The idea is being considered as part of a review of the youth secure estate announced in November by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling, which is looking at how to give the system a “stronger educational heart”.
YJB chief executive John Drew told CYP Now that the concept of secure schools is one of a number of ideas under consideration.
“The Justice Secretary is very keen to open the question up and look at quite radical alternatives to the current arrangements,” Drew said.
“YJB and Ministry of Justice officials are carrying out meetings with academies and other people from the free school movement as well as existing pupil referral units.”
Drew insisted that discussions are still at an early stage, but said government is keen to begin to improve young offender education within the next two years and that “more detailed” conversations will begin by spring.
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