They Behave For Me How can lessons from the school system be helpful in prisons?
Mar 28, 2025
Join Natasha Porter, Chief Executive of Unlocked Graduates and ex-teacher, as she shares her insights on bridging education and prison reform. She discusses the challenges faced by students transitioning to prison life and the vital role education plays in reducing recidivism. Porter emphasizes the impact of parental incarceration on children's education and advocates for tailored interventions. Highlighting the need for community understanding, she reveals how reforming educational approaches can transform lives both inside and outside of prison.
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Teach First Journey
- Natasha Porter, unsure of her career path after university, avoided the corporate world.
- She joined Teach First in 2006, initially for selfish reasons rather than the mission.
Disadvantaged Students Can Succeed
- Exposure to KIPP schools in America changed Natasha Porter's perspective on student potential.
- She realized that even disadvantaged students can achieve academic success with the right support.
King Solomon Academy Model
- Natasha Porter co-founded King Solomon Academy, a small school designed for close teacher-student relationships.
- Teachers taught one year group, improving their understanding of students and boosting academic results.