Uniformed Protective Services (UPS) students from Stratford-upon-Avon College recently took a trip to a Shrewsbury Prison to learn about crime and punishment.
Students on the Level 3 UPS course enjoyed a guided tour, got to try out some riot gear, learn about prison service careers and undertake an Escape Room challenge.
Students got to take part in a whole range of activities and gained great insight
Shrewsbury Prison is one of the largest and most complete surviving Victorian prisons in Britain, operational until 2013 and preserved at scale. Students got the chance to learn of the prison’s history as well as the history of custodial punishment in the Victorian era through to modern day rehabilitative custodial practices. The trip also helped students to gain the knowledge needed for assessment for their Custodial Care unit and consolidate classroom learning.
UPS student, Amelia Hadley, enjoyed the experience: “I found The Shrewsbury Prison trip interesting as it offered an opportunity to gain an insight into the justice system, the history of prisons and how they have changed overtime. This trip was beneficial because it allowed us as students to learn how the prison system works and opened potential interest into prison service careers.”
Trips out to industry-related locations such as this allow students to learn, consider different career options and engage in a hands-on way.
