PRU/AP to Prison Pipeline

UWE Bristol

Looking beyond the tropes to better support children and young people

Watershed

<h3>Event Description</h3>For some time, segments of the British press have emblazoned into the public consciousness that ‘fact’ that being excluded from school and attending a PRU or AP is an inevitable precursor to a life of crime and, eventually, prison. The catchphrase “PRU-to-prison-pipeline” is well known. Many people would be forgiven for expecting that all children and young people attending APs were committing violent crimes, or that being permanently excluded is an inevitable precursor of persistent offending.Whilst there is evidence that PRUs and APs cater for a growing population of young people with experience of the youth justice system, this area of education (and the practices and work within it) has long been left to languish beyond the public consciousness and lost within the research wilderness.This event in the Watershed Bristol, brings together school leaders, teachers and academics from Bristol and across the southwest to discuss current data. myths and concerns and, crucially, some of the flexible and innovative practices being undertaken within APs. <h3>Event Timings</h3>15:30 Registration, teas, coffees and networking15:55 Introductions: Dr Craig Johnston, UWE Bristol16:00-16:15 Keynote: David BreakspearDavid has extensive experience of the justice system. One that began in 1980, at the age of ten, with his first arrest and subsequent caution. David was permanently excluded from school at 14 and received his first custodial sentence at 15. His journey through ‘the school to prison pipeline’ included a children's remand home, detention centres, youth custody centres, and a number of prisons. He was released from his last prison sentence on June 9, 2017, and has lived crime free ever since.David now dedicates his time using his lived experience to influence much needed change in the criminal justice system.16:15-16:20 Q &amp; A16:20-17:25 Brief Insights and Presentations from AP/PRU stakeholders:<ul><li>Lana Crosbie, No More exclusions (NME) Website: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nomoreexclusions.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CC.Johnston%40uwe.ac.uk%7Cd62c80d2213d4a92430708dd96bf19a2%7C07ef1208413c4b5e9cdd64ef305754f0%7C0%7C0%7C638832469996543614%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EykgCBHbyWzWWBhuj5k2sc2jpKkBzm8hPjuqr37Ung0%3D&reserved=0" title="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nomoreexclusions.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CC.Johnston%40uwe.ac.uk%7Cd62c80d2213d4a92430708dd96bf19a2%7C07ef1208413c4b5e9cdd64ef305754f0%7C0%7C0%7C638832469996543614%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EykgCBHbyWzWWBhuj5k2sc2jpKkBzm8hPjuqr37Ung0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.nomoreexclusions.com/</a></li></ul>NME are an organisation who campaign for the abolition of school exclusions in all its forms. We are unapologetically and unashamedly supporting the rights of all young people with a specific focus on Black and Brown students who are disproportionately affected by school exclusions and zero tolerance policies.<ul><li>Robert Gasson</li></ul>An experienced educational leader in the UK. He has had leadership roles in AP and Special School for nearly 30 years and has been CEO of Wave Multi Academy Trust since 2013. Passionate about inclusive education, he has contributed to developing policy and best practise on meeting the needs of the most complex and challenging children in society. His work focuses on improving student outcomes and fostering collaboration among schools. <a href="https://www.wavemat.org/" title="https://www.wavemat.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Welcome to Wave MAT - Wave MAT</a><ul><li>Philippa Scholar</li></ul>Headteacher - Bristol Hospital Education Service<ul><li>Jolene Carter</li></ul>Director of Research and Development, Esteem Multi Academy Trust <a href="http://www.esteemmat.co.uk" title="http://www.esteemmat.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.esteemmat.co.uk</a><ul><li>Simon Stevenson</li></ul>The Aspire Academy, Worcester www.theaspireacademy.org.uk, part of Esteem MAT<ul><li>Dr Sarah Campbell</li></ul>CEO and Founder <a href="https://www.pwflhealth.com/who-we-are/#about-us" title="https://www.pwflhealth.com/who-we-are/#about-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Play Well for Life</a> Transforming lives one game at a time<ul><li>Essi Pentti Outreach</li></ul>Case Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Love Squared Charity <a href="https://lovesquared.org.uk/" title="https://lovesquared.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://lovesquared.org.uk/</a><ul><li>Nicola Lace</li></ul>Head Teacher, LPW School. <a href="https://www.lpw-school.co.uk" title="https://www.lpw-school.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lpw-school.co.uk</a>17:30 or until Finish Q &amp; A18:00 Networking/Registration for <a href="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bdas-a-tale-of-two-cities-giving-youth-a-fighting-chance" title="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bdas-a-tale-of-two-cities-giving-youth-a-fighting-chance" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BDAS 'A Tale of Two Cities' Event</a> following thereafter in Cinema 1. Separate booking required <a href="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bdas-a-tale-of-two-cities-giving-youth-a-fighting-chance" title="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bdas-a-tale-of-two-cities-giving-youth-a-fighting-chance" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. <h3>Accessibility</h3>UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know, by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk, so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible. <h3>Venue information:</h3>Disabled parking: NoStep-free access: YesAccessible toilets: YesAssisted Listening: YesGuide/assistance dog-friendly: YesQuiet spaces available: Yes

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