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Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Published:
A monitoring inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (9 to 10 September 2025)

‘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).

Residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of the residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby (7–11 July 2025)

Children in custody 2024–25

Published:
An analysis of 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions.

HMP & YOI Eastwood Park

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Eastwood Park by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (17 June – 3 July 2025).

HMP Hewell

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

HMP Lewes

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