1,741 distance learning courses funded in 2025 — 200 more than 2024; 115 prisons funded; 117 courses offered; 4,946 instances of information, advice and guidance provided
Key Metric 1
1,261 calls taken on the Advice Line (140 more than 2024); 8,050 minutes spent on the Advice Line; 86% of learners felt able to cope with prison in a positive way
Key Metric 2
PET courses reduce the chance of someone returning to prison by over 20% and increase the chance of finding employment by over 20% (Justice Data Lab); milestone of 50,000 educational awards funded since founding in 1989 reached in August 2025
Key Metric 3
50,000 educational awards funded since 1989 — milestone reached August 2025; top courses: NEBOSH HSE Award (270 learners), NEBOSH National General Certificate (78 learners), Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (60 learners), Business Start-up (58 learners), CMI Management Certificate (57 learners)