Preparing for Release

As soon as you have firm information about your release date, it is important to discuss your future study plans with the prison’s Education Department. When you’re released, to ensure a smooth transition to study on the outside, please remember the following:

• Bring all your books and other study materials with you.
• Note down your personal identifier (PI) number, which will help the OU identify you quickly.
• Find a safe place to store your OU material where you can find things quickly.
• Try to work out when and where you are going to study.
• Make sure you have the Community Support Team’s contact details.

For more Information, please click on Released Student's Leaflet, for students not in England, nation-specific versions of this leaflet are also available from your nation contacts.

Information on advice and support organisations can be found here.

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