Source · IMB Annual Report
Parc young person’s unit
Year: 2023
Published: 10 Sep 2024
Type: Prison · Cat YOI
Key concerns
Positive findings
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.
Safety statistics
| Indicator | This year | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Prisoner assaults | 86 | 109 |
| Use of force | 235 | — |
Positive findings
HMP/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
Healthcare became a challenged function during the period following the departure of the onsite nurse.
Education/Purposeful Activity
The new education provider, Novus Gower, was ill prepared for the challenges, with inadequate teacher numbers. Children reported negatively of their experiences of education, stating they were bored, lessons were challenging, and teachers disinterested.
Education/Purposeful Activity
Only 290 books were taken out of the Library during the reporting period.
Report details
- Establishment
- Parc young person’s unit
- Type
- Prison · Cat YOI
- Report year
- 2023
- Published
- 10 September 2024
- Responsible body
- Parc young person’s unit
Population
| Operational capacity | 46 |
| Time out of cell | 7.0h/day |
Service providers
Education
Novus Gower
Facility Management/Security
G4S