Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 16
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It is essential that children have access to appropriate Employment, Training and Education services when...
Conclusion
It is essential that children have access to appropriate Employment, Training and Education services when they leave custody, not least to reduce the risk and the rate of reoffending. The Ministry of Justice, Youth Custody Service and Youth Justice Board should continue to work together to ensure that all children and young people have adequate access to education and purposeful activity while in custody and that meaningful opportunities continue through into the community.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We welcome the committee’s recommendation and will continue our multi-agency working with the YCS and the Youth Justice Board (YJB). We remain committed to improving educational outcomes and access to purposeful activity for all children in custody. We are also working towards commissioning a new educational service for under-18 YOIs in England designed to improve learning outcomes for children. The service will focus on supporting the integration of custody, education and health services with our partners providing a better understanding of education outcomes for children in custody.