Prison education: it’s time to bridge the digital divide
Cassie Edmiston, Head of Fundraising and External Affairs at Prisoners’ Education Trust, sets out how the government can boost digital learning in prisons.
11th December 2025
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Cassie Edmiston, Head of Fundraising and External Affairs at Prisoners’ Education Trust, sets out how the government can boost digital learning in prisons.
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