Education facilities at the Prison
All prisoners have a meeting with a representative from the Prison’s Education Department, usually the Deputy Head, within two weeks of coming into prison but usually within the first week. This is to introduce them to the facilities available at HMP La Moye as well as to find out about their education and work background. All new prisoners are encouraged to take assessments in Literacy and Numeracy. These are computerised tests and allow us to help prisoners find courses at an appropriate level.
Basic Skills Assessments/Lessons We have a basic skills tutor who offers lessons in English and Maths and the opportunity to take Adult Literacy and Numeracy exams. The prison also offers the Toe-by-Toe scheme which helps prisoners to improve their literacy skills with the support of a fellow prisoner.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Weekly lessons are offered for those who have English as a second language. There are opportunities for prisoners to sit exams in English from beginner to advanced levels.
ICT (Information Communication Technology) – Computer Skills!
We offer training to enable prisoners to take the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). The ECDL is an internationally-recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computers skills and is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries. There are two ECDL levels – Level 1 consists of 3 modules: Basic Concepts of IT, Using the Computer and Managing Files and Internet and Intranets. Level 2 consists of the remaining 4 modules: Word Processing (Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), Database (Access), Presentation (Powerpoint), Using IT. There is a training package on the prisoner network which can be accessed from the Wings. Support will be offered in the LEC for computer skills and the ECDL.
Open Learning
We have an Open Learning Tutor who assists prisoners in finding appropriate distance learning courses and supports them on their courses. All prisoners wanting to embark on a distance learning course will have to take a Literacy and Numeracy assessment so that we can gauge the appropriate level course for them. We have support from several volunteer teachers with specialist subject knowledge for those prisoners that require it.
The prison offers courses via the National Open College Network which provides opportunities for learners to achieve credits in a broad range of subjects at different levels from Entry Level Award for beginner learners through to Level 2 Diploma (equivalent to 5 GCSE’s) and Level 3 Certificates (equivalent to A-levels/NVQ3/GNVQ Advanced).
Workshop Training
The workshops have been refurbished and offer courses in painting/decorating, carpentry/joinery and brickwork/blockwork. Courses and qualifications in industrial cleaning are also available. Prisoners have the opportunity to gain NOCN and City & Guilds qualifications.
Miscellaneous
The prison offers a rolling programme of other courses including Life Skills, French, Spanish, Art, Drama, Financial Management, Cricket and Football Coaching. The programme continues to develop to match prisoners’ needs and interests.
