Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Ben Goldsborough

Tuesday 5th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)]

A report from May 2022 showed that only nine of the 32 prison education institutions inspected were judged “good” or “outstanding” by Ofsted; additionally, less than 40% of prisoners took courses up to GCSE level. Does my hon. Friend agree that if we are to tackle rehabilitation, we must improve prison education across the estate?

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

My hon. Friend is right: the quality of prison education must continually improve if we are to achieve the best possible rehabilitation outcomes.