Esther Kelly

GMMC prisons reading strategy lead, English and ESOL tutor, action researcher

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

"It's just the start for my poetry dawning." A quote from a participant showing that he now has a new way to express himself and a strategy to support his mental health due to these workshops. It's been great to be part of these @HMPBuckleyHall with @Novuschange !

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@PRG_UK @Dee0871 @ClaireCollins8 Such an inspiring day! I'm very grateful to have been part of it. 😊

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Great to see how the network meetings we started in the northwest have grown to benefit four regions now. Let's hope we can expand them further to create more reading opportunities and support more colleagues! 😀

[Novus @Novuschange]

Recently, @HMPDurham held a Novus Reading Network meeting, with the purpose of improving reading for learners through colleague collaboration.

To read more, click on the link below:
https://t.co/s1jL03gxJD

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

#RaisingReaders has made such an impact in Lot 6 prisons and is one of our most popular reading initiatives! It's been a great way to encourage reluctant readers who are less likely to read for their own enjoyment but like to do so to maintain links with their family. 😀

[PrisonReadingGroups @PRG_UK]

Every member who participated in #RaisingReaders at one of our prisons voted 10/10 for how likely they are to recommend this project to other people!

Raising Readers offers family members in prison the chance to choose a book to be sent home to their child.

#ReadingforPleasure

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@KMScattergood @HMPYOI_Hindley @HMPBuckleyHall @arghkid @Novuschange Oh yes - we made sure of that at the celebration day yesterday. It was great to see them sharing what they'd created with family members.

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

It's been fantastic over the past two days seeing the hard work of our Timelines participants @HMPYOI_Hindley and @HMPBuckleyHall come to fruition. A great collaboration with colleagues, the prisons, @arghkid and @Novuschange. Part two already in the pipeline!

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@KMScattergood @HMPYOI_Hindley @HMPBuckleyHall @arghkid @Novuschange Thank you! Seeing the participants go from reluctant readers to confident writers was certainly inspiring. 😀

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@1SarahJHartley @PRG_UK @Novuschange Trust an artist to notice the colour scheme! 🤣

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Currently enjoying being part of the @PRG_UK Reading in Prison event with @Novuschange . Really interesting discussions on the power of reading groups!

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@jonbcollins Yes, you too. 😀

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Really looking forward to participating in this tomorrow!

[PrisonReadingGroups @PRG_UK]

Only two days until we raise our glasses to 25 years of impact, innovation, and inspiration at our Reading in Prison event! 🥳 #ReadinginPrison25 #BooksConnect

[Novus @Novuschange]

A learner at @HMP_Liverpool who initially had low literacy levels has made excellent progress in reading thanks to the support from Novus colleagues, the Shannon Trust Mentor and reading initiatives at the prison.

Read the article below to learn more:
https://t.co/9T7BFGS1kK

[PrisonReadingGroups @PRG_UK]

🎉🎉🎉 Exciting news! This year we're celebrating 25 years of promoting reading and reading groups in prison.

#PRG25Years #PRG25thAnniversary #25YearsOfConnection #TransformingLivesThroughReading

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

I always get so much from attending these! Have already booked my place. 😀

[Rachel Öner #FSET #QTLS #ATS #CTeach #CMALT @OnerConsultancy]

Calling my prison learning contacts. Book now for the Essential Skills & Inclusion network on 17.5.24. Free event. Sponsored by @PrisonersEd
The agenda will follow but topics include:
Maths,  English, ESOL, Neurodiversity & Digi Skills. 
Register now: https://t.co/bikX8Xrpfj

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Great to see @HMPYOI_Hindley 's reading tutor Jo recognised for her fantastic work changing her learners' lives through reading!

[Novus @Novuschange]

Since last year, @HMPHindley have been working hard to support learners in reading as well as address the issues of learner's lack of confidence to enable them to continue with their education journey.

To read more click on the link below:
https://t.co/XK7n1FIhGG

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Really enjoyed our @Novuschange reading specialists' network meeting at @HMP_NewHall yesterday. It was great to share ideas and learn from some wonderful practice to support and promote reading across our prisons!

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Absolutely delighted with this donation from @AfroriBooks ! Looking forward to sharing these the @Novuschange library at @HMPBuckleyHall next week.

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

@arghkid I loved it today when one of the participants said they'd changed their career plans to use writing to help others. What an impact! Looking forward to sharing the outcomes with @HMPYOI_Hindley @HMPBuckleyHall and @Novuschange

[Esther Kelly @EstherKelly101]

Really enjoyed being part of this today and hearing about learners' experiences and the impact of prison education. Great artwork too!

[Stephen Exley @stephenexley]

Plenty of activity at the @QEIICentre this morning as @Novuschange prepare to mark 30 years of delivering prison education with an event to thank learners, staff, supporters and stakeholders. @PeterCoxNovus sets the scene in @FENews https://t.co/wTxVzWTuCc

[Sarahhartley @1SarahJHartley]

We Roar exhibition is now happening, read below for more details.