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Prison education in England and Wales : a critical analysis inside and out / Jonathan Glazzard and Scott Thomas ; with a foreword by Louise Coverdale.
De Gruyter Bristol University Press/Policy Press Complete eBook-Package 2026 Available online
View online- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Glazzard, Jonathan, author.
- Thomas, Scott, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Prisoners--Education--England.
- Prisoners.
- Prisoners--Education--Wales.
- Prisoners--Vocational education--England.
- Prisoners--Vocational education--Wales.
- Prison administration--England.
- Prison administration.
- Prison administration--Wales.
- Wales.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xii, 187 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- This timely book examines education in Young Offenders Institutions and adult prisons in England and Wales, addressing concerns raised in recent inspection reports about quality and inclusivity. It explores barriers to learning, with a unique focus on reading development and the implications of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice for children and young adults in secure settings. Combining the voices of lived experience with evidence-based recommendations, the book highlights the knowledge and training prison educators need to improve outcomes. It offers essential insights for policymakers, practitioners and researchers seeking to transform education in secure environments.
- Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Education in Prisons: Setting the Context
- 2. Culture and Attitudes
- 3. Prison Education in England and Wales
- 4. Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Prisons
- 5. Reading Education in Prison
- 6. Education Pathways and Vocational Training
- 7. Higher Education in Prisons
- 8. Quality of Education and Training
- 9. Global Perspectives
- 10. Challenges and Solutions.
- Supporting educational transitions.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781529253733
- 152925373X
- OCLC:
- 1584488598
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