Young offender classroom time in decline despite government drive

Neil Puffett
Friday, March 9, 2018

The average number of hours young people in custody spend in the classroom has fallen in the past two years despite government efforts to improve education provision, it has emerged.

The most dangerous young offenders and those that have attempted to escape will still be subjected to full searches. Picture: Peter Crane
The most dangerous young offenders and those that have attempted to escape will still be subjected to full searches. Picture: Peter Crane

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