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Prison Education in England and Wales

A Critical Analysis Inside and Out

AvJonathan Glazzard,Scott Thomas

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-04-30
Mått:156 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt:458 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781529253702

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Jonathan Glazzard is Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice at the University of Hull. His research addresses mental health in children and young people, social justice in teacher education, reading development and special educational needs. Scott Thomas is a higher education student of criminology, business and psychology in a UK prison. His research addresses issues of social justice in prisons, with a focus on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in prisons. He has also researched the experiences of learners with special educational needs and disabilities in prison contexts.

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'This is an innovative and well-constructed book offering a coherent narrative exploring prison education in England and Wales. A critical analysis of prison education, supporting a wider understanding of key issues.' Sam Stones, Leeds Beckett University

Innehållsförteckning

1. Education in Prisons: Setting the Context2. Culture and Attitudes3. Prison Education in England and Wales4. Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Prisons5. Reading Education in Prison6. Education Pathways and Vocational Training7. Higher Education in Prisons8. Quality of Education and Training9. Global Perspectives10. Challenges and Solutions

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