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Hints and tips on how to implement reading pens across the estate to promote a whole-prison approach
Use C-Pen Secure Reader 2 for data security and reading support without compromise. Grow your reading independence without worrying about GDPR requirements and gain easy access to data-sensitive documents, regardless of dyslexia or other learning differences.
According to The Shannon Trust, 50% of people in UK prisons can’t read, or struggle to. This includes neurodivergent individuals and ESOLs (English Speakers of Other Languages).
Having an unsupported reading need can lead to feelings of isolation and increase the risk of poorer mental health. But it goes deeper too— with low literacy, individuals may find it difficult to access the world around them.
Ultimately, this can result in two barriers forming: one that limits the ability to communicate, and another that has the potential to stop people in secure settings from being able to engage with learning opportunities that could change their lives
Secure Reader 2 is safe to use within the prison estate due to its unique storage-free design. Standard risk assessments have also been carried out by the CQC , along with necessary security measures to ensure compliance.
The goal is to reduce reoffending. When we improve literacy and support developing English language skills, we open doors and can empower learners to reach their full potential and take advantage of opportunities open to them upon release.
This could be employment, training or education: the building blocks of creating a positive change
We provide prisons and secure estates with three levels of in-person colleague training to ensure that you’re getting the most out of Secure Reader 2.
Hints and tips on how to implement reading pens across the estate to promote a whole-prison approach
how to become a reading pen ambassador, and promote your commitment to inclusivity
how to further strengthen your reading support strategy, improve outcomes for all, and deploy resources with maximum efficacy
If you’re still unsure and want to know more about reading pens, visit our Training Hub for Prison resources you may find helpful. Here, you will find videos with in-depth rundowns of the pen’s features and inspiring success stories, as well as in-depth blogs highlighting the benefits of assistive technology.
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