Discharge grant increase announced
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An increase to the prison discharge grant was announced at Nacro’s Reducing Reoffending event.
News
James’ story: excluded to engineer
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Read the story of learner James’ who went from having a turbulent childhood to excelling in his studies to become a mechanic.
Totton’s Skills for Life Initiative: Feeding the Ducks
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Two-and-a-half years ago, Bob and his daughter Amy started feeding the ducks on the River Alre, near where they live.
The Queen’s Speech (2021)
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In response to the 2021 Queen’s Speech, Nacro Chief Executive, Campbell Robb, commented: “We are pleased to see a focus on lifetime skills development in the Queen’s Speech today, which highlights the Government’s priorities for level 3 and above qualifications.
Working at a Deaf Drop-In during COVID-19
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The Prevention Alliance is made up of six not-for-profit organisations, including Nacro, who work together to improve health and wellbeing in Stockport. For Deaf Awareness Week, TPA team member Jo (a British Sign Language trained key worker) has written a blog about the service’s Deaf Drop-In during the pandemic.
Discussion with Robert Buckland on how to tackle reoffending
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On Thursday 20th May, 2:00pm – 2:30pm, we will be hosting our latest virtual event with the Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP.
“I was trapped in a vicious cycle…life has never been better”
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In this blog, Charlotte Webb opens up about her experiences of alcoholism and being trapped in toxic cycle of binge drinking and withdrawal.
Deanna Neilson on #SafeguardingWeek2021
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Deanna Neilson is a guest speaker and external expert to our National Safeguarding Board and works with the London Borough of Hillingdon as Head of Regulated Services.
Relaunching our Safeguarding in Sport Guide
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The critical spotlight of safeguarding is again illuminating the stirring issue of how we can protect children in sport more effectively.
Safeguarding During COVID-19 | Safeguarding Week 2021
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Service Manager Andrea Norton describes the challenges and obstacles of safeguarding during COVID-19.