Please note: Shrewsbury Prison will be closed Saturday 9th November for Author Behind Bars!📣

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 Visits to Shrewsbury Prison

Explore the evolution of crime and punishment, dive into history to understand how society’s views have shaped the justice system today

VISIT INCLUDES

  • Group 8 Guided Tour with In-Cell Experience
  • Group 9 Education Activity (aligned with national curriculum)
  • Self-Guided Discovery Activity
  • Group 12 Education Behind Bars Pack For Each Student
  • pin Private Education Room
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Educational Field Trips at Shrewsbury Prison

Education Behind Bars Programme

Developed by specialists in education and history, the Education Behind Bars Programme offers a unique, immersive learning experience. Aligned with the national curriculum, it engages students with thought-provoking activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.

We provide comprehensive resources for both students and teachers, ensuring the educational impact lasts well beyond the visit. The programme includes 3 core elements: a Guided Tour, an Educational Activity, and Self-Guided Discovery. Each component is expertly delivered by our trained guides and facilitators.

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Educational Activity

The educational activity, The Punishment Should Fit the Crime, challenges students to explore the evolution of crime and punishment over the centuries. This interactive session encourages students to reflect on the changing legal and societal attitudes towards various crime.

Through group discussions, students will match historical and contemporary crimes to their respective punishments. This activity develops students’ critical thinking and analytical skills while highlighting the importance of reform, rehabilitation, and deterrents, as well as how society’s approach to justice has evolved.

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Learning Outcomes

This educational activity is to encourage students to reflect upon how crime and punishment has changed over the years within prison.

This activity is suitable for Key Stage 3.

Upon completing this education activity students will be able to:

  • Understand the meaning of key words such as deterrent and rehabilitation
  • Understand how the nature of crimes and associated punishments have changed over the centuries
  • Describe how patterns of social trends, attitudes in society, individuals as well as institutions (religion, science, technology) impact how crime and punishment have changed.
  • Understand changing definitions of crime over the last 400 years
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Resource Pack

Every student participating in the Education Behind Bars programme receives a comprehensive Education Pack. This pack includes an Educational Activity sheet, an Activity Booklet tailored to their Key Stage, a Site Map to guide their Self-Guided Discovery, and a Certificate of Completion to commemorate their visit.

These resources are designed to extend learning beyond the visit, offering students the tools they need to reflect on their experiences.

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Self Guided Tours at Shrewsbury Prison

Visit Itinerary

Your visit is carefully structured to maximise educational value while keeping students engaged throughout the day. The itinerary is designed to provide a comprehensive, immersive experience that brings history to life.

  • Arrival
  • Guided Tour
  • Educational Activity
  • Self-Guided Discovery
  • Conclusion and Departure
  • Lunch (Optional)

A standard visit lasts approximately 3 hours, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that is both engaging and informative. This structure ensures your students leave with a deeper understanding of history and the workings of the penal system. We are also happy to tailor the itinerary to meet your specific needs, including arranging lunch from our onsite restaurant if required.

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