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The home of HM Inspectorate of Prisons on GOV.UK. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for England and Wales (HMI Prisons) is an independent inspectorate which reports on conditions for and treatment of those in prison, you…
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal reappointment of Charlie Taylor as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
A review of reading education in prisons, following the joint publication of ‘Prison education: a review of reading education in prisons'.
'You can't teach phonics through a cell door' – Ofsted and HM Inspectorate of Prisons have carried out a joint review of reading education in prisons.
Review to look at how many offenders have conditions like autism and learning difficulties.
The framework and evaluation schedule for inspection of secure training centres, for use from April 2019.
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre has been downgraded to inadequate by inspectors, the lowest possible rating.
Secure training centres are inspected by Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Prisons are reviewing and updating their Expectations for police custody
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors in carrying out full joint inspections of youth offending work.
Agreement between Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) about secure training centres (STCs).
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.
Consultation on the proposed programme of inspections of the criminal justice system.
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector writes about the findings from the latest inspection of Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre, along with findings from recent visits.
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