Prison
Education
About us
Our approach to prison education is focused on transformative learning that inspires change and elevates aspirations among offenders. We strive to reshape how prisoners view education, ensuring that our programs are carefully designed to meet their unique needs as they prepare for successful reintegration into society. With nearly one-third of prisoners identified as having a learning difficulty and/or disability, we lead the way in developing tailored, inclusive educational experiences to support SEND learners, empowering them to achieve meaningful progress.
We are dedicated to equipping offenders with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure meaningful employment upon release. By delivering nationally recognised qualifications—such as diplomas and NVQs—across all the prisons we serve, we uphold the highest standards of teaching and learning, ensuring education makes a lasting impact.
We remain deeply committed to creating an environment where every offender can thrive, with an unwavering focus on maximising their potential, fostering personal growth, and supporting their journey toward rehabilitation and positive change.
Our approach to prison education is focused on transformative learning that inspires change and elevates aspirations among offenders. We strive to reshape how prisoners view education, ensuring that our programs are carefully designed to meet their unique needs as they prepare for successful reintegration into society. With nearly one-third of prisoners identified as having a learning difficulty and/or disability, we lead the way in developing tailored, inclusive educational experiences to support SEND learners, empowering them to achieve meaningful progress.
We are dedicated to equipping offenders with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure meaningful employment upon release. By delivering nationally recognised qualifications—such as diplomas and NVQs—across all the prisons we serve, we uphold the highest standards of teaching and learning, ensuring education makes a lasting impact.
We remain deeply committed to creating an environment where every offender can thrive, with an unwavering focus on maximising their potential, fostering personal growth, and supporting their journey toward rehabilitation and positive change.
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Shaping Futures Beyond Prison
Prison education serves as a transformative tool for change, and at Weston College, we are at the forefront of empowering learners through tailored education programs. Building on our extensive experience with the OLASS 4 contract, we have refined our mission, values, and objectives to align with the Prison Education Framework, ensuring impactful and meaningful outcomes for all learners.
Our dedication to fostering inclusive, high-quality learning environments has earned us national acclaim. As the first recipients of the prestigious Beacon Award for Prison Education in the UK and the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, we remain committed to advancing inclusive education. Supporting offenders in gaining the skills and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives beyond their sentences is central to our mission, as we recognize that the quality and relevance of these opportunities are vital to their future success.
Preparing offenders for sustainable employment is a cornerstone of our approach, reinforced by our recognition as 'Employer of the Year' by Lloyds Bank. This acknowledgment highlights our efforts in delivering courses that directly lead to real job opportunities and promote successful reintegration into society.
As recipients of the TES 'College of the Year' and 'Training Provider of the Year' awards, alongside the Investors in People Platinum Award and Champion Status, we have solidified our leadership in the field of prison education. At Weston College, we place learner engagement, inclusivity, and life-changing outcomes at the heart of our work, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and create brighter futures.
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