The benefits of action research in offender learning

Education is a vital part of how prison attempts to rehabilitate offenders and integrate them back into society. But the sector faces challenges of its own, as David Adams explores.

Human trafficking, drug addiction and domestic violence – these were just some of the experiences that the learners leading the workshops at Fircroft College had survived, writes Teresa Carroll, Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion at The Education and Training Foundation (ETF).

One of my main motivations in undertaking Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) was to take the opportunity to take a step back from my practice and devote some time to reading, research and reflection, writes Dr Alison Drew, who works in women’s prisons for St Giles Trust.

In preparation for Earth Day, we are sharing seven easy ways to reduce paper in your learning environment.   

Adult community education helps to bring local communities together, improving mental health and reducing pressures on services, as well as assisting people into employment. David Adams takes a look at a sector that is thriving, despite considerable pressures.

Further education expert Martine Ellis uses ChatGPT to draft a session plan for her learners.