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BlogWant to learn but need to earn? Let's talk about apprenticeships
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! To celebrate, our Education and Training Lead, Katherine Lear, reflects on the benefits of earning while you’re learning.
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BlogCelebrating education and training for women with convictions
This International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest element of our service provision, supporting women into education or training.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseWorking Chance response to the new Women's Justice Board
Our response to the announcement of a new Women's Justice Board, launched 21 January 2025.
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Press releaseCare England & Working Chance produce new guidance to support employers to hire people with convictions in the adult social care sector
Working Chance and Care England have launched new guidance to encourage and support adult social care organisations in considering candidates with criminal convictions during recruitment.
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Policy briefingWorking Chance response to government Sentencing Review
Our response to the Sentencing Review announced by government on 21 October 2024.
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Blog, Policy briefingSupport for life after prison: What happens after the SDS40 early release scheme?
Today (Tuesday 22 October) sees the second tranche of people being released from prison early as part of the early release scheme. We asked a group of women who’ve lived through the prison system what they thought of SDS40.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseStatement on James Timpson’s ministerial appointment
Find out why Working Chance thinks that appointing James Timpson as Prisons Minister makes a lot of sense.
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Blog, Policy briefingGeneral election 2024: How to make sure your voice is heard
If you’re a woman with a conviction, your voice is vital and you deserve to cast your vote. To do so, you need to make sure that you're registered to vote, and that you've got the right ID.