Action for Prisoners’ Families, working with Children’s Links and NOMS/the Prison Service, produced an innovative project that aimed to improve the family life of offenders through informal learning opportunities. Staff members at four prisons were given training in play work and new equipment was provided. Family visit days at all four institutions were then revamped to offer healthy food and a wide variety of creative play activities in which adults and children could participate together. 450 adults benefited from 14 visits over the lifespan of the project and feedback was very positive, with offenders and their families all welcoming the chance to learn and play together.