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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many keep apart instructions were issued in HM YOI (a) Cookham Wood, (b) Feltham, (c) Parc, (d) Werrington and (e) Wetherby in each of the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many keep apart instructions were issued in HM YOI (a) Cookham Wood, (b) Feltham, (c) Parc, (d) Werrington and (e) Wetherby in each of the last 12 months.
Because of the way in which the data are compiled, it is not possible to provide the information in the form requested.
Non-association alerts are used as a means of improving the safeguarding of children and young people in young offender institutions in the public sector youth estate. Such alerts should only be issued after appropriate consideration, and where there is an identified need. Where an alert has been issued, the child or young person is able to mix with other children and young people in their residential units and in education.
A “snapshot” taken on 25 March 2024 shows the following numbers and percentages of children and young people at each young offender institution in the public sector youth estate who were assessed as needing to be kept apart from one or more other children or young people in the establishment owing to safeguarding concerns. The decisions are often made at the request of the child or young person who is the subject of the non-association alert.
HMYOI Cookham Wood:
46 of 58 children (79.3 per cent)
HMYOI Feltham A:
68 of 82 children (82.9 per cent)
HMYOI Werrington:
57 of 68 children (83.8 per cent)
HMYOI Wetherby:
106 of 149 children (71.1 per cent)
These figures are taken from operational oversight data.
HMYOI Parc, which is operated under contract, is not included in these arrangements.
The YOI population has decreased significantly – from 1,998 in the year to 31 March 2010 to 332 in the year to 31 March 2023. The cohort we now have in the YOI sector of the youth estate – overwhelmingly young men – present many complex issues, however 70 per cent were sentenced to custody for a violent offence. Our staff work hard to diffuse conflict and reduce violence, both between prisoners and against members of staff.
I have visited Cookham Wood. I cannot remember the precise date, but the really important statistic to note is that in the period up to the end of September last year, we recruited an additional 1,400 prison officers. The numbers are going up, and the attrition rate is going down. [Interruption.] Hold on. That is because we have introduced measures such as the new colleague mentor scheme, rolled out £100 million on security and so on. We recognise that the safety of our prisons is in large measure down to the quality and quantity of our staff, and we are improving on both counts.
I have visited Cookham Wood. I cannot remember the precise date, but the really important statistic to note is that in the period up to the end of September last year, we recruited an additional 1,400 prison officers. The numbers are going up, and the attrition rate is going down. [Interruption.] Hold on. That is because we have introduced measures such as the new colleague mentor scheme, rolled out £100 million on security and so on. We recognise that the safety of our prisons is in large measure down to the quality and quantity of our staff, and we are improving on both counts.
I recently visited Cookham Wood young offenders institution. There, officers told me about the challenges they face, including a staffing shortage and shocking recruitment issues, which have led to rising levels of violence. Can the Minister say when he last visited Cookham Wood, and why this Government continue to be unable to solve those crucial problems?
I recently visited Cookham Wood young offenders institution. There, officers told me about the challenges they face, including a staffing shortage and shocking recruitment issues, which have led to rising levels of violence. Can the Minister say when he last visited Cookham Wood, and why this Government continue to be unable to solve those crucial problems?
I recently visited Cookham Wood young offenders institution. There, officers told me about the challenges they face, including a staffing shortage and shocking recruitment issues, which have led to rising levels of violence. Can the Minister say when he last visited Cookham Wood, and why this Government continue to be unable to solve those crucial problems?
I have visited Cookham Wood. I cannot remember the precise date, but the really important statistic to note is that in the period up to the end of September last year, we recruited an additional 1,400 prison officers. The numbers are going up, and the attrition rate is going down. [Interruption.] Hold on. That is because we have introduced measures such as the new colleague mentor scheme, rolled out £100 million on security and so on. We recognise that the safety of our prisons is in large measure down to the quality and quantity of our staff, and we are improving on both counts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, 4–20 April 2023, published on 18 July 2023 what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of that Report's findings that (a) staff did not have...
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, 4–20 April 2023, published on 18 July 2023 what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of that Report's findings that (a) staff did not have...
HM Prison & Probation Service conducts an extensive programme of audits and surveys to provide senior leaders with an overview of prison delivery in key areas: this, in turn, informs policy review and development across the secure estate. Findings from external scrutiny processes – in particular, inspections by HM Inspectorate of Prisons – similarly inform policy development.
All actions being taken in relation to HM Inspectorate’s recommendations following the inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood can be found in the action plan at the following link:
Urgent Notification for HMYOI Cookham Wood - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, 4–20 April 2023, published on 18 July 2023, what steps he is taking to improve outcomes in (a) education, (b) safety, (c) care, (d) purposeful activity and (e) resettlement...
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, 4–20 April 2023, published on 18 July 2023, what steps he is taking to improve outcomes in (a) education, (b) safety, (c) care, (d) purposeful activity and (e) resettlement...
HM Prison & Probation Service conducts an extensive programme of audits and surveys to provide senior leaders with an overview of prison delivery in key areas: this, in turn, informs policy review and development across the secure estate. Findings from external scrutiny processes – in particular, inspections by HM Inspectorate of Prisons – similarly inform policy development.
All actions being taken in relation to HM Inspectorate’s recommendations following the inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood can be found in the action plan at the following link:
Urgent Notification for HMYOI Cookham Wood - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when a (a) Minister from his Department and (b) member of the Ministry of Justice Board last visited Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when a (a) Minister from his Department and (b) member of the Ministry of Justice Board last visited Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution.
Ministers and senior officials continue to work and engage closely with leaders across the youth secure estate, in a variety of forums and ways, including but not limited to on-site visits.
The Minister with responsibility for prisons and probation met with members of the Youth Justice Board on seven occasions during the past 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that progress is made against HMIP inspection outcomes at HMYOI Cookham Wood.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that progress is made against HMIP inspection outcomes at HMYOI Cookham Wood.
The Ministry of Justice is currently preparing an action plan which will be published in due course in response to the HMIP inspection report on HMYOI Cookham Wood. The plan will set out steps being taken to address the issues identified including those to reduce violence and providing children with more access to education.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that there is improvement in access to sufficient hours of education at HMYOI Cookham Wood; and if...
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that there is improvement in access to sufficient hours of education at HMYOI Cookham Wood; and if...
The Ministry of Justice is currently preparing an action plan which will be published in due course in response to the HMIP inspection report on HMYOI Cookham Wood. The plan will set out steps being taken to address the issues identified including those to reduce violence and providing children with more access to education.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that an effective violence reduction strategy is implemented at HMYOI Cookham Wood; and if he will establish...
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Cookham Wood, published on 16 November 2021, what steps he is taking to help ensure that an effective violence reduction strategy is implemented at HMYOI Cookham Wood; and if he will establish...
The Ministry of Justice is currently preparing an action plan which will be published in due course in response to the HMIP inspection report on HMYOI Cookham Wood. The plan will set out steps being taken to address the issues identified including those to reduce violence and providing children with more access to education.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of the findings of the Independent Monitoring Board 's annual report on HM Young Offenders’ Institution at Cookham Wood, published in December 2017; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of the findings of the Independent Monitoring Board 's annual report on HM Young Offenders’ Institution at Cookham Wood, published in December 2017; and if he will make a statement.
We take these findings extremely seriously. We are committed to improving youth custody so that it rehabilitates young offenders.
We are investing £64 million as part of our work to reform youth custody. This includes expanding frontline staff capacity in public-sector Young Offender Institutions by 20% and introducing a new youth justice specialist role.
We are working with the NHS England to strengthen the provision of mental health care and building specialised units with a higher staff ratio for young people with the most complex needs. The first of these is now operational at Feltham YOI.
We are also developing two new Secure Schools, which will be places where children and staff feel safe, and able to engage fully with integrated care, health and education services, and with physical activity.
Cookham Wood has already taken decisive action to address staffing issues, with a targeted recruitment campaign successfully boosting numbers on the frontline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HM YOI Cookham Wood published in December 2017, what the reasons were for the instances of (a) no available beds and (b) delayed transfers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HM YOI Cookham Wood published in December 2017, what the reasons were for the instances of (a) no available beds and (b) delayed transfers.
Due to the complexity and challenge that many children and young people held in the youth justice estate present with, it is often necessary to undertake a more detailed assessment of need, so the most suitable placement can be secured. This can cause delays in the transfer process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the written answer of 3 November 2014, to Question 212297, what the reasons were for the requests by HMYOI Cookham Wood for cancellation of education hours.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the written answer of 3 November 2014, to Question 212297, what the reasons were for the requests by HMYOI Cookham Wood for cancellation of education hours.
As reported to the Education Funding Agency for June 2014 for the delivery of education and training at HMYOI Cookham Wood, cancellations by the prison were as follows:
Category under which cancellations are recorded by HM Prison Service | Total percentage of cancelled hours |
Courts | 2.63 |
Visits | 1.50 |
Sickness/Medical | 0.50 |
Regime Activities | 1.71 |
Incidents[1] | 42.60 |
Refusal | 6.63 |
Segregation | 13.92 |
Discharge/Transfer | 2.92 |
Adjudication | 4.96 |
Offender Management | 2.25 |
Operational Shortfalls | 8.59 |
Other | 11.80 |
Weekly Totals | 100.00 |
This performance is not acceptable and the Department will expect a significant reduction in cancelled hours.
[1] This category refers to acts of violence by offenders, such as assaults, fights, etc.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many hours per week of education juvenile boys in Hindley and Cookham Wood young offender institutions had in each week in June 2014.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many hours per week of education juvenile boys in Hindley and Cookham Wood young offender institutions had in each week in June 2014.
The information requested is as follows:
Young Offender’s Institution | Week 1 w/c 02/06/2014 (Hours per Learner) | Week 2 w/c 09/06/2014 (Hours per Learner) | Week 3 w/c 16/06/2014 (Hours per Learner) | Week 4 w/c 23/06/2014 (Hours per Learner) | Week 5 w/c 30/06/2014 (one day in June) (Hours per Learner) |
HMYOI Hindley | 15.22
| 14.85
| 14.07
| 14.73
| 2.42
|
HMYOI Cookham Wood | 8.29
| 8.30
| 9.87
| 11.28
| 2.93
|
The contracted number of hours per learner per (full) week is 15. The variation in the hours received results from legitimate absences, such as attending court, attending appointments and illness, and occasional provider cancellations (which we reconcile against for funding). The Education Funding Agency works closely with the providers, the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and the Youth Justice Board to resolve issues affecting the delivery of education and training.
The shortfall in hours per learner shown at HMYOI Cookham Wood is due to cancellations by the prison, rather than by the education provider.
asked Her Majesty's Government:How many women prisoners serving indeterminate sentences for public protection in Bullwood Hall and Cookham Wood prisons have had their access to the courses necessary in order to apply to the Parole Board for release postponed because the prisons in question have become prisons for men; and...
asked Her Majesty's Government:How many women prisoners serving indeterminate sentences for public protection in Bullwood Hall and Cookham Wood prisons have had their access to the courses necessary in order to apply to the Parole Board for release postponed because the prisons in question have become prisons for men; and...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether HM Prison Cookham Wood will close, prior to becoming a prison for young males; if so, to which institution the current women offenders will be moved; how far they will then be from their families; and what steps will be taken to maintain existing pre-release provisions...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether HM Prison Cookham Wood will close, prior to becoming a prison for young males; if so, to which institution the current women offenders will be moved; how far they will then be from their families; and what steps will be taken to maintain existing pre-release provisions...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any plans to change the function of HM Prison Cookham Wood from one holding female prisoners to one holding young male prisoners.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any plans to change the function of HM Prison Cookham Wood from one holding female prisoners to one holding young male prisoners.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to improve conditions at Cookham Wood Prison.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to improve conditions at Cookham Wood Prison.