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Education Behind Bars is an immersive, curriculum-aligned learning experience delivered inside a real working prison environment.
Designed for schools, colleges and education providers, the programme combines guided exploration, structured learning and hands-on workshops to support teaching across history, citizenship and modern justice.
Why Teachers Choose Education Behind Bars
A Structured, Immersive Learning Experience
Every visit is built around a clear educational structure:
⢠Guided Tour â exploring real prison environments and systems
⢠Educational Activity â curriculum-linked, age-appropriate learning
⢠Self-Guided Discovery â time for reflection and observation
⢠Skills-Based Workshop â practical, hands-on learning experience
Together, these elements create a balanced day that combines education, engagement and real-world context.
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Programmes Designed by Key Stage
We offer two core programme pathways:
Primary & Lower Secondary (KS2 & KS3)
Focused on history, crime and punishment, and early critical thinking, including a hands-on Detective Workshop.
GCSE, Sixth Form & Higher Education (KS4 & KS5)
Exploring modern justice, decision-making and real-world roles, including a âDay in the Life of a Prison Officerâ workshop.
Inclusive and Adaptable
Education Behind Bars is designed to support a wide range of learners, including SEN groups, PRU settings and alternative education providers.
Visits can be adapted to suit different learning needs, group sizes and educational objectives, ensuring every group receives a meaningful and accessible experience.
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Whatâs Included
⢠Curriculum-aligned Guided Tour
⢠Structured educational activity
⢠Self-guided exploration time
⢠Skills-based workshop
⢠Education Packs for students
⢠Dedicated learning spaces
⢠On-site staff support
01743 343 100
01743 343 100