Have you considered a role
within Prison Education?
Listen to the experiences of some of the prison teachers across the UK!
Barbara
Prison Education Consultant
I spent 26 years working my way up from the classroom, to the chief operating officer of the UK’s largest prison education provider.
Natalie
Prison Teacher
I have had the opportunity to try new things and get involved across the curriculum, which has given me the chance to grow and develop as a teacher.
Interested in a short course to give you
that extra edge?
We’re offering a free training course to anyone considering working within the prison education sector.
The course includes:
- The different courses and teaching styles used within prisons.
- Info on the various career directions of prisons.
- Day to day duties of prison teachers.
- Key qualities of a prison teachers.
- Common misconceptions of Prison Education.
Discover our informative brochures on understanding prison environments
Teaching Within a Prison
Explore one of the most rewarding sectors of education and expand your knowledge of prison education.
How to Prepare to Visit a Prison
Prepare for your visit with our carefully curate brochure, detailing what you can and can't bring into a prison environment.
Safety and Prison Security
Gain essential knowledge about the environment, procedures and expectations when entering a prison..
Meet the people of the HMP's classrooms'
We caught up with ex-offenders who’ve come through
prison education, and built themselves up stronger than ever.
Femi
Criminology & Philosophy Student
It took your mind off where you are in your life, it got you to focus on something productive, and something constructive. My teachers made me feel like everything was an opportunity which was a huge benefit for me. All of this stuff helped me maintain my mental balance, by giving me something to focus on in my future
Colin
Open University Graduate
These teachers made me feel human again by simply speaking to me like a normal person, on the same level as me, which can be difficult to find in a prison.
I found the education section of the prison, completely different from the main prison. My teachers were able to run the curriculum exactly how they wanted to run it.
Our Partners
Prison Education Providers
Where do we stand on lobbying for mass incarceration?
Dovetail & Slate (a subsidiary of Talentia Group) recognises the serious and damaging effects of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities and are aware that incarceration disproportionately impacts people of colour, those living in poverty, and other marginalised groups.
We believe that a commitment to justice must acknowledge the role of the criminal justice system in perpetuating inequality.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
We strongly oppose political lobbying and we will not engage in activities that promote or support any particular political party, individual politician or political movement. We acknowledge that there is an important role for our government and policymakers to create a better future for all citizens and we are deeply committed to contributing to this process through responsible engagement with relevant governing bodies. This engagement takes different forms from providing expert advice, consultation or submission of evidence-based policy briefs. However, we will not use any resources to influence decision-making processes for our own financial gain or on behalf of any other special interest group.
