The (2022-1-RO01-KA220-ADU-000090209) PROTA project held a highly impactful learning and training activity between September 24-26, 2024, in Herpt, Netherlands, with adult educators from partner countries gathering to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and refine their skills in prison education. Each partner country was represented by two adult educators, ensuring a diverse and collaborative environment where insights and expertise were shared.

This event marked another important step forward in the mission of the PROTA project: enhancing the education of offenders and ex-offenders. By providing educators with the tools and resources needed to deliver high-quality training, PROTA is empowering prison educators to make a real difference in rehabilitation efforts across Europe.

Throughout the event, partners participated in collaborative workshops, exchanged best practices for training prison educators. These sessions were crucial in aligning the project’s goals with the practical realities of teaching in prison settings.

One of the core focuses of the event was hands-on training, aimed at equipping educators with the ability to use the PROTA platform and tools effectively. The platform, designed specifically for prison educators, includes tailored courses and resources to improve the quality of education offered to offenders and ex-offenders. Educators learned how to integrate these tools into their teaching methods, offering a more engaging and effective educational experience. In addition to workshops and training, participants engaged in insightful discussions about the ongoing development of educational materials within the PROTA project. Suggestions for improvements and innovative ideas were shared, contributing to the ongoing refinement of the project’s outputs.

The Herpt training event was a key milestone in the progress of the PROTA project, reinforcing its commitment to providing prison educators with the resources they need to succeed.
