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‘Just passing time’: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons

Published:
A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, October 2025

HMP Altcourse

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Altcourse by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (7–18 July 2025)

HMP Pentonville

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Pentonville by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 June – 10 July 2025)

HMP Wakefield

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wakefield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 June – 10 July 2025).

HMP Hewell

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Hewell by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (2–12 June 2025).

HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wormwood Scrubs by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 9-19 June 2025.

HMP Lewes

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Lewes by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–19 June 2025).

HMP Kirkham

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Kirkham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 28–30 July 2025.

HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12-22 May 2025).

HMP/YOI Lincoln

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Lincoln by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (28 April – 15 May 2025).