Discover our newest publications, tune in to previous PLA webinars and more.
‘Plants, Prisons and Potential’ with Faye Claridge
In this webinar, we are joined by Faye Claridge for a conversation about gardening for wellbeing in prisons.
Future of the Prisoner Learning Alliance
A letter from Tom Schuller, Chair of the PLA Steering Committee, regarding the future of the network.
Wednesday Webinar: “Creating Space for Shakespeare” with Rowan Mackenzie
In this webinar, we are joined by Rowan Mackenzie for a conversation about her book, “Creating Space for Shakespeare: Working with Marginalized Communities”.
New blog series explores the routes into prison teaching
The PLA wants to hear from prison educators about how they came to teach in prisons. Share your journey to help others find their own route into prison teaching.
PLA responds to Justice Committee inquiry into the prison operational workforce
The PLA has responded to a recent MoJ inquiry into the prison workforce, highlighting the impact of prison officer shortages on education.
At HMP Dovegate with prison educators based in the Midlands
We recently joined prison educators from across the Midlands for a day of networking at HMP Dovegate.
More must be done – Ofsted’s message on prison education
Ofsted’s 2021/22 annual report came out on 13th December. Every year, Ofsted report that prison education is the worst performing sector they inspect. This year, they state that if anything, it is worse still.
Wednesday Webinar: Family learning in prisons
In this webinar, we are joined by Prison Advice and Care Trust, Prison Reading Groups, National Literacy Trust, and The Reading Agency, to discuss family learning in prisons. The session is chaired by Jonathan Gilbert – PLA Steering Committee member and former prisoner – who reflects on the impact initiatives such as these had on him, and his family, while in prison.
PLA publishes new report on professional development for prison educators
The PLA’s new report on professional development for prison educators looks at how we can train, support, and develop the prison teacher workforce.