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Feltham A is a young offender institution (YOI) for boys aged 15 to 18 and Feltham B is a Category C prison and YOI in London for men aged over 18.
Youth justice statistics.
Monthly statistics on the population in custody of children and young people within the secure estate.
The home of Youth Custody Service on GOV.UK. The Youth Custody Service aims to create a safe, decent and nurturing environment that provides outstanding levels of care and support for all children in custody.
Young offenders from HMYOI Cookham Wood will be transferred and the site repurposed as an adult prison under plans announced by the Ministry of Justice today (21 March 2024).
This policy framework sets out rules and guidance on the use of approved restraint techniques and restrictive physical interventions for staff at secure settings and escort providers in the Youth Custody Service (YCS).
This policy framework sets out statutory safeguarding duties for secure settings and escort providers in the Youth Custody Service (YCS).
Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics cover assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations, and deaths in the Children and Young People Secure Estate in England and Wales.
A summary report of the work establishing the Independent Restraint Review Panel (IRRP), produced by Colin Allars, Independent Chair of the IRRP.
The Youth Custody Service aims to create a safe, decent and nurturing environment that provides outstanding levels of care and support for all children in custody.
This collection brings together all documentation related to the secure schools project.
Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics cover assault, self-harm and deaths in the Children and Young People Secure Estate in England and Wales.
If you have a loved one in prison, you can use these links for services available and for information about visiting prisons.
Construction is under way at the country’s first secure school – a brand new custodial facility for young people with education at its heart and helping to turn young offenders away from a life of crime.
The vision for secure schools is part of the Ministry of Justice commitment to reforming youth justice system.
The Children’s Homes (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into force on 22 May 2018 and amends the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Final report from research conducted by the Youth Custody Service (YCS) in 2020 to look at the impact of COVID-19.
Guidance on operational assurance arrangements for commissioners of secure schools and secure academy trusts.
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