An unannounced inspection of the juvenile unit at Eastwood Park YOI found the establishment was safe, with little bullying, and that child protection structures in the setting had improved since its last inspection.
Relationships between staff and young women were found to be “excellent” and inspectors were impressed by the tailored resettlement planning provided to girls preparing to leave the unit.
However, inspectors said they were disappointed to find that cells were “grubby” and that there was poor hygiene in the kitchen.
The no-notice check also found that there had been a “contraction” in the range of education and vocational training available at the unit, with training found to be “quite limited”.
The inspection report meanwhile states that two pregnant teenagers were moved from the unit to an adult prison, because of risk assessments that indicated the setting was not appropriate for them.
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