Source · IMB Annual Report
Parc young person’s unit
AI-generated report summary HMP/YOI Parc Young Person’s Unit maintained its reputation as a leading YOI, lauded for its strong leadership, innovative programmes, and compassionate staff-child relationships. The unit successfully reduced violence and improved time out of cells, alongside excellent family contact. However, the report raised concerns regarding the challenged healthcare provision following a staff departure and the quality of education delivered by the new provider.
Year: 2023
Published: 10 Sep 2024
Type: Prison · Cat YOI
Key concerns
Positive findings
Safety statistics
| Indicator | This year | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Prisoner assaults | 86 | 109 |
| Use of force | 235 | — |
Positive findings
AI-generated summaryHMP/YOI Parc Young Person’s Unit has been praised as the best YOI in England and Wales, demonstrating continued innovation and a strong, caring culture among staff and leaders. The unit achieved significant reductions in assaults, use of force, and adjudications, fostering a peaceful environment. Children benefited from an enriching new programme offering diverse activities and extended time out of their rooms. The IMB also commended the excellent staff-child relationships and robust family contact, including increased social and virtual visits.
Key concerns
Healthcare became a challenged function during the period following the departure of the onsite nurse.
Since the last report a new education provider has been appointed, namely Novus Gower who, in the Board’s view, were ill prepared for the challenges, with inadequate teacher numbers. It is disappointing to note that children can report negatively of their experiences of education, with most saying they were bored, the lessons were challenging and the teachers disinterested.
Only 290 books were taken out of the Library during the reporting period.