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Shortages of prison staff and a lack of training means not enough prisoners are able to improve their reading – according to a new report by Ofsted and HMIP.

• Updated: 30 June 2023

Ofsted has today published the second set of reports in a series looking at the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers.

• Updated: 4 April 2022

Failing to teach prisoners to read leaves up to half unable to access vital rehabilitative education while in prison, according to new research by Ofsted and HMI Prisons.

• Updated: 22 March 2022

The Chief Inspectors of Ofsted and HMIP have written a joint commentary discussing the impact of COVID-19 on prison education and announcing the launch of a new prison education review.

• Updated: 10 September 2021

A joint commentary by Chief Inspectors Amanda Spielman (Ofsted) and Charlie Taylor (HM Inspectorate of Prisons).

• Updated: 10 September 2021

The Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Inspector discussed tackling the neglect of older children and the important role of learning, skills and work in preventing criminality.

• Updated: 9 August 2018

The PM announces reform to the prison system including six new 'reform prisons' to be created this year and changes to the prison education system.

• Updated: 8 February 2016

Ofsted and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) have published a consultation on a new joint framework for the inspection of secure training centres.

• Updated: 3 April 2012

This speech is about recidivism. It’s about the frightening fact that 39 per cent of offenders re-offend. Countless extra crimes in every part…

• Updated: 18 May 2011

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