QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 41
Yvonne9s hands-on approach ensured the
group not only understood the theory but
felt prepared to use these skills in realworld situations.
Thanks to funding secured through the
partnership, this crucial qualification was
offered at no cost, giving students an
invaluable boost to their personal
development and future career pathways.
We are incredibly proud of our students9
commitment and the life-saving knowledge
they now carry forward.
Well done Year 12!
A DAY BEHIND BARS!
Exploring Crime & Consequence
This term, our Year 10 Religious
Studies, Year 12 Uniformed
Protective Services (UPS) and
Year 13 Criminology students
visited Shrewsbury Prison for a
fascinating and eye-opening
experience. The visit brought
learning to life, offering powerful
insight into crime, punishment,
justice and rehabilitation within
a truly unforgettable setting.
After a tour of the prison,
students met drug-detection
pups in training, spent time
inside the cells & even visited
the execution room!
Throughout the day, the group
heard real stories about former
inmates, how prisons were run
in previous decades and how
approaches to justice and
rehabilitation have changed over
time. These conversations
encouraged students to think
about the purpose of
punishment, the challenges of
rehabilitation and the wider
impact of the justice system on
individuals and communities.
Evan, Year 13 UPS student
shares his account of the visit:
Our trip to Shrewsbury
Prison was one of the
most interesting we9ve been
on. Walking through the
large metal gates felt serious
and a bit intimidating. Seeing the
prison in person helped me
imagine what life was really like
for prisoners. The cells were very
small and cold, which showed
how tough the conditions could
be.
We learned that the prison had
been open for more than 200
years before closing in 2013, and
seeing the execution area was
quite shocking. It helped me
understand how strict prison life
once was and how important it
was for staff to keep order and
safety.
The visit linked closely with our
UPS course because prisons play
a major part in protecting the
public. Officers have a
challenging job, they need to
manage conflict, prevent violence
and also support prisoners to
rehabilitate. The trip helped me
see that prisons are not just about
punishment but about giving
people a chance to change. I came
away with a much clearer
understanding of how the system
works and the responsibilities
of those who work within it.
Overall, it was a powerful and
engaging experience that linked
directly to students9 studies and
gave them a much deeper, more
human understanding of life
inside the prison system.
