Parental Imprisonment: Schools, Prisons & Families Working Together

Schools and prisons are worlds apart and for many of the 320,000 children each year in the UK who experience a parent in prison, bringing these worlds together can make a huge difference in reducing the potential long-term harm. It normalises their experiences and enhances teaching staff’s understanding of their situation. This will in turn increase their chances of reaching their full potential and ensuring they have adequate support at school when and if they need it.

This 2-hour session provides an awareness of how we can all work togetherWe’ll explore:

• The alarming statistics of these ‘invisible’ children
• ‘Bobby’s Story’ - a candid film involving a child, his parents and his school
• How PRRR is embedded within the IW service
• Gate-keeping and information sharing
• 'Bobby’s update - how TISC and School Zone work hand in hand

This training is ideal for school staff and any other statutory and non-statutory organisations working with the children of prisoners. Let us open your eyes to the elephant in the room.