Digital By Design
Our Platform
Our bespoke learning platform enables us to deliver high-quality teaching to our learners wherever they may be. Hosting interactive content and high quality resources, our learners study and submit assignments online.
How does YCG Academy use IT to effectively deliver education?
Our Learning Platform reduces costs and saves time. Typically, learners would study only within a classroom environment which is often ineffective and difficult to measure in a prison environment. By using our platform, learners benefit from independent study in‑cell with access to a tutor at any time should they need support. This frees up classrooms, learning resources and prison staff.
Most of our assessments are delivered through our Learning Platform. There is no requirement to go to external testing facilities or exam centres, and the majority of our courses don’t have any exams at all. Instead learners submit written assignments and are assessed on levels of participation, coursework or reflective journal entries.
Meeting Learner Expectations of Technology
Always On
Learning can be accessed 24/7, allowing prisoners to study when it is best for them.
Fully Interactive Materials
Our courses seek to engage learners using immersive media types such as audio, video, quizzes etc. for maximum engagement.
Online Assessment
Assessments are conducted through our platform, removing the need to visit exam centres.
A Dedicated Tutor
Each learner is assigned a dedicated tutor who they can contact through the platform.
Progress Mapping
Prisoners receive robust feedback on their progress in real‑time.
Cross-Device Compatible
Use our platform on any web-enabled device. Modern devices such as smart phones, tablets and computers are supported.