Prison Education in England and Wales

Name: Prison Education in England and Wales
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ISBN: 9781529253702

A Critical Analysis Inside and Out

Jonathan Glazzard (University of Hull), Scott Thomas

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English

Bristol University Press
21 May 2026

Penology & punishment; Juvenile offenders; Teaching of special educational needs

This timely book examines education in Young Offenders Institutions and adult prisons in England and Wales, addressing concerns raised in recent inspection reports about quality and inclusivity. It explores barriers to learning, with a unique focus on reading development and the implications of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice for children and young adults in secure settings.

Combining the voices of lived experience with evidence-based recommendations, the book highlights the knowledge and training prison educators need to improve outcomes. It offers essential insights for policymakers, practitioners and researchers seeking to transform education in secure environments.

By: Jonathan Glazzard (University of Hull), Scott Thomas
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529253702
ISBN 10: 1529253705
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 21 May 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Education in Prisons: Setting the Context 2. Culture and Attitudes 3. Prison Education in England and Wales 4. Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Prisons 5. Reading Education in Prison 6. Education Pathways and Vocational Training 7. Higher Education in Prisons 8. Quality of Education and Training 9. Global Perspectives 10. Challenges and Solutions

Jonathan Glazzard is Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice at the University of Hull. His research addresses mental health in children and young people, social justice in teacher education, reading development and special educational needs. Scott Thomas is a higher education student of criminology, business and psychology in a UK prison. His research addresses issues of social justice in prisons, with a focus on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in prisons. He has also researched the experiences of learners with special educational needs and disabilities in prison contexts.

Reviews for Prison Education in England and Wales: A Critical Analysis Inside and Out

'This is an innovative and well-constructed book offering a coherent narrative exploring prison education in England and Wales. A critical analysis of prison education, supporting a wider understanding of key issues.' Sam Stones, Leeds Beckett University