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Wetherby is a young offender institution (YOI) in Yorkshire for children and young people aged 15 to 18.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Anyone under 18 who is sentenced to custody is sent to a secure centre for…
The child is interviewed by the reception officer as soon as they arrive.…
Time in custody is spent: in education learning skills to get a job or to…
You must arrange your visit first. Contact the secure centre to find out…
For advice or support, a child can speak to a member of staff, for…
Advocacy services are run by children’s charities and are confidential. A…
The Howard League might be able to offer legal advice and help to children…
How the Youth Custody Service places a young person in custody, and how to question a placement decision.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Information about Youth Contract provision for 16- and 17-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
Youth crime prevention programmes - how young people are put on a programme, what they're like, mentoring and involving parents and families.
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. YCS is part of HM Prison and Probation Service .
Werrington is a young offender institution (YOI) in Staffordshire for young people aged 15 to 18.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
Cookham Wood is a young offender institution (YOI) in Rochester, Kent, for boys and young men aged 15 to 18.
Policy and guidance for prisons on caring for and managing young people in custody.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
Eastwood Park is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, for women aged 18 and over.
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.
Low Newton is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Brasside, near Durham, for women aged 18 and over.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
New Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Flockton, West Yorkshire, for women aged 18 and over.
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