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HMP Garth

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Garth by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29 July–8 August 2024)

HMP/YOI Drake Hall

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Drake Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 July–1 August 2024)

HMP/YOI Hatfield

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Hatfield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–25 July 2024)

HMP Winchester Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification for HMP Winchester issued on 23 October 2024.

HMP Bedford

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Bedford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (16–18 September 2024)

Short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Manston and Kent Intake Units

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of the short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Manston and Kent Intake Units by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (1–12 July 2024)

HMP The Verne

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP The Verne by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–18 July 2024)

HMP Manchester Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification for HMP Manchester issued on 9 October 2024.

A decade of declining quality of education in young offender institutions: the systemic shortcomings that fail children

Published:
A joint thematic review of education in young offender institutions carried out by Ofsted and HMI Prisons.

Separation of children in young offender institutions – review of progress

Published:
Separation of children in young offender institutions – review of progress, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, October 2024