Family man
The objective of Family Man is to make prisoners more active members of their family while in prison. The skills and confidence they acquire during the course help them engage not just with their family, but also with the prison system itself.
Lasting an intensive 75 hours, Family Man uses drama techniques to engage large groups of learners of mixed ability. The finale is a presentation that allows the students to show off their new knowledge and skills (and the benefits of the course) to a wider audience. This spreads awareness among other prisoners and also internal and external agents.
Over 600 prisoners and staff from 12 establishments have brought this course to life.
Teaching materials
Family Man provides a complete package (free of charge to prisons) that includes lesson plans, student workbooks, an award-winning video, and also recruitment materials. It caters for all teachers - those new to prison education through to teachers with many years of experience. The course has been designed to contribute to a range of Key Performance Targets.
Awards*
NOCN Progression Qualifications
Family Relationships
Unit Code PR4/1/22/001, Accreditation Unit Number H/102/9940
Developing Group & Teamwork Communication Skills, Level 2
Unit Code AF4/Z/22/007, Accreditation Unit Number R/103/0114
Key Skills: Communication, Level 1
Adult Literacy: Core Curriculum, Entry Level 1-3
* These awards are QCA approved and are eligible for LSC funding.
Summary of benefits
- Graduate eligibility for three awards
- Immediate results
- Helps achieve Key Performance Targets
- Credibility with prisoners, prison staff, and teachers
- Prisoners take responsibility for their own learning
- Promotes progression routes into offending behaviour programmes
- Helps prevent institutionalisation and social exclusion
- Provides access to further education
- Prisoners are motivated to improve communication with relatives