Debates between Nicholas Dakin and Ben Goldsborough during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Ben Goldsborough
Tuesday 5th November 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Goldsborough Portrait Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)
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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?

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