Francesca Cooney retweetledi
@HunterClarkUK They’re the ones that always flash past me on the motorway when I am doing 70!
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Francesca Cooney
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Francesca Cooney
@Francesca_PET
Head of Policy @PrisonersEd
London, England Katılım Eylül 2018
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
Our new Turning Pages Digital app is now live!
We have been working in partnership with Yalla Cooperative to digitise our Turning Pages reading manuals, following our successful win in the Prison Leavers Innovation Challenge: gov.uk/government/new…
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@rm_mackenzie @stafford_hmp @bard_un @IanWest17 @BordersAlliance @AnnaKotovaOx @PrisonersEd @actionwork @DrCLaoutaris It was a really brilliant performance. Amazing work from you and the company, and great support from @stafford_hmp
Congratulations to everyone involved!
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Reduced to tears by the thoughtfulness of the actors today after our performances of The Tempest @stafford_hmp @bard_un @IanWest17 @BordersAlliance @Francesca_PET @AnnaKotovaOx @PrisonersEd @actionwork @DrCLaoutaris
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Lots of sensible recommendations in this - including support for secure in-cell tech so prisoners can study.
Gvmt being asked to come up with plan for this in next year....
Education Committee@CommonsEd
We have published our report on adult prison education. Read it here: committees.parliament.uk/publications/2…
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@JacobROHill Have you spoken to Unlock? unlock.org.uk/the-helpline/ They are brilliant and might be able to suggest something....
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Just got off the phone with Japan embassy. They will not take my visa application forward based on my offence and imprisonment. I asked if I ever will be able to visit Japan in my life… response was “I’m afraid not sir”. A spent offence means nothing in other parts of the world.
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
‘Trauma, Learning and Prisons’ 📚
Just 1 week to go to our panel discussion (part of the PLA Conference) at 6PM on Wednesday 29 September, with prison education and trauma experts. @OSTCharity @Mattheww2210 @MarcConway80
Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/prisoner-lea…
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Education is key to rehabilitation - but rarely gets the resource and attention needed in prisons - this is an important opportunity for scrutiny and, hopefully, reform!
Ofsted@Ofstednews
In a joint commentary published today, Ofsted Chief Inspector @amanda_spielman and @HMIPrisonsnews Chief Inspector, Charlie Taylor discuss the impact of COVID-19 on prison education and announce the launch of our prison education review: ow.ly/MAQp50G7xpr
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Looking forward to first session of evidence on prison education with @LongfordTrust @CoatesSally and @PrisonersEd this morning, discussing whether any progress since 2016 Coates report.....
Education Committee@CommonsEd
Tomorrow Tuesday 20 April we are hearing from @CoatesSally at the start of our inquiry into #PrisonEducation. Watch live from 10am: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/95… Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/203/…
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@WarrCriminology @Dee0871 @Michaelabooth7 Yes, this is the most up-to-date information we have - no stats have been published for the last 3 years! As Jason says, the figures aren't obvious. Do drop me a line if you have any queries.....
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@Dee0871 @Michaelabooth7 The most up-to-date data is within these reports (you need to have a dig around) gov.uk/government/sta…
However, there are some problems with the data gathering that skew this data in odd ways
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
Fascinating @Prison_Learning webinar coming up on Wednesday - an insight into prison officer training programmes, led by two experts who develop & teach them. Get your ticket here 👇prisonerlearningalliance.org.uk/event/wednesda…
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
"Another long-standing issue brought back into focus by the Covid-19 crisis is the unequal treatment of ethnic minorities in the prison system."
A distressing new report from @ZMTRUST, with crucial recommendations for @hmpps to build a fair system.
thezmt.org/2021/03/31/a-r…
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
Has has prison education changed? Just 2 days to go to our webinar with Rod Clark from @PrisonersEd
Sign up here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/wednesday-we…
Prisoner Learning Alliance@Prison_Learning
A week to go until our webinar with @PrisonersEd Rod Clark as he looks back on 8 years as CEO. See you Wednesday 3rd 📅 2pm 🕑 Sign up here for free! eventbrite.co.uk/e/wednesday-we…
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@rm_mackenzie Congratulations Rowan! That's really fantastic news, well done!!
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Tonight I am shocked, I am humbled, I am proud, I am hopeful for a future where marginalised communities are celebrated for their talents not ostracised for their differences. And I am going to drink champagne!!
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Today a thing happened. That thing was my PhD viva and after passing with no corrections I am now Dr Mackenzie. Eternally grateful for the last five years - for those I’ve met on the journey, those I share the journey with and for the way my life is better for that.
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
We ask you to retweet and share the following. The PGA continue to call upon government to make the brave decision to give priority for prison workers and prisoners for C19 vaccinations. We are going through some of our darkest times, vaccines are the light at the tunnel end 1/2
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Really delighted to be speaking to the inimitable Sara Lee from @MusicinPrisons this afternoon. A chance to see and hear some music and get into the Christmas spirit!
Irene Taylor Trust@MusicinPrisons
This afternoon our Artistic Director Sara will be hosting @Prison_Learning's #WednesdayWebinar - all about #MusicinPrisons, supporting former prisoners & making music during lockdown - it's FREE! Book here: bit.ly/PLAwebinar
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Francesca Cooney retweetledi
Without immediate action to reinstate education in prisons, people will return to their communities “deskilled, disillusioned and discouraged”, says @PrisonersEd Head of Policy, Francesca Cooney .
prisonerseducation.org.uk/2020/10/pet-ca…
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Challenge for Prisons Minister is communicating to public that while crime is devastating, many prisoners have also had very difficult lives says #RoryStewartonprisons talking to @Spark_Inside
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