A report by chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick found that Parc YOI near Bridgend was a safe establishment with low levels of violence and good support for those at risk of intimidation.
Relationships between staff and young people were deemed to be “excellent”, young people were given good opportunities to spend time out of their cells and there was access to a range of learning and skills activities.
Meanwhile, work to support the resettlement of young people was judged to be “reasonably good”.
Hardwick said Parc, which holds up to 64 15- to 18-year-olds, provides a “safe and respectful” environment where learning and resettlement support can be provided.
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