Prison Education in England and Wales : A Critical Analysis Inside and Out.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glazzard, Jonathan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Glazzard, Jonathan.

Thomas, Scott.

Prisoners--Education.

Prisoners.

Prison educators.

Wales.

England.

Local Subjects:

Glazzard, Jonathan.

Thomas, Scott.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2026.

Summary:

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Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Figures

About the Authors

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

1 Education in Prisons: Setting the Context

Essential insights

Human Rights foundations

The Nelson Mandela Rules

Key impacts on modern prison systems resulting from the Nelson Mandela Rules

Bangkok Rules: United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners

Key principles of the Bangkok Rules

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

The UN Sustainable Development Goals

Global implementation and variability

The Pell Grant programme

History of Pell Grant access for incarcerated individuals

FAFSA Simplification Act and Restoration of Pell Grants

Requirements for PEPs

Implications for rehabilitation and re-​entry

Benefits of prison education

Challenges in delivering prison education

Innovative approaches and best practices

The benefits of prison education

Reduced recidivism

Improved employment outcomes

Psychological and behavioural benefits

Cost-​effectiveness

Social reintegration

Improved resilience

Promoting agency

Opportunities to develop social networks

Diversity of the prison population: a glossary-​based academic overview

Unlocking theory

Desistance theory and the realist model

Critical pedagogy and critical adult education

Social learning theory in prison education

Neoliberalism and the instrumentalization of education

Integrative and multi-​dimensional approaches

Critical analysis of the theoretical concept: school-​to-​prison pipeline

Critical Race Theory

Risk and Resilience Theory

Trauma-​Informed Practice

Social Control Theory

Labelling Theory

Integrative perspectives

Reconsidering practice

Reflections

Summary.

2 Culture and Attitudes

International frameworks and human rights perspectives

Regional differences in prison education approaches

Cultural perceptions and societal attitudes

Impact on rehabilitation and recidivism

Challenges and barriers to effective implementation

Towards a global ethic of prison education

Neurodiversity

The neo-​prisonist approach

Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its relevance to global prison education

Physiological needs

Safety needs

Love and belongingness

Esteem needs

Self-​actualization

Global case studies

Challenges

Policy implications

Summary

3 Prison Education in England and Wales

A brief history of the penal system in England and Wales

Historical overview

The history of prison education in England and Wales

Early developments: the Gaols Act 1823 and religious instruction

Victorian reforms and the Borstal system

Post-​war expansion and the welfare state

The Open University and higher education in prisons

Neoliberalism and the marketization of prison education

The Learning and Skills Council and further reforms

Critical analysis of private contracting arrangements in prison education in England and Wales

Historical context

Legal and policy frameworks

Impacts on staff and educational quality

Union perspectives

Future directions

Overview and critical analysis of the Coates Review (2016) into prison education

Background and context

Key findings of the Coates Review

Summary of key recommendations from the Coates Review

Our analysis

Impact and legacy

Contemporary challenges: austerity, digital exclusion and COVID-​19

The role of charities and peer-​led initiatives.

The impact of education on rehabilitation

Andragogy

4 Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Prisons

Thinking critically

The problem of inclusion

Special Educational Needs Code of Practice in England

Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in global prison education: a critical analysis

Prevalence of SEND in prison populations

Barriers to effective SEND provision in prisons

Inadequate screening and identification

Limited staff training and resources

Structural and policy constraints

International perspectives and comparative practices

United Kingdom

United States

Global South and low-​income countries

The impact of SEND education on rehabilitation and recidivism

Recommendations for policy and practice

Universal screening and early identification

Staff training and development

Integrated, whole-​prison approach

Investment in resources and infrastructure

Monitoring and accountability

Adversity

Theoretical concepts of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in prison education globally

Theoretical frameworks

Social exclusion and the school-​to-​prison pipeline

Identity, desistance and rehabilitation

Global disparities and theoretical implications

Recommendations and future directions

Models of disability

Learning environments

Working in partnership

Responding to the needs of individuals

Responsive teaching

Reducing cognitive load

Dual coding

Pre-​teaching

In-​class or out-​of-​class support

Spaced or distributed learning

5 Reading Education in Prison.

Introduction

Context

The case for phonics

Dyslexia in prisons

The Simple View of Reading (SVOR)

Developing a culture reading

Prison libraries

Technology

Promoting reading through the curriculum

Reading champions

Expert staff

Writing for publication

Reading dogs

A framework to support reading development

Leadership and management

Culture

Environment

Curriculum

Assessment

Staffing

Partnerships

Interventions

The importance of literacy in rehabilitation

Barriers to reading in prison

Strategies for fostering a reading culture

Global examples

Policy recommendations

6 Education Pathways and Vocational Training

Prison education pathways and vocational training: a global critical analysis

Theoretical foundations and purpose of prison education

An overview of global models of prison education and vocational training

Impact on recidivism and employment

Challenges in implementation

Policy and practice recommendations

Global perspectives on prison education and vocational training: an analytical overview

Theoretical foundations of prison education

Global overview of prison education and vocational training

Case study examples

Norway: Halden Prison

United States: Bard Prison Initiative

A deeper analysis of the US prison education system

United Kingdom: Prisoners' Education Trust

Prison apprenticeships in the UK

South Africa: Pollsmoor Prison

Challenges and opportunities

Impact on recidivism and reintegration

Theoretical concepts of prison education pathways and vocational training

Human capital theory

Desistance theory

Critical pedagogy

Social learning theory

Global comparisons.

Policy implications

7 Higher Education in Prisons

Higher education in prisons globally

Global overview of higher education in prisons

Theoretical frameworks supporting prison education

Case study: United States -​ Bard Prison Initiative

Case study: United Kingdom -​ Prisoners' Education Trust

Case study: Norway -​ normalization and education

Challenges and barriers to higher education in prisons

Impact and outcomes of higher education in prisons

A brief overview of Scott's journey

Opportunity

Student finance

8 Quality of Education and Training

Improving the quality of general educational provision

Rethinking teacher education and training

9 Global Perspectives

Best and poor practice examples of prison education globally

Best practice examples

Poor practice examples

Comparative analysis

Global perspectives on prison education

The importance of prison education

Global approaches to prison education

Challenges in implementing prison education

Case studies

The role of technology

Case study: prison education system in Africa

Case study: prison education system in Australia

Case study: prison education system in Canada

Case study: prison education system in Norway

10 Challenges and Solutions

Leadership

Teaching and learning

Working in partnership with learners

Digital infrastructure

Working in partnership with services and organizations.

Supporting educational transitions.

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ISBN:

1-5292-5373-X

9781529253733

OCLC:

1584488598