#LincsLivesNatters - Episode 044 - Simon Sheehan
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We're back! In this episode, Shelley natters with Simon Sheehan, the CEO and co-founder of the brilliant charity The Right Course.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the high walls of Greetwell Road, this is the episode for you. Simon, who launched the charity alongside TV’s Fred Sirieix, explains how they are ditching the "food through a slot" prison stereotype and replacing it with high-pressure, industry-standard training restaurants.
We dive deep into the work being done right here at HMP Lincoln, where prisoners are trading their tracksuits for chef whites and learning the "Art of Service." Simon shares the moving story of a young man from the travelling community who walked into the kitchen unable to read or write and walked out as a front-of-house star with a career ahead of him.
It’s not all "mousselines and Michelin stars," though. We get into the nerdy nitty-gritty of why hospitality is the perfect tool for rehabilitation, teaching everything from empathy and communication to the discipline required to run a well-oiled machine. Simon also clears up the mystery of Fred’s involvement.
From securing "through the gate" employment with big names like Greene King to ensuring a graduate has a train ticket and a clean shirt for their first interview, this conversation proves that Lincolnshire is truly at the forefront of shaping second chances.
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