Learning for Young People in Youth Custody in England: Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities

1 April 2010 1 min read Youth Justice

For young people in custody, the introduction of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act 2009 has proved something of a landmark, because it determined that the mainstream education sector must take responsibility for the education and training of young offenders.

As a result, new and specific regulatory duties are imposed on all local authorities in England. This includes both "home" and "host" local authorities: the first being the authority in which the young person usually lives, and the latter the authorities that have youth custody establishments in their area.

Through the new legislation young offenders can expect high-quality education and training provision, which builds on what they have learned so far.

While the government is keen to ensure the education of young people in custody is closely aligned to mainstream education, it should specifically meet the needs of all young offenders. Plans to raise the age of compulsory educational participation also include young people in custody, and their education and training should correspond to opportunities available to them when released from prison.

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