The High Down Union Learning Centre is situated in the new mess and staff facilities block outside HMP High Down between the Visitor's Centre and the staff car park. It is a bright, airy and quiet suite of rooms. Staff have made comments on the pleasant environment within the centre. There are facilities for hot and cold drinks in the suite as well as the mess facilities along the corridor.

The centre covers both High Down prison and Downview prison with the contact to 700 staff. There is also the advantage that Coldingley and Send prisons are under 45 minutes away.

Staff can access the centre on

The lunch hour is a popular time for drop in sessions and e.cafe. There are a variety of courses on offer including Spanish, Deaf Awareness, Introduction to Computers, CLAIT 1, CLAIT 2, ECDL, plus various levels of Life Skills including Maths and English.

For further information please contact the centre on 0208 661 2491.