Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a new intervention programme at HMP Pentonville aimed at supporting prisoners in building healthier relationships and making more positive life choices

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a new intervention programme aimed at supporting prisoners in building healthier relationships and making more positive life choices.

The programme will involve:

• Peer Mentoring Training: Prisoners will be trained to become peer mentors, focusing on developing interpersonal and emotional skills.
• Accredited Qualification: The training must lead to a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to City & Guilds Level 3.
• Focus Areas:
• Managing and disengaging from gang affiliations
• Developing coping strategies and skills for use both in custody and after release
• Encouraging positive behavioural change

Resettlement Preparation: The programme must also prepare participants for life after prison, with a strong emphasis on:

• Employment readiness
• Skills for reintegration into the community