HMP Askham Grange

HMP Askham Grange made this short clip to show support for all our colleagues across the Prison Estate, HMPPS and MOJ. We hope you’ll join us tonight at 8pm in clapping for key workers! #hiddenheroes #allinthistogether #clapforkeyworkers @hmpps @HMPWomensEstate @CEOofHMPPS

Last night the @salvationarmyuk and our Askham Grange choir put on a spectacular performance for both prisoners and staff! 🎄 The event was a success bringing together staff and prisoners, helping to create a safe and rehabilitative environment and promote wellbeing.

Our Families and Significant Others Team hosted an event for stakeholders involved in helping prisoners and their families strengthen and maintain ties - vital for rehabilitation. Everyone in attendance made a pledge of how they'll work closer with their local prison!

📸 Here are some of the photos from the Employment Advisory Board hosted by HMP Askham Grange and HMP New Hall. This event was to encourage others to participate in the valuable work they do to get women into employment upon release and reduce reoffending.

We are immensely proud of our Employment Hub team who won 'Team of the Year' at the Women's Group Awards 2024! What a fantastic achievement 👏 Congratulations to all our other staff who received nominations across several of the categories!

The Grange Coffee Shop and Garden Centre is fully stocked with new flavours of our homemade jams and chutneys. The Grange is ran by our prisoners helping build employable skills in leadership and customer service to aid in their resettlement journey. Google us to find out more!

What fabulous feedback we received from @GALOPUK! We held a fundraising event for prisoners & staff to take part in, including sporting activities. Alongside raising money for charity, the event helped build team working, resilience & leadership skills for life upon release.

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.@HMPAskham provide women with the chance to work in their external garden centre, coffee shop or conference centre. They provide women with valuable experience, training and skills to increase future employment opportunities on release 👇

Today is international families day! Did you know…? Every Thursday our multi disciplinary Family and Significant Others Team meet to discuss how we can continue to aid our women with building and maintaining positive relationships with their families and significant others!

Blue sky and full blooms!

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Last night saw the launch of the extraordinary ‘We Roar’ art exhibition at HMP Askham Grange. Featuring artwork and poetry by 40 people imprisoned in England (Two women from Askham) and the USA! Lead by @fayeclaridge in partnership with @Novus, @umichPCAP and @ace_national!

Over 70% of our women attended the Education Work and Skills fair. Local and national employers took part in the day and to creat countless connections which resulted in a number of fantastic job offers! Excellent work by our Prison Employment Lead and Employment Hub team!

We know it’s hard being apart from loved ones over the festive season. At HMP/YOI Askham Grange we can help you keep in touch through visits, video calls, writing a letter or emailing a prisoner.     Find out more on our GOV.UK page  gov.uk/guidance/askha…

Deputy Governor Brown and PEI Randall are taking part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge along with colleagues from across the region to raise money for @MindCharity Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/hmpps3pea…

What a fantastic end to Employment Week today! Over 20 of our women attended multiple mock interviews with a variety of employers from both local and National employers. It’s been a wonderful week of learning and opportunities! @hmpps @HMPWomensEstate

Day three of Employment Week has been the busiest yet. Around three quarters of our women spent time working their way around the job fair. A huge thank you to all the employers who took part. There is lots of excitement for tomorrow mock interviews….

Another great day today…. Tuesdays sessions were delivered by @JohnSiskandSon and @GXOLogistics. Thank you to our guest speakers and session facilitators 👍🏻 #reducingreoffending

What a start to our Employment Week🎉Many of our women attended sessions across the day and all showed real determination and enthusiasm to listen and learn from the experts. From how to disclose offences and how identify transferable skills it’s been a very busy day! #hmpps

Today we held our quarterly Prisoner award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our women. From passing qualifications, to assisting others, to reaching key milestones in their journey! Well done all!!! 🎉 #reducingreoffending #hmpaskhamgrange