Work by staff to ensure the 12- to 17-year-olds at the 76-bed centre were healthy, safe, made a positive contribution, supported with their welfare and given strong support with resettlement was labelled as "outstanding".
Inspectors were particularly impressed with community and work experience opportunities and the centre’s involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
The focus on peer mentoring at the G4S-run centre was also praised. This "is now an integral part of support mechanisms provided for young people when they are admitted to the centre", said inspectors.
The report added: "There is a zero-tolerance approach to bullying across the centre. Young people are effectively protected from bullying by the procedures in place and the vigilance of all staff at the centre."
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