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POA Learning Achievements for 2008 - 2010:

Total number of learning opportunities accessed: Target 3220

Actual for first 7 of 8 Quarters: 4431

 

Skills for Life achievements: Target 960

Actual for first 7 of 8 Quarters: 1353

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The Stu Fisher POA Learning Centre
Centre Manager: Patrick Setters
Learner Support: Dave Barber

Stu Fisher Learning Centre
HMP Norwich
Knox Road
Norwich
NR1 4LU
Tel: 01603 763740
e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


The Learning Centre at HMP Norwich was first opened on the 14th march 2005. It is situated at the rear of the staff mess, has full disabled access and is outside of the two secure complexes at Norwich, so is open for all staff and family members.

The Centre Manager is Patrick Setters a serving prison officer who is seconded to the POA for three days a week and has been granted permission from his Prison Governor to work in the centre for the two days he is in the employ of the Prison Service. This is an important point to make as it shows the commitment that HMP Norwich is making to the setting up and continued success of the overall project. Patrick is assisted by Dave Barber who is employed as Learner Support. Dave is not a Prison Officer but has had many years experience teaching Adults

The opening times are currently:

Monday and Wednesday:   08:00 to 20:00
Tuesday and Thursday:   08:00 to 16:00
Friday:   08:00 to 15:00



Whats going on in the Stu Fisher Learning Centre? PDF Print E-mail

The big news at Norwich is that, following a few months of Dave running the Centre singlehandedly, we have now appointed a new Learner Support. However, to add to the confusion, he is also called Dave. Welcome Dave Silverman to the POA Learning team (hereinafter referred to as Dave S). Dave S brings experience from the world of secondary education particularly in the areas of English and PE. He is beginning a Book Club this month and also starting a Creative Writing course. These will be on a Wednesday evening and further details can be obtained by calling the centre or just dropping in.

 

Dave B is holding an initial meeting this month with a view to starting a Photography Club and much interest has been shown in a Digital Photography course. These will take place on a Monday evening.

 

The centre opening hours will be changing from 19th October to include the above late evenings. The new opening times are

 

Monday                       08:00 to 20:00

Tuesday                       08:00 to 17:00

Wednesday                 08:00 to 20:00

Thursday                     08:00 to 17:00

Friday                          08:00 to 15:00

 

HMP Norwich is currently undergoing major changes including:

 

Changes to the way shifts are allocated;

Job rotations;

A reduction in staff numbers due to staff moving to the new HMP Bure;

Merging of the Main Prison with the YOI;

The opening of the Resettlement unit;

The introduction of the new C-NOMIS information system;

The opening of the newly built A-wing;

The requirement for all instructional staff to hold, at least, a PTTLS qualification.

 

Many of the above changes require different skills, qualifications and experiences which the Learning Centre may be able to help with. If we cannot help, through our Information, Advice and Guidance contract we may be able to signpost you to a suitable provider. Please contact us for further information on any of the above.

 

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it                        01603 763740

 

Dave Barber, Eastern Regional Manager.

 

 
Norwich case study PDF Print E-mail
Tash is a 19 year old mother of two who came to the centre to improve her prospects for future employment as she is currently unemployed. Her mother works at Norwich prison and so advised her to come and see us.
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