Unlocked Graduates
@unlockedgrads.bsky.social
Unlocked Graduates exists to break cycles of reoffending. Our award-winning, two-year graduate leadership development programme is inspiring, recruiting and training the next generation of prison leaders.
https://unlockedgrads.org.uk/
https://unlockedgrads.org.uk/
Independent data published by the Ministry of Justice today provides the strongest evidence to date that the Unlocked model significantly improves the retention of Band 3 prison officers.
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Independent data published by the Ministry of Justice today provides the strongest evidence to date that the Unlocked model significantly improves the retention of Band 3 prison officers.
Prison officers are working in some of the toughest public sector environments, building relationships with some of the hardest to reach people. They need and deserve high-quality training materials to take their development into their own hands and have the greatest impact.
December 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Prison officers are working in some of the toughest public sector environments, building relationships with some of the hardest to reach people. They need and deserve high-quality training materials to take their development into their own hands and have the greatest impact.
Writing in @russellwebster.com's blog, Unlocked's CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social explained the role that our new book Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft can play in supporting prison officers to improve their relational practice and have the greatest possible impact
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Writing in @russellwebster.com's blog, Unlocked's CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social explained the role that our new book Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft can play in supporting prison officers to improve their relational practice and have the greatest possible impact
Last night, we celebrated the launch of our new book Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft with colleagues, partners and supporters from across the criminal justice sector and beyond.
September 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Last night, we celebrated the launch of our new book Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft with colleagues, partners and supporters from across the criminal justice sector and beyond.
Finally, a toolkit for those doing the hardest job in the hardest place. Introducing Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft – the first codification of what expert relational practice looks like as a prison officer and how to master it. unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/in...
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Finally, a toolkit for those doing the hardest job in the hardest place. Introducing Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft – the first codification of what expert relational practice looks like as a prison officer and how to master it. unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/in...
We are delighted to be partnering with @steplab.bsky.social as we launch our new instructional coaching model for prison officers, covering more than 20 techniques to support new and experienced staff to become high-performing leaders and build transformative relationships with prisoners.
July 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are delighted to be partnering with @steplab.bsky.social as we launch our new instructional coaching model for prison officers, covering more than 20 techniques to support new and experienced staff to become high-performing leaders and build transformative relationships with prisoners.
The House of Lords’ Justice and Home Affairs Committee has today published its “Better prisons: less crime” report, recognising the impact that the Unlocked programme is having, developing high-performing prison leaders who are driving real change on the landings.
July 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The House of Lords’ Justice and Home Affairs Committee has today published its “Better prisons: less crime” report, recognising the impact that the Unlocked programme is having, developing high-performing prison leaders who are driving real change on the landings.
We were incredibly proud to see that our fantastic team of Mentoring Prison Officers has been shortlisted for the @thirdsector.co.uk Awards in the Frontline Team of the Year category.
July 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We were incredibly proud to see that our fantastic team of Mentoring Prison Officers has been shortlisted for the @thirdsector.co.uk Awards in the Frontline Team of the Year category.
Prisoners are at the heart of everything we do at Unlocked Graduates. And our participants are making a real difference to the lives of the prisoners they work with on the frontline of some of our toughest prisons.
June 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Prisoners are at the heart of everything we do at Unlocked Graduates. And our participants are making a real difference to the lives of the prisoners they work with on the frontline of some of our toughest prisons.
Writing in @feweek.bsky.social today, Unlocked's CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social emphasised the vital role that prison officers will play in delivering successful reform in prisons following the publication of the Sentencing Review last month.
June 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Writing in @feweek.bsky.social today, Unlocked's CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social emphasised the vital role that prison officers will play in delivering successful reform in prisons following the publication of the Sentencing Review last month.
@natashaporter.bsky.social in @thetimes.com over the weekend explaining why excellent prison officer recruitment and training has to sit at the heart of delivery of the (welcome) Sentencing Review recommendations if we're to begin to fix our prisons
May 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
@natashaporter.bsky.social in @thetimes.com over the weekend explaining why excellent prison officer recruitment and training has to sit at the heart of delivery of the (welcome) Sentencing Review recommendations if we're to begin to fix our prisons
If we want prison to mean more than a return visit, we must acknowledge that what prisoners do with their time inside is just as important as how long they're in for.
May 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If we want prison to mean more than a return visit, we must acknowledge that what prisoners do with their time inside is just as important as how long they're in for.
The Living Wage employer club is one we couldn't be prouder to be a part of
What do over 16,000 employers - from LUSH to the University of Oxford all have in common?
They’re all accredited Living Wage employers of course!
We're thrilled that we've now reached over 16,000 employers. Together we're creating work that works for everyone
www.livingwage.org.uk/news/16000-e...
They’re all accredited Living Wage employers of course!
We're thrilled that we've now reached over 16,000 employers. Together we're creating work that works for everyone
www.livingwage.org.uk/news/16000-e...
May 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Living Wage employer club is one we couldn't be prouder to be a part of
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor to our most recent training residential for Unlocked ChangeMakers, our new, bespoke middle leadership development programme.
May 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor to our most recent training residential for Unlocked ChangeMakers, our new, bespoke middle leadership development programme.
Writing in @feweek.bsky.social, Unlocked’s CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social outlined the way in which increased levels of support within educational settings may prevent young people from entering the criminal justice system. Read the full article here: feweek.co.uk/locked-up-yo...
We know why locked-up young offenders know each other
New research exposes the startling truth about where young offenders come from
feweek.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Writing in @feweek.bsky.social, Unlocked’s CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social outlined the way in which increased levels of support within educational settings may prevent young people from entering the criminal justice system. Read the full article here: feweek.co.uk/locked-up-yo...
We are delighted to introduce Unlocked ChangeMakers, a middle leadership development programme for custodial managers, providing them with the tools required to be inspirational leaders, drive rehabilitative change and break cycles of reoffending. Find out more: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
Unlocked Graduates Launches ChangeMakers Programme - Unlocked Graduates
In September last year, Unlocked Graduates launched ChangeMakers, our new middle leadership development programme to transform the quality of middle leadership in prisons. This programme will provide ...
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April 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We are delighted to introduce Unlocked ChangeMakers, a middle leadership development programme for custodial managers, providing them with the tools required to be inspirational leaders, drive rehabilitative change and break cycles of reoffending. Find out more: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
This March, Unlocked’s 2025 Conference brought together frontline staff, academics and other criminal justice experts to share learnings about the interventions that we know are driving real change in prisons to break cycles of reoffending.
Find out more 👇
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Find out more 👇
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What Works: Driving Real Change in Prisons – Unlocked’s 2025 Conference - Unlocked Graduates
The Unlocked Conference is a highlight in the calendar every year. This March, we welcomed participants and Ambassadors of the Unlocked programme, other frontline staff, and colleagues from across the...
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March 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This March, Unlocked’s 2025 Conference brought together frontline staff, academics and other criminal justice experts to share learnings about the interventions that we know are driving real change in prisons to break cycles of reoffending.
Find out more 👇
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Find out more 👇
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During their second year on the Unlocked programme, our participants have the opportunity to complete a work placement with one of our partner organisations. Tim is part of our 2023 cohort, find out about his experiences working with Redemption Roasters 👇
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Beyond the Gates – Working with Partners to Break Cycles of Reoffending throughout Society - Unlocked Graduates
During their second year on Unlocked’s graduate leadership development programme, participants have the opportunity to complete a two-week work placement with one of our partner organisations. These p...
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March 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
During their second year on the Unlocked programme, our participants have the opportunity to complete a work placement with one of our partner organisations. Tim is part of our 2023 cohort, find out about his experiences working with Redemption Roasters 👇
unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/be...
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Unlocked's 2025 conference in London is underway! We're delighted to be joined by our participants, Ambassadors and partners from across the criminal justice sector for a day of insights into solutions that are driving real change in prisons.
#UnlockedConference
#UnlockedConference
March 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Unlocked's 2025 conference in London is underway! We're delighted to be joined by our participants, Ambassadors and partners from across the criminal justice sector for a day of insights into solutions that are driving real change in prisons.
#UnlockedConference
#UnlockedConference
📣 More speakers confirmed 📣
Unlocked's Conference is just around the corner, and we're pleased to introduce more criminal justice experts who will be joining us, including Ian Blakeman, Professor @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social, Professor Martin Griffiths CBE and Alex South.
#UnlockedConference
Unlocked's Conference is just around the corner, and we're pleased to introduce more criminal justice experts who will be joining us, including Ian Blakeman, Professor @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social, Professor Martin Griffiths CBE and Alex South.
#UnlockedConference
March 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
📣 More speakers confirmed 📣
Unlocked's Conference is just around the corner, and we're pleased to introduce more criminal justice experts who will be joining us, including Ian Blakeman, Professor @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social, Professor Martin Griffiths CBE and Alex South.
#UnlockedConference
Unlocked's Conference is just around the corner, and we're pleased to introduce more criminal justice experts who will be joining us, including Ian Blakeman, Professor @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social, Professor Martin Griffiths CBE and Alex South.
#UnlockedConference
We’re delighted to confirm that Lady Edwina Grosvenor will be speaking at our 2025 conference later this week. Lady Edwina is a criminologist and founder of One Small Thing which aims to redesign the way that women and their children experience the criminal justice system.
#UnlockedConference
#UnlockedConference
March 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We’re delighted to confirm that Lady Edwina Grosvenor will be speaking at our 2025 conference later this week. Lady Edwina is a criminologist and founder of One Small Thing which aims to redesign the way that women and their children experience the criminal justice system.
#UnlockedConference
#UnlockedConference
📣 Keynote speaker announcement 📣
There’s just over a week to go until Unlocked's 2025 Conference. We’re delighted to announce that @davidgauke.bsky.social, Chair of the Independent Sentencing Review and former Justice Secretary, will be delivering the keynote address.
#UnlockedConference
There’s just over a week to go until Unlocked's 2025 Conference. We’re delighted to announce that @davidgauke.bsky.social, Chair of the Independent Sentencing Review and former Justice Secretary, will be delivering the keynote address.
#UnlockedConference
March 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
📣 Keynote speaker announcement 📣
There’s just over a week to go until Unlocked's 2025 Conference. We’re delighted to announce that @davidgauke.bsky.social, Chair of the Independent Sentencing Review and former Justice Secretary, will be delivering the keynote address.
#UnlockedConference
There’s just over a week to go until Unlocked's 2025 Conference. We’re delighted to announce that @davidgauke.bsky.social, Chair of the Independent Sentencing Review and former Justice Secretary, will be delivering the keynote address.
#UnlockedConference
2024 was a milestone year for Unlocked Graduates, with record-breaking outcomes for our graduate leadership development programme. Our participants are having a real impact on the landings, driving system reform and breaking cycles of reoffending. Find out more: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
Unlocked Graduates Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year - Unlocked Graduates
Last month, we celebrated the launch of Unlocked’s 2024-2025 Impact Report at an event in the House of Lords. We were delighted to be joined by so many of the people who have made the last year a mile...
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March 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
2024 was a milestone year for Unlocked Graduates, with record-breaking outcomes for our graduate leadership development programme. Our participants are having a real impact on the landings, driving system reform and breaking cycles of reoffending. Find out more: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
We are pleased to announce that Dame Sally Coates DBE has been elected as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Dame Sally is one of our founding trustees and led the government review into prison education, from which the idea for Unlocked came: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
Unlocked Graduates Appoints New Chair of the Board - Unlocked Graduates
Unlocked Graduates is delighted to announce the election of a new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Unlocked’s Trustees have elected Dame Sally Coates DBE as the new Chair of the Board. Dame Sally has b...
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March 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We are pleased to announce that Dame Sally Coates DBE has been elected as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Dame Sally is one of our founding trustees and led the government review into prison education, from which the idea for Unlocked came: unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/un...
“If we want to fix reoffending, at the heart of that is really investing in our prison officer workforce”
Speaking to Times Radio, Unlocked Graduates’ CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social highlighted the vital role played by prison officers in breaking cycles of reoffending.
Speaking to Times Radio, Unlocked Graduates’ CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social highlighted the vital role played by prison officers in breaking cycles of reoffending.
February 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“If we want to fix reoffending, at the heart of that is really investing in our prison officer workforce”
Speaking to Times Radio, Unlocked Graduates’ CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social highlighted the vital role played by prison officers in breaking cycles of reoffending.
Speaking to Times Radio, Unlocked Graduates’ CEO and Founder @natashaporter.bsky.social highlighted the vital role played by prison officers in breaking cycles of reoffending.