HMP/YOI East Sutton Park

What we found

East Sutton Park is an open prison, holding just under 100 women. The prison was overwhelmingly safe and respectful, and the well-being of women was prioritised. However, much of the work to promote equality and diversity had stalled, and inspectors found that women needed further support to develop a fuller understanding of important values, such as respect, tolerance, and equality. 

Points to note

The prison used Release On Temporary Licence effectively, which contributed to 60% of the women released into paid employment still being in work six months later.