The inquiry will examine to what degree prisoners can access suitable education that meets their needs, how effective current arrangements are in ensuring prisoners continue in training and employment after their release and the impact of this on reoffending rates, the committee said.
It will also look at the education opportunities for those serving longer sentences.
The committee will consider what needs to happen to ensure prison education delivers the skills needed by employers and the economy, and how apprenticeships can work in a custodial setting.
It is also interested in how school exclusion policy impacts youth custody and how alternative provision settings support young people who experience challenges in education and learning.
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