Wagamama are coming to Downview tomorrow! Working with our women in our kitchens to help teach and educate, about working towards a post-prison rehabilitative work and, and to create some great food at the same time:-) wagamama uk

🧑‍🍳Thank you to wagamama uk who held a brilliant masterclass for our women here at Downview. As part of New Futures Network #UnlockingHospitality, our women gained new skills, learnt about jobs in the industry & built a network to help with employment upon release & reduce reoffending.

It was wonderful to see our fabulous Alex from The Forward Trust honoured in our full staff meeting this afternoon. Alex works tirelessly with some of our ladies. His knowledge and support doesn’t go unnoticed! Thanks for all you do Alex 👏🏻 #staffrecognition HMPPS

Last week the criminal justice team took award-winning children's author @SitaBrahmachari into HMP Downview to deliver a #ReadConnect workshop, to help the parents write creative stories for their children. Find out more about Readconnect: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/cri…

By one of our long term prisoners, using pastels in her spare time. She does these for her wing to make things that little bit nicer for everyone. Talent and skill everywhere. Koestler Arts #art

Look who’s creating festive magic & greeting us at the gate this morning! Definitely bringing a smile to all our faces! (And we aren’t talking about Elfie!) #crimbo #thebestinthebusiness

Our women gain a Level 1 and 2 Fashion Production qualifications equipping them with valuable skills for the manufacturing industry. This is a huge opportunity to support our women into employment upon release.

Twas the night before Christmas. Merry Christmas and happy New year to you all, and your friends and family. We'll do our best here to make it a peaceful, safe and happy time for everyone; our women and our staff X

📅 In 1973 at Nottingham Crown Court, the first ever Community Payback sentence was ordered. Over the last 50 years, there have been hundreds of thousands of projects across the country to ensure offenders give back to society & build skills to reduce reoffending. Take a look 📹

🌟Our very own Instructor Winston is a Butler Trust Award Winner! Winston has trained countless women in sewing & textiles techniques, opening them up to new opportunities & helping them gain skills & qualifications for employment. Find out more⬇️ butlertrust.org.uk/winston-rose/

Great to welcome Ian Brady from London Housing Foundation to see our work HMP Downview and to discuss how we’re supporting women leaving prison to find somewhere to call home. Thank you LHF for all you do to help women to make a fresh start, prevent homelessness and reduce reoffending.

This is a really positive initiative at HMP Downview. news.sky.com/story/prison-i…

“It’s made me feel like a mum”. A mother in prison shares how we have helped her stay involved in her children's lives. Supporting mothers benefits them and their children while delivering safer prisons and reducing reoffending. #WomenInPrison #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

HRH The Princess Royal, presenting our wonderful Winston with his award. We couldn’t be more proud! Winston, you are a wonderful, talented man and a privilege to work with. Thank you for everything.

We hosted a health & well being event last week. It was wonderful to have so many gathered to share their knowledge on how we can look after ourselves and each other. #mentalhealthawareness We also raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to all who made treats for us!

We’re expanding our team and looking for another fantastic Food Educator to lead a brand new cookery programme at HMP Downview 🍝🌿🍴 Read the full job spec with details of how to apply below 👇foodbehindbars.co.uk/blog/join-the-…

Thanks for having me Pact Inspirational staff doing their very best in difficult circumstances. Some amazing stories HMP Downview

Well, Downview actually got named as part of a question on BBC’s Mastermind tonight. Hope you all got it right ☑️

👏Congratulations to Sharon, Supervising Officer, for winning a Butler Trust Award for her exceptional compassion and care at Downview! From supporting families through difficult moments to pioneering initiatives that uplift prisoners, Sharon's dedication is truly inspiring.