🚨More people are being recalled to prison than released, new MoJ stats reveal. ❓Why is this happening? Nacro's CEO Enver Solomon shares his perspective on what is driving this trend in today's Guardian piece ⬇️ @enversol.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

On Friday, staff, students, and their families came together at Nacro Education Stoke for an award ceremony celebrating students achievements. A special thank you to our Hospitality and Catering students for preparing a fantastic spread of food.

What happens when someone leaves prison? ⬇️ Hear Nacro Chief Executive Enver Solomon's reflections following a visit to HMP Isis, where he met the teams helping men make a positive start after prison🔈 @enversol.bsky.social

What should our prisons be for? After the Prime Minister's comments yesterday on the early release of prisoners, Nacro CEO Enver Solomon spoke to Kait Borsay on @thetimes.com radio about the importance of getting the balance right. 📻 Listen to what he says. @enversol.bsky.social

🚨 Our Chief Executive, Enver Solomon, is quoted in @theguardian.com, commenting on the Prime Minister's announcement earlier today that the early prisoner release scheme is being reviewed. Read the full Guardian piece: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... @enversol.bsky.social

🗣️Hear from Justin as part of Nacro's 60th anniversary series. After 8 years working in different roles at Nacro, Justin now works in Business Development and chairs Nacro's Pride Diversity Action Group. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YymR...

Sixty Stories: Justin Tracey | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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We welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to "put the care of people at the heart of everything I do." Putting the care of people at the heart of government has the potential to transform lives. We look forward to working with the new government to turn this commitment into action.

📚 On Monday, we published our latest report, 'Reducing deaths among prison leavers' Read the thread for findings ⬇️

Our report — out today — finds that on average one person dies every day in the year after release from prison. The report, covered in The Times, recommends more should be done to reduce the risk of people dying after release. Read the full report: www.nacro.org.uk/reducing-dea...

🔈It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and we're sharing Justine's story — a reminder of what’s possible with the right support. Nacro's substance misuse service in East Riding provides structured support for people experiencing alcohol and substance misuse issues.

⚠️Today's UK National Audit Office report finds electronic tagging is not working as it should. From Nacro's experience supporting prison-leavers, we know electronic tagging can help provide structure — but the system needs to work more effectively and go hand-in-hand with human contact.

👏 Thank you to Ian and Kerry, members of Nacro's Justice ExChange, for speaking at the Probation Digital Summer Event in London yesterday. The Justice ExChange is one of our lived experience groups. Find out more about the Justice ExChange: www.nacro.org.uk/about-us/wha...

🎥 Kacey is a Family Practitioner at Wolverhampton 360 — a specialist substance misuse and alcohol service run by Nacro and partners. Hear more about the service and the difference Kacey and her team are making 👇 youtu.be/ZaE-alFSPQw #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

Sixty Stories: Kacey McCann | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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📚 Annual Report from @hmiprobation.bsky.social out today - Charlie Taylor calls for more meaningful activity in prisons to counteract widespread drugs & violence. Enver Solomon, Chief Executive of Nacro is quoted in the @theguardian.com in response to the report's findings⬇️ @enversol.bsky.social

🏡 Connor is the "happiest he's ever lived somewhere" in Nacro's supported housing, and he praises the support and warmth of staff. It's Nacro's 60th anniversary and Conor's is one of the 60 stories we're sharing ⬇️

📢 Have you heard? The Government announced this week Amber Rudd will be leading an Independent Review into the safety and security of prisons. The Former Home Secretary will lead a major review to make prisons safer, tackle crime and deliver long-term reform. Read our response to the news 👇

🚀 For Adam, Construction teacher at Nacro Education, teaching goes beyond qualifications — it's about equipping young people with skills that can change their lives. We're sharing 60 stories from staff and the people we support to mark our 60th anniversary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzwe...

Sixty Stories: Adam Benardout | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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"It's incredibly motivating to come to work with people who share your values" — Jackie Sinclair, Senior Probation Contract Manager. Jackie has been working in Nacro's justice team since she graduated in 2008, embracing each new challenge and role along the way. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBUP...

Sixty Stories: Jackie Sinclair | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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👏 Congratulations to Elaine, who has worked with Nacro for 30 years and recently won Most Inspirational Teacher in our staff awards. Watch Elaine's story and the impact she's had on young people's lives 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt16...

Sixty Stories: Elaine Pollard | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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This is a sobering reminder of the unacceptable "vermin-ridden" conditions that some children and young people are living in within the prison estate. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Concerns over therapy ferrets used to kill rats at UK’s largest children’s prison

Prison officers’ union calls for immediate end to practice at HMYOI Wetherby over fears for child and animal welfare

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This #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re sharing Abdul’s story Arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Abdul faced significant challenges. He was placed into foster care and couldn't speak any English ➡ Swipe to read his story with Nacro Our housing services: nacro.org.uk/nacro-services/our-work-in-housing/

Nacro Chief Executive Enver Solomon is quoted in @telegraph.co.uk on the growing use of violence in shoplifting. Nacro believes that if we want safer communities and far fewer shoplifters on our high streets, we must get serious about tackling the underlying causes.

Students at our Boston Education Centre are recognising and celebrating #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈🎉 They've created a display and are taking pictures posing with a pair of ‘pride wings’. Staff and students are writing messages on the display to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community 🩷

📢 @stepchange.bsky.social finds that unemployment and work-related instability is a leading driver of debt for 18-24 year olds — more than any other age group. This comes at a time when almost 1 million young people are not in education, employment, or training. www.bigissue.com/opinion/youn...

Young people face a NEET crisis. It can't become a debt crisis too

Vikki Brownridge, CEO of StepChange, warns that the million NEET young people must be protected from debt in the future.

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A moment that stood out to Onyinye, Information Governance Manager at Nacro, was the support she received from the CEO in her very first week — something that set a positive tone for her time here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6KC...

Sixty Stories: Onyinye Nwabuzor | Nacro's 60th Anniversary

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The Government’s plans to roll out 180 Dutch-style Youth Hubs are an interesting development. The Youth Hubs will bring together wraparound services – coordinating education, welfare, and employment support all under one roof. www.gov.uk/government/n...

UK to roll out Dutch-style employment support across Britain

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers.

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The Justice Gap reports that the Welsh prison system is in crisis - struggling with population pressures, workforce shortages and increasingly complex demand, with "serious implications for people's safety and rehabilitation". www.thejusticegap.com/welsh-prison...

Who is the 'Invisible Learner' and what can we do to better support them? Gloria Dalafu, Chief Executive of School2u, talks about the 'Invisible learners' in Tes magazine- a young person showing early signs of disengagement. Read more: tinyurl.com/ypp8czpp

We need to look harder for our ‘invisible learners’

All teachers know the signs of children who are slowly disengaging in school, but what we’re not good at is stepping in to support them before they reach crisis point, says Gloria Dalafu

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This #VolunteersWeek we’re recognising the incredible volunteers who support Nacro’s services. For Flo and Ronni, volunteers at our Support and Advice services, volunteering has helped them build confidence and gain hands-on experience working directly with people in the justice system.