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An education, a job and a future; look how my life has changed

Despite a pretty awful childhood, the support of her foster family enabled Maddie to follow her dream of becoming a social worker. My childhood sounds like something from a Martina…

Review of Education in prisons – Unlock Response

Sadie – Stopped from continuing my education as a result of my partner’s conviction

Sadie contacted the Unlock Helpline for some advice around the disqualification by association requirements. She had been studying for a teaching qualification (PGCE) at university, teaching secondary school-aged children, when…

Developing a fair approach to applicants with criminal records – A toolkit for higher education providers

Review of Education in prisons – Unlock Response

Regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education- Unlock response Nov ’22

Access to higher education for people with criminal records – Unlock helpline review 2023

Ten UK universities lead the way by signing the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge

…Stacey, Co-director at Unlock said: “Education creates opportunities, opens doors, and changes people’s lives. We are delighted to be working alongside the UPP Foundation and higher education institutions to help…

You Might have Won the Battles but I Won the War

…many lows I went through. Writing made me want to start my education again. I had a good education compared to others in jail so I took 2 A Levels…

Writing with Conviction

…get my teeth into and sustain over the next four years. My working title is: Education pathways to desistance: A study of reformed ex-prisoners self change through higher education. Not…