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Thursday, 4 August 2016
Report on an unannounced inspection of
HMYOI Wetherby and
Keppel unit
by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
22 February – 4 March 2016
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Council and in partnership with the following bodies:
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction 5
Fact page 7
About this inspection and report 9
Summary 11
Section 1. Safety 19
Section 2. Respect 33
Section 3. Purposeful activity 47
Section 4. Resettlement 55
Section 5. Recommendations and housekeeping points 63
Section 6. Appendices 71
Appendix I: Inspection team 71
Appendix II: Progress on recommendations from the last report,
Wetherby 73
Appendix III: Progress on recommendations from the last report,
Keppel unit 81
Appendix IV: Establishment population profile 87
Appendix V: Summary of children and young people questionnaires and
interviews, Wetherby 91
Appendix VI: Summary of children and young people questionnaires and
interviews, Keppel unit 107
Contents
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Glossary of terms
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please see the glossary in our ‘Guide for writing inspection reports’ on our website at:
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Introduction
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Introduction
HMYOI Wetherby held 272 boys at the time of this inspection, and with a certified normal
accommodation of 336 was therefore not overcrowded. The inspection also included the Keppel
unit, located within the overall perimeter of the YOI, but physically separated from it. The Keppel
unit, opened in 2008, is intended to provide an appropriately safe and supportive environment for
some of the most challenging and vulnerable young people in the country. It is a national facility, and
is the only unit of its kind in the secure estate. Previous inspections have reported very positively on
the Keppel unit, and indeed the last inspection noted that it ‘now provided a model of how a
specialist unit should be run’.
There is much that is positive about both Wetherby and Keppel, but there are also some serious
concerns about the deterioration in outcomes for the boys in some key areas. I would encourage
readers to look at the detail of this report, as not to do so would run the risk of failing to appreciate
the many examples of very good and positive things that some extremely committed staff are
delivering for the benefit of those in their care.
However, there is no escaping the fact that outcomes for the boys have declined dramatically in the
area of ‘purposeful activity’, and the lack of proper recording practices makes it impossible for us to
be assured that there are not serious failing in other areas.
For instance, when looking at the subject of ‘safety’, inspectors found that although the available
information showed that force had been used on 437 occasions during the six months prior to the
inspection, slightly less than at comparable establishments, records were far from complete. Nearly
300 documents were missing at the time of the report, making it impossible to determine with
accuracy the level and extent of the use of force. This becomes even more concerning when one
considers that planned interventions were rarely filmed, body-worn cameras underused and the
review processes after the use of force were patchy. We were also concerned to find that pain
inducing techniques and strip search while under restraint had been used. Perhaps it is no
coincidence that at the previous inspection in January 2015 we made 21 recommendations in the
area of ‘safety’, but found that only one had been fully achieved.
If poor operational practice, as seen during this inspection is to be put into a meaningful context and
not simply ascribed to day to day failings, it is important to understand how and why it has been
allowed to take root. At Wetherby there have clearly been difficulties in the relationship between
the establishment and the Youth Justice Board. This was played out in disagreements as to how the
new core day could or should be implemented. The new standardised core day was designed by
NOMS, based on a number of building blocks proposed by the YJB, and signed off by the YOI Reform
Project. Despite this there were clearly serious issues between the YJB and management at
Wetherby about whether it was fit for purpose, and the governor had implemented an alternative
core day that did not meet the needs of the young people. The result has been that the regime had
been applied inconsistently and unpredictably, leading to many boys having insufficient time out of
their cells, not being able to attend education or other activities, not always being able to have 30
minutes exercise each day, and having to eat their breakfasts locked in their cells.
The impact this was having on the boys’ ability to access the undoubtedly good education on offer at
Wetherby and in the Keppel unit, was all too easy to see, and sits behind the declines in our
assessment of purposeful activity in this report. For instance, in the Keppel unit we found that 31% of
boys were locked in their cells during key work periods, when at the last inspection it had been 0%.
Getting the boys to education was not sufficiently prioritised, and exercise was limited to 30 minutes
each day, weather permitting. The simple fact has to be faced, that despite the best efforts of
dedicated teachers, with the quality of teaching, training, learning and assessment judged by Ofsted
inspectors to be ‘good’, the overall effectiveness of learning and skills and work was graded by those
Introduction
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same inspectors as ‘inadequate’, because the overall provision was poorly managed. With overall
attendance at classes sitting at around 66%, this outcome was sadly inevitable.
I have to return to the subject of the relationship between Wetherby management and the Youth
Justice Board. There were clearly serious issues between them about whether the new core day was
fit for purpose at Wetherby. At the time of the inspection the relationship was clearly fractured,
although I was told that efforts were being made to move things forward so that a core day more
specifically tailored to Wetherby’s need could be agreed. In meetings with both the governor and her
team, I was left in no doubt as to the sense of frustration they felt at the situation. I make no
comment on whether one party or the other is to blame for what has happened. However, there is
clearly a shared responsibility to improve the relationship and ensure that the children in custody at
Wetherby and in the Keppel unit are not the ones left to suffer as a result of disagreements over
policy and operational practice.
As it stood at the time of our inspection, there was a clear linkage between the failure to deliver the
new core day, the lack of priority afforded to education and training, and the consequent declines in
outcomes for the young people. In particular, it is sad to see that the Keppel unit, once famed for its
groundbreaking approach to supporting the most challenging boys held in the custodial estate, was at
the time of the inspection failing to deliver the educational outcomes that had previously been its
hallmark.
Peter Clarke CVO OBE QPM May 2016
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
Fact page
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Fact page
Task of the establishment
To hold in custody boys between the ages of 15 to 18 committed by the courts
Establishment status (public or private, with name of contractor if private)
Public
Region/Department
Yorkshire and Humberside
Number held
272
Certified normal accommodation
336 (including 48 on Keppel unit)
Operational capacity
422 (including 48 on Keppel unit)
Date of last full inspection
Wetherby: 12–23 January 2015
Keppel unit: 9–19 March 2015
Brief history
A former naval base, Wetherby became a borstal in 1958, and has since changed its role from an
open youth custody centre to a closed youth custody centre and is now a dedicated centre for males
under 18.
Short description of residential units
Anson – care and separation unit
Benbow – long-term determinate and life-sentenced young people
Frobisher – first night facility and standard accommodation
Collingwood – standard accommodation
Drake – standard accommodation
Exmouth – standard accommodation
Keppel – specialist complex issues unit
Name of governor/director
Marcella Goligher
Escort contractor
GeoAmey
Health service commissioner and providers
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Learning and skills providers
Novus (The Manchester College)
Independent Monitoring Board chair
Mary Augustine
Fact page
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About this inspection and report
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About this inspection and report
A1 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons is an independent, statutory organisation which
reports on the treatment and conditions of those detained in prisons, young offender
institutions, immigration detention facilities and police custody.
A2 All inspections carried out by HM Inspectorate of Prisons contribute to the UK’s response
to its international obligations under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against
Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT).
OPCAT requires that all places of detention are visited regularly by independent bodies –
known as the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) – which monitor the treatment of and
conditions for detainees. HM Inspectorate of Prisons is one of several bodies making up the
NPM in the UK.
A3 All Inspectorate of Prisons reports include a summary of an establishment’s performance
against the model of a healthy prison. The four tests of a healthy prison are:
Safety children and young people, particularly the most vulnerable, are held
safely
Respect children and young people are treated with respect for their human
dignity
Purposeful activity children and young people are able, and expected, to engage in
activity that is likely to benefit them
Resettlement children and young people are prepared for their release into the
community and helped to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
A4 Under each test, we make an assessment of outcomes for children and young people and
therefore of the establishment's overall performance against the test. In some cases, this
performance will be affected by matters outside the establishment's direct control, which
need to be addressed nationally.
- outcomes for children and young people are good against this healthy
prison test.
There is no evidence that outcomes for children and young people are being adversely
affected in any significant areas.
- outcomes for children and young people are reasonably good against this
healthy prison test.
There is evidence of adverse outcomes for children and young people in only a small
number of areas. For the majority, there are no significant concerns. Procedures to
safeguard outcomes are in place.
- outcomes for children and young people are not sufficiently good against this
healthy prison test.
There is evidence that outcomes for children and young people are being adversely
affected in many areas or particularly in those areas of greatest importance to their
well-being. Problems/concerns, if left unattended, are likely to become areas of serious
concern.
- outcomes for children and young people are poor against this healthy
prison test.
About this inspection and report
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There is evidence that the outcomes for children and young people are seriously
affected by current practice. There is a failure to ensure even adequate treatment of
and/or conditions for children and young people. Immediate remedial action is required.
A5 Our assessments might result in one of the following:
- recommendations: will require significant change and/or new or redirected resources,
so are not immediately achievable, and will be reviewed for implementation at future
inspections
- examples of good practice: impressive practice that not only meets or exceeds our
expectations, but could be followed by other similar establishments to achieve positive
outcomes for children and young people.
A6 Five key sources of evidence are used by inspectors: observation; children and young people
surveys; discussions with children and young people; discussions with staff and relevant third
parties; and documentation. During inspections we use a mixed-method approach to data
gathering and analysis, applying both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Evidence
from different sources is triangulated to strengthen the validity of our assessments.
A7 Since April 2013, all our inspections have been unannounced, other than in exceptional
circumstances. This replaces the previous system of announced and unannounced full main
inspections with full or short follow-ups to review progress. All our inspections now follow
up recommendations from the last full inspection.
A8 All inspections of prisons are conducted jointly with Ofsted or Estyn (Wales), the Care
Quality Commission, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and HM Inspectorate of
Probation. This joint work ensures expert knowledge is deployed in inspections and avoids
multiple inspection visits.
This report
A9 This explanation of our approach is followed by a summary of our inspection findings against
the four healthy prison tests. There then follow four sections each containing a detailed
account of our findings against our Expectations. Criteria for assessing the treatment of children
and young people and conditions in prisons. The reference numbers at the end of some
recommendations indicate that they are repeated, and provide the paragraph location of the
previous recommendation in the last report. Section 5 collates all recommendations,
housekeeping points and examples of good practice arising from the inspection. Appendix II
lists the recommendations from the previous inspection, and our assessment of whether
they have been achieved.
A10 Details of the inspection team and the establishment population profile can be found in
Appendices I and IV respectively.
A11 Findings from the survey of children and young people and a detailed description of the
survey methodology can be found in Appendix V of this report. Please note that we only
refer to comparisons with other comparable establishments or previous inspections when
these are statistically significant .1
1 The significance level is set at 0.01, which means that there is only a 1% chance that the difference in results is due to
chance.
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Summary
Safety
S1 Some boys arrived unacceptably late at Wetherby. Reception staff were welcoming. Safeguarding
and child protection arrangements were sound. Support for boys on ACCTs2 was particularly good on
Keppel unit, although the quality of documentation varied across the site. Levels of violence were
high, particularly at Wetherby, and there was a predominantly punitive approach to addressing this
which was not wholly effective. The volume of unprocessed intelligence reports and written off
adjudications meant that some bad behaviour was not addressed. The use of mediation had been
effective. Too many boys were on very restricted regimes, and not all boys who isolated themselves
had been identified and supported. Governance of the use of force was weak. The segregation
environment had improved but the regime remained poor. There had been significant improvements
in the management of substance misuse. Outcomes for children and young people at
Wetherby were not sufficiently good against this healthy prison test. Outcomes for
children and young people at Keppel unit were reasonably good against this healthy
prison test.
S2 At the last inspection in January 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Wetherby were not sufficiently good against this healthy prison test. We made 21 recommendations
about safety. At this follow-up inspection we found that one of the recommendations had been
achieved, five had been partially achieved and 15 had not been achieved.
S3 At the last inspection in March 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Keppel unit were good against this healthy prison test. We made 12 recommendations about safety.
At this follow-up inspection we found that three of the recommendations had been achieved, two
had been partially achieved and seven had not been achieved.
S4 Some boys continued to arrive too late in the evening. Reception staff were welcoming and
put boys at their ease. First night interviews took place in private. Action points from the
assessments remained too generic.
S5 Some boys spent too long locked up during their first days and the delivery of the induction
programme was inconsistent.
S6 Safeguarding and child protection arrangements remained sound. The weekly
multidisciplinary meeting was operational and reviewed the most serious cases. The monthly
and quarterly meetings were more strategic but there was not enough analysis of patterns
and trends.
S7 Relationships with the local authority were good and authorities provided independent
scrutiny of referred cases.
S8 The level of self-harm was similar to the previous inspection at Wetherby but levels at
Keppel remained high. ACCT monitoring and support were good on Keppel, and adequate
on the other wings. The quality of documentation varied and some reviews were excellent.
There was still no care suite and, although care for those on constant watch was good, their
living conditions were depressingly sterile.
2 Assessment, care in custody and teamwork case management of children at risk of suicide or self-harm.
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S9 Levels of violence on both boys and staff had risen at Wetherby and were high. In our
survey, a third of boys said that they had been victimised by a member of staff compared
with less than a fifth at the last inspection, and 11% said staff had threatened or intimidated
them, compared with 3% at the last inspection. This applied across both sites.
S10 Despite the introduction of a new violence reduction and behavioural management strategy
called PACT (positive attitudes created together), there was still not enough focus on the
promotion of positive behaviour. The strategy was designed to be flexible and focused on
the individual. It aimed to provide a more integrated solution to the problem of violence and
poor behaviour by bringing together the incentives and earned privileges scheme and antibullying
procedures. However, the application of PACT laid too much emphasis on sanctions
and almost all boys remained on the lowest level of the rewards scheme for at least 28 days.
S11 The delivery of PACT was inconsistent. We estimated that almost one in five boys were
subject to some form of restricted measures which were not coordinated or supported by
the necessary checks and balances. Although boys we spoke to said they understood how
the PACT scheme worked, the survey indicated that less than half thought the rewards and
sanctions scheme had encouraged them to improve their behaviour. Mediation on Keppel
was delivered by trained staff and was properly recorded. There had also been some
effective mediation work on Benbow unit.
S12 Procedures to support boys who were self-isolating were designed to engage them in activity
and reintegrate them into the regime. However, we were not confident that all boys who fell
into this category had been formally identified. Victims of bullying were monitored through
the weekly safeguarding meeting but some staff were unaware of actions generated to
support boys on their units. In our survey, significantly fewer boys than previously at Keppel
said they had confidence in reporting victimisation to staff. This was reinforced in our
interviews.
S13 Security procedures remained proportionate and the security team had good links with
other departments. However, during the previous six months, a significant backlog of
unprocessed intelligence reports (IRs) had built up. Recent additions to the security team
had reduced this but about 300 IRs remained unprocessed.
S14 Most boys at Wetherby and Keppel said they had had an adjudication or minor report.
There had been 1,322 adjudications during the previous six months and the system was
struggling to deal with the volume; over a third of these, including many for serious violence,
had been dismissed or were remanded and unlikely to be heard. We had significant concerns
about actions which could be perceived as collective punishments, including regime
shutdowns.
S15 Overall, force was used less than at comparable establishments. Governance of use of force
was still undermined by the frequent redeployment of the MMPR (minimising and managing
physical restraint) coordinators and vast amounts of incomplete or missing documentation.
Planned interventions were not routinely filmed or reviewed and body-worn video cameras
were frequently not switched on. Only half the staff had undergone MMPR refresher training
in the previous six months. Pain-inducing techniques were used and boys continued to be
strip-searched under restraint, both of which were unacceptable. The incidents that we
reviewed showed evidence of de-escalation and records indicated that post-incident debriefs
were carried out with all boys. We were not confident that health care staff attended all
incidents.
S16 Use of segregation was similar to the previous inspection and lower than at comparable
establishments, particularly at Keppel where segregation was rare. Anson unit provided a
large association area, gym and intervention rooms. However, these facilities were not
Summary
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regularly used and the regime for most boys was poor. This was a particular concern for the
small number of boys who spent long periods in the unit. Boys living on the unit had little to
occupy them in their cells and radios only arrived during our inspection. Relationships were
good and all boys spoke positively about staff on the unit. Segregation review action plans
were limited.
S17 Access to the young people’s drug and alcohol support service (YPDASS) and the
interventions offered had markedly improved since the previous inspection, including the
introduction of high quality group work. Although levels of need for clinical treatments were
very low, the clinical and psychosocial services were producing better outcomes for boys.
Mandatory drug testing had been reinstated and the random rate for the previous six
months was 4%, mostly for cannabis. Supply reduction initiatives were effective and drug
availability (including NPS)3 was low.
Respect
S18 Most communal areas and cells were clean and well maintained but some areas were untidy and
dirty. Graffiti was widespread. Keppel still provided a better living environment. Our survey and some
interviews indicated a decline in the quality of relationships between staff and boys on the main site.
Boys spoke of good relationships with some staff and we observed many positive and supportive
interactions. However, we were concerned about low expectations of boys by some staff.
Consultation was adequate but the use of peer mentors was underdeveloped. Equality and diversity
work was not given priority. Faith provision was very good. Health services were also good.
Outcomes for children and young people at Wetherby and Keppel unit were
reasonably good against this healthy prison test.
S19 At the last inspection in January 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Wetherby were reasonably good against this healthy prison test. We made 25 recommendations
about respect. At this follow-up inspection we found that eight of the recommendations had been
achieved, five had been partially achieved, 11 had not been achieved and one was no longer
relevant.
S20 At the last inspection in March 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Keppel unit were good against this healthy prison test. We made 16 recommendations about
respect. At this follow-up inspection we found that five of the recommendations had been achieved,
one had been partially achieved and 10 had not been achieved.
S21 Graffiti had spread across the site and cleanliness was poor in some areas. Accommodation
on Keppel was generally better equipped than on the main site. Communal areas were in
reasonable repair, but some toilets remained poorly screened. Some boys took great pride
in keeping their cells clean and tidy but access to cleaning materials varied. Staff failed to
respond to cell call bells when we tested them.
3
New drugs that are developed or chosen to mimic the effects of illegal drugs such as cannabis, heroin or amphetamines
and may have unpredictable and life threatening effects.
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S22 We observed many positive and supportive interactions between staff and boys on both
sites. This contrasted with our survey findings which indicated significantly worse
perceptions than at the previous inspection about staff on the Wetherby site.
S23 The personal officer scheme was not working effectively and case note entries did not
demonstrate interaction to encourage progress. Entries from specialist staff were good.
There was some consultation with boys and an effective young people’s council had been
established. However, peer mentoring was underdeveloped. The core day did not provide
enough periods of unlock to build relationships and enable boys to earn trust. Interviews
with boys and staff presented a varied picture ranging from low expectations of boys to
examples of real care and support.
S24 The diversity and equality policy was out of date and analysis of data at the quarterly strategy
meeting was limited. Investigations of discrimination incident report forms were thorough
and actions taken were reasonable. In our survey, boys from a black and minority ethnic and
Muslim background responded more negatively in some important areas. This had not been
identified by the establishment. Support for boys with protected characteristics was limited
in some areas.
S25 The chaplaincy remained well integrated and there was good delivery of services to all faiths.
The range of courses, support sessions and links to voluntary services was good.
S26 Responses to complaints were polite and focused. Analysis had been undertaken by the
safeguarding team and appropriate actions taken. However, boys expressed little confidence
in the system and some did not complain as a result.
S27 Caseworkers explained their sentences to boys and gave them written information about
their legal status. Barnardo’s advocates provided good support with legal issues and access to
legal visits was good.
S28 Governance of health services was effective and we observed positive engagement between
health professionals and the boys. The environment was reasonable but the waiting area was
bleak and cold, and the inpatient unit was unsuitable. Identification and referral for immediate
and ongoing health needs were good, and included monitoring for withdrawal from alcohol
and drugs. The range of and access to primary care services were good and long-term
conditions were well managed. Doors were left open during clinical consultations which
compromised patient confidentiality.
S29 Regime restrictions prevented boys from attending some health care appointments.
Medicines management was sound. Primary mental health provision and the specialist child
and adolescent mental health services support were good but there were regular delays in
transfers to secure hospitals and too few prison staff had received mental health awareness
training.
S30 In our survey, fewer boys then the previous inspection thought the food was good. We
found the food to be of reasonable quality and portions were adequate. There were
insufficient opportunities for boys to dine in association. A generous free of charge grocery
pack and PIN credit were given to new arrivals. However, boys could then wait up to 10
days to place an order. Purchases from catalogues were limited but appropriate and the
establishment did not levy an administration charge.
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Purposeful activity
S31 The core day did not meet the needs of the population and too many boys were locked up for long
periods. The leadership and management of learning and skills were inadequate and education was
not sufficiently prioritised. The quality of education provision was good. Outcomes were excellent for
the minority of boys who were able to complete their learning. Progress was limited for many
because lessons were cancelled. Personal development and behaviour in classes were good. Gym
facilities were appropriate but there were gaps in attendance and no access to qualifications. Library
facilities were good but access was limited for boys who did not attend education. Outcomes for
children and young people at Wetherby and Keppel unit were poor against this
healthy prison test.
S32 At the last inspection in January 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Wetherby were reasonably good against this healthy prison test. We made 15 recommendations
about purposeful activity. At this follow-up inspection we found that five of the recommendations had
been achieved and 10 had not been achieved.
S33 At the last inspection in March 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Keppel unit were good against this healthy prison test. We made six recommendations about
purposeful activity. At this follow-up inspection we found that all the recommendations had been
achieved.
S34 The core day was not designed to meet the needs of the population. Time out of cell was
inconsistent and unpredictable, and there were frequent cancellations and regime
restrictions. Exercise was limited to 30 minutes each day, weather permitting. Twenty-seven
per cent of boys were locked up during our roll checks on the main site and over 30% of
boys were locked up on Keppel, considerably more than at our previous inspection.
S35 The leadership and management of learning and skills were inadequate. The interim core day
did not meet the contractual requirement for 30 hours of education a week and education
was not prioritised in the programme of regime shutdowns. Managers had introduced a
useful strategy to re-engage boys with the most significant barriers to learning, but they did
not ensure that all boys regularly attended education. The collection, analysis and use of data
to monitor the provision and to plan improvements were inadequate.
S36 There was well-planned, effective support for learners with additional needs and a clear
emphasis on returning learners to mainstream education. Support was good for the more
able learners engaged in advanced learning but learning support provision in classes was
underdeveloped. Tutors’ planning and recording of individual learning were good. Work was
generally satisfactory and good in art and music technology.
S37 Boys on the Army cadet programme and in Admiral’s coffee shop developed useful work and
interpersonal skills, and said that they had improved their self-discipline as a result of this
work. Classroom behaviour was generally appropriate and most learners were attentive and
contributed positively to lessons. However, in a minority of lessons, some boys were not
engaged and disrupted the learning of others. Boys valued the useful careers advice and
guidance provided by the engagement and resettlement team.
S38 Success rates for boys who had completed their courses were very high, but too many left
learning early. Cancelled education sessions inhibited the progress of many learners. Black
and minority ethnic boys and those with learning difficulties and disabilities were less likely to
succeed than other groups.
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S39 The sports hall was well equipped and the separate provision on Keppel unit was good. Gym
sessions were regularly cancelled and, although gym staff were enthusiastic and committed,
there was no access to any accredited qualifications.
S40 The library had been relocated and offered a good range of materials which supported
education well. The number of items issued had increased significantly but managers did not
analyse data to identify which groups used the service. There were no reading initiatives such
as Storybook Dads.4
Resettlement
S41 The resettlement strategy was comprehensive. There were significant shortfalls in the quality of
training plans and casework needed further development. The introduction of formal supervision by
a senior social worker was excellent and demonstrated a commitment to improve. The level of
engagement and focus of work were generally higher on Keppel unit but the weekly sequencing
meetings on the main site were more focused and increased the confidence of caseworkers. Public
protection arrangements were sound but MAPPA (multi-agency public protection arrangements)
needed improvement. The high number of looked-after children were supported well. Reintegration
planning was good and work in most pathways was adequate. The absence of a coordinated
approach to working with boys with sexual offences was concerning. Outcomes for children and
young people at Wetherby and Keppel unit were reasonably good against this healthy
prison test.
S42 At the last inspection in January 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Wetherby were good against this healthy prison test. We made seven recommendations about
resettlement. At this follow-up inspection we found that one of the recommendations had been
achieved, one had been partially achieved and five had not been achieved.
S43 At the last inspection in March 2015, we found that outcomes for children and young people in
Keppel unit were good against this healthy prison test. We made eight recommendations about
resettlement. At this follow-up inspection we found that two of the recommendations had been
achieved, one had been partially achieved and five had not been achieved.
S44 Strategic management of resettlement was reasonable and covered the key areas of case
management and reintegration planning.
S45 Remand and training planning meetings were well managed and well attended, although there
was considerable variation in the range and quality of work that we examined. Most sentence
plans were too generic and did not focus enough on addressing risk, which was a
fundamental shortfall. Boys presenting the highest risk of harm were not routinely identified
and prioritised for interventions and in many cases there was not enough analysis of patterns
of behaviour and offending. The level of engagement and focus of work was higher on Keppel
unit. The supervision of caseworkers by a senior social worker was an excellent
development. The introduction of weekly sequencing meetings was another positive initiative
which was beginning to improve the focus of work and confidence of caseworkers. Release
on temporary licence (ROTL), mostly for family support, was well managed and numbers had
increased in the last 12 months.
4 Boys are able to record stories for their children.
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S46 Monitoring of boys subject to restrictions because of offences against children or relating to
harassment was good. MAPPA arrangements were variable and were not routinely reviewed
or managed by the interdepartmental risk management board.
S47 About half the population were looked-after children and they were identified quickly on
admission. Screening was more thorough than previously and helped staff to secure
resources from the local authority to support boys. Prison staff continued to prioritise
working with ‘children in need’ and to target resources at the most vulnerable groups, which
was a commendable approach.
S48 The establishment continued to provide adequate practical support on release and staff made
sure that boys were always met by a responsible adult to take them home. The mentoring
scheme provided valuable additional support for boys who needed it immediately after
discharge.
S49 Difficulties with housing were identified early and triggered a more planned approach than
previously. There was clear evidence that prison social workers advocated strongly for
children to obtain decent accommodation on release. However, we were concerned that
two boys had been released in the previous year with no address.
S50 The engagement and resettlement team provided useful careers advice, and the virtual
campus5 was used to create CVs and make job applications.
S51 At the time of the inspection all boys were routinely seen in reception by a member of the
primary mental health team, which included giving any medication for release, and efforts
were made to link them with community GPs. The mental health team had effective links
with community mental health teams and specialist services to support boys with continuing
mental health needs.
S52 Effective links with local youth offending teams and a developing YPDASS family service
contributed to good resettlement outcomes for boys with continuing drug and alcohol
needs.
S53 Finance, benefit and debt services were relatively weak and lacked coordination. The prerelease
course covered money management but there was little planned support for boys
who had problems with debt. Boys did not routinely receive advice on how to set up bank
accounts.
S54 Only 19% of boys at Keppel and 32% at Wetherby said they had weekly visits from family or
friends. The visitors’ centre and visits hall were basic but visitors we spoke to were positive
about their experience. The innovative Family Talk service and the increased use of ROTL
for family contact were encouraging, but it was disappointing that family days were not held
regularly.
S55 Delivery of a suitably wide range of group work and programmes was complemented by
individual assessment and therapeutic work carried out by prison social workers and
psychologists. Work on harmful sexual behaviour was delivered by the community Focus
team but links between the new provider and the establishment were not well enough
developed to ensure that the intervention was effective.
5 Internet access for prisoners to community education, training and employment opportunities.
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Main concerns and recommendations
S56 Concern: Oversight of use of force was weak; the MMPR coordinators were frequently
redeployed, there were large amounts of missing paperwork, mandatory training did not
take place, body-worn cameras were underused and not all incidents were reviewed by the
weekly use of force meeting
Recommendation: MMPR coordinators should not be redeployed to other duties
and all staff should be properly trained. All incidents where force is used should
be recorded, including by audio and body-worn cameras. Staff should complete
accurate and detailed use of force reports within 24 hours of an incident, which
should describe all holds applied, including use of pain. MMPR coordinators
should review reports and recordings and address any concerns with the staff
involved. All incidents should be reviewed by a senior manager within seven days.
S57 Concern: The core day was not designed to meet the needs of boys and there had been
several restrictive changes leading up to the inspection, with extended periods where boys
were locked up. The amount of time out of cell was not consistent between wings, and staff
and boys told us that it was unpredictable from day to day.
Recommendation: Boys on the standard regime level should be out of their cells
for 10 hours each day, in accordance with a core day timetable driven by their
needs.
S58 Concern: The interim core day did not meet the contractual requirement for 30 hours of
education a week and education was not prioritised in the programme of regime shutdowns.
Managers did not ensure that all boys regularly attended education and cancelled education
sessions inhibited the progress of many learners. Gym sessions were regularly cancelled.
Recommendation: Education managers should provide a full-time curriculum of
education and training activities that meet the needs of children. Prison and
education managers should ensure that boys of compulsory school age attend a
range of appropriate education and training. Regime constraints should not
result in interrupted learning.
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Section 1. Safety
Courts, escorts and transfers
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people transferring to and from the establishment are treated
safely, decently and efficiently.
1.1 Some boys continued to arrive too late in the evening. Records showed that in January 2016
63 boys had arrived at 7pm or later, the latest at 9.45pm. Work was continuing with
community agencies to determine and address the reasons for the late arrivals. More use
was being made of video-link for some court appearances.
1.2 In our survey, about three-quarters of boys said they felt safe during escort. Cellular vehicles
that we inspected were dirty and marked with graffiti. First aid equipment, toilet bags and
drinking water were carried on vehicles, but escort staff said that food was only provided for
inter-prison transfers and not for journeys from court. Over a third of boys at Wetherby
main site, and a smaller proportion at Keppel unit, said that they had travelled with adults,
which remained inappropriate. Person escort records were completed to a reasonable
standard.
1.3 Appropriate arrangements were in place for the movement of boys with restricted status.
Recommendation
1.4 Procedures should be expedited to limit the time boys spend in court cells and
ensure a timely arrival at the prison. Boys should not travel with adults.
Early days in custody
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are treated with respect and feel safe on their arrival into
prison and for the first few days in custody. Children and young people’s individual needs
are identified and addressed, and they feel supported on their first night. During a young
person’s induction, he/she is made aware of the establishment routines, how to access
available services and how to cope with being in custody.
1.5 Reception processes continued to be well managed and the staff were appropriately
welcoming. Boys were offered a hot meal and a drink and given the opportunity to ask
questions. However, the reception area was cold and toilets were dirty. Boys no longer
worked as orderlies in reception and no cleaning arrangements had been put in place.
Holding rooms were stark, with broken televisions and, apart from an information booklet,
nothing to keep boys occupied.
1.6 Boys were not routinely strip-searched unless they were subject to restricted status. All
other new arrivals had a rub-down search and a BOSS chair (body orifice security scanner)
was used. In our survey, 52% of boys from Keppel unit said they had been treated well in
reception compared with 88% at the previous inspection.
1.7 Access to showers in reception varied and often depended on when boys arrived and how
busy reception was. In our survey, 22% of boys from the main site said they were offered a
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shower on arrival against the comparator of 56%. Boys had an interview with a nurse in
reception and were able to make a telephone call to an adult once a member of staff had
checked that the recipient was willing to take the call. New arrivals received a useful pack of
basic grocery items and phone credit free of charge.
1.8 Boys who were to be accommodated on the main site had a first night interview in
reception, while boys destined for Benbow or Keppel units had their interviews on the units.
The interviews were based on the risk assessment and management (RAM) documentation.
Staff made appropriate use of available information before the boy arrived to open the
paperwork and start to identify possible vulnerability or risk. If information was missing, the
boy was placed on enhanced supervision until the records were received and an assessment
could be completed. Follow-up actions identified in the RAM plan were often too generic.
1.9 Most new arrivals for the main site went to Frobisher, the first night and induction unit, and
stayed there for about a week. Accommodation was adequate but at the start of the
inspection we found graffiti in cells and no kettles in cells prepared for new arrivals. There
was also a shortage of curtains. In-cell toilets did not have seats or lids (see paragraph 2.2).
1.10 It was unacceptable that the first night unit also accommodated boys who were reintegrating
from the care and separation unit and others who were disruptive. Boys who took part in
the Army cadet programme were also located on F wing but new arrivals had limited
opportunities to mix with them and there were no peer mentors. Similar first night and
induction procedures were used on Benbow and Keppel units.
1.11 Induction lasted a week and included literacy and numeracy testing, meetings with specialist
staff and a presentation of life at Wetherby. Staff from the three areas that housed new
arrivals told us that daily induction sessions did not always happen because staff had not been
allocated. Some newly arrived boys were locked in their cells for long periods as a result.
This was reflected in our survey, with 16% of boys on the main site and 27% of boys on
Keppel reporting that they had not been on an induction course.
Recommendations
1.12 The reception area should be cleaned regularly and maintenance issues resolved.
1.13 The first night centre should not be used to accommodate boys reintegrating
from the care and separation unit and others who are disruptive.
1.14 All new arrivals should be given the opportunity to speak to a peer mentor
before they are locked up for the night. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 1.13)
1.15 First night risk management plans should be relevant to the boy’s needs and
identified risks, and managers should monitor quality through robust quality
assurance. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 1.14)
1.16 All new arrivals should receive a good quality induction to the prison. (Repeated
recommendation Wetherby 1.15)
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Care and protection of children and young people
Safeguarding
Expected outcomes:
The establishment promotes the welfare of children and young people, particularly
those most at risk, and protects them from all kinds of harm and neglect.
1.17 The safeguarding committee structure continued to be a useful vehicle for sharing
information effectively. The daily briefings on Keppel unit helped to ensure that all staff on
the unit had access to appropriate safeguarding information, such as details of new
admissions or changes relating to boys on an ACCT6.
1.18 The weekly operational safeguarding meeting for the whole site enabled staff from different
departments to review the most concerning cases. However, attendance at the meeting was
inconsistent.
1.19 A large amount of statistical information was produced for the more strategic monthly and
quarterly safeguarding meetings, which were chaired by the head of safeguarding. We found
some examples of relevant actions emerging from these meetings, such as increased
supervision following identification of an incident hotspot and the introduction of routine
notification to the local authority when a boy became subject to ACCT procedures.
However, most of the discussions tended to be descriptive and not enough emphasis was
placed on analysing and addressing patterns and trends.
1.20 Some of the care plan meetings for vulnerable boys were not multidisciplinary enough,
although some improvements were noticeable. Social workers were allocated responsibility
for designated areas of the prison, including Keppel unit, and this had had a positive influence
on the standard of casework. Caseworkers were now able to receive supervision, a further
step in professionalising this area of work. The recent introduction of the sequencing
meeting (see paragraph 1.95), which involved all specialist departments working with
children, also helped to raise the standard of multidisciplinary work in care planning.
Recommendations
1.21 Staff from all relevant areas should attend the weekly safeguarding meetings.
1.22 More emphasis should be placed at strategic safeguarding meetings on analysing
patterns and trends and taking appropriate action to address issues that arise.
Child protection
Expected outcomes:
The establishment protects children and young people from maltreatment by adults or
other children and young people.
1.23 Child protection arrangements remained sound.
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1.24 There was an up-to-date, comprehensive policy which formed the basis for well established
and close links between the prison and the local authority. Working relationships were
described by both as ‘transparent and open’. The local authority designated officer (LADO)
continued to attend safeguarding meetings in the prison regularly and the safeguarding
manager attended a specialist sub-group of the local safeguarding children board, which dealt
with juvenile justice matters.
1.25 There had been 33 child protection referrals over the last quarter, similar to the previous
year. Most referrals related to allegations of excessive use of force by staff on boys and were
passed to the LADO who provided advice. In the more serious cases, strategy meetings took
place, chaired by a local authority representative. There was evidence that the governor
took prompt and appropriate action in serious cases of mistreatment.
1.26 Child protection referrals were made by inspectors following allegations made by boys
completing our survey. Twelve cases of this type concerned allegations of excessive use of
force by staff against boys and were investigated appropriately by prison social workers.
Allegations included being punched or kicked by staff and pressure to withdraw complaints.
In most of these cases, child protection investigations had started. Based on the information
we were provided with, there was no evidence that any of these children faced immediate
risk. However, the descriptions that boys repeatedly gave about how some officers treated
them were very concerning.
1.27 Records showed that boys had been strip-searched using force on two occasions (see
section on security and use of force). This is one of the most invasive procedures that can be
carried out by the state and an alternative should always be sought. We were concerned
that neither of these cases had been referred to the LADO for independent scrutiny.
Recommendation
1.28 Children should never be strip-searched under restraint.
Victims of bullying and intimidation
Expected outcomes:
Everyone feels safe from bullying and victimisation. Children and young people at
risk/subject to victimisation are protected through active and fair systems known to
staff, young people and visitors which inform all aspects of the regime.
1.29 Staff provided good support to vulnerable boys, and we observed careful and sympathetic
planning in case reviews and other contexts. The weekly safeguarding meeting included
consideration of boys who had been identified as specific targets of bullying or intimidation.
Residential staff were not always aware of decisions and management strategies agreed at
these meetings, and there was no systematic approach to planning and recording support for
this group of boys (other than some of those self-isolating – see paragraph 1.31).
1.30 The management of bullying had been subsumed into the new behaviour management
strategy PACT (positive attitudes created together, see paragraph 1.41), but there were no
longer victim support plans, and PACT did not provide for the needs of victims. In the
context of frequent staff redeployment and an ineffective personal officer scheme, an
informal approach was not adequate and there was no safety net for boys whose needs were
not brought explicitly to the attention of staff. On Keppel, significantly fewer boys than at the
previous inspection said that staff would take it seriously if told that a boy was being
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victimised (24% against 56%); one-to-one interviews confirmed their lack of confidence in
this area.
1.31 There was a good system for monitoring and supporting boys who isolated themselves
because they were unwilling to risk associating with others: four boys were on formal
monitoring for self-isolation during the inspection. Staff encouraged these boys to take part
in shared activities and worked consistently to reintegrate them. However, a number of
other boys were reluctant to go to association or education, and we were not confident that
they were all identified and given the appropriate level of support.
Recommendation
1.32 There should be clear and accountable systems of support and monitoring for
boys who have been victims of bullying or who withdraw themselves to a
significant extent from shared activities.
Suicide and self-harm prevention
Expected outcomes:
The establishment provides a safe and secure environment which reduces the risk of
self-harm and suicide. Children and young people are identified at an early stage and
given the necessary support. All staff are aware of and alert to vulnerability issues, are
appropriately trained and have access to proper equipment and support.
1.33 The level of self-harm at Wetherby was comparable with similar establishments. Since the
previous inspection, there had been slightly more incidents at Wetherby and slightly fewer at
Keppel, although the number on Keppel remained very high. During the previous six months,
there had been 107 self-harm incidents on the main site and 177 on Keppel.
1.34 We observed some very good ACCT reviews. Further quality assurance had been put in
place since the previous inspection, including checks by the night orderly officer. CCTV of
ACCT observations by night staff was monitored for one wing each week to verify that the
checks took place. The quality of documentation on Keppel and Benbow was good, but on
the rest of the main site many care maps were sparse and gave little indication of how staff
should support the boy. The objectives in several cases referred to mental health support in
general terms, rather than how day-to-day support could be provided. In several cases,
triggers were mentioned cursorily or not at all.
1.35 A few boys were on constant watch for suicide risk. Staff interacted well and engaged them
in activities whenever possible. However, we saw two cases of boys deemed at imminent
risk of self-harm who, despite being under continuous supervision, were kept for long
periods in cells bare of furnishings and personal belongings, while one boy was in stripclothing
at night. These sterile conditions gave too much priority to mitigating risk rather
than providing a humane environment that promoted wellbeing.
1.36 Funding had been sought for a care suite for Keppel, but this had not been successful. Photochromatic
doors (which can be switched between translucent and transparent) had been
fitted in the gated cells on Keppel and in the segregation unit on the main site. There was a
malfunction on the Keppel door at the time of the inspection and repairs had been
commissioned. Anti-ligature clothing was only used following individual risk assessment and
its use was scrutinised by the monthly safeguarding committee.
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1.37 Staff had not received refresher training in ACCT procedures. Keppel unit staff received onthe-job
training in managing self-harm incidents, but this was not a substitute for structured
training.
Recommendations
1.38 The gated cells should be replaced by care suites suitable for vulnerable boys,
and those under continuous supervision should have their own clothes and
possessions with them unless a mental health assessment indicates otherwise.
1.39 Structured refresher training in supporting boys at risk of self-harm should be
delivered regularly to all operational staff.
Good practice
1.40 CCTV of ACCT observations by night staff was monitored for one wing each week, to check that the
required observations had been carried out.
Behaviour management
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people live in a safe, well-ordered and motivational environment
where their good behaviour is promoted and rewarded. Unacceptable behaviour is dealt
with in an objective, fair and consistent manner.
1.41 Since the previous inspections, a new behaviour management strategy, PACT (positive
attitudes created together), had been introduced which aimed to be a more integrated
approach to managing behaviour. The underlying principles of the strategy were sound.
There were two stages in the process: PACT 1 consisted of different ways of monitoring
poor behaviour and PACT 2 provided interventions when the behaviour became more
serious. During the last three months of 2015, 37 boys had been subject to PACT 1 and 126
boys to PACT 2, indicating that high numbers of boys were displaying unacceptable
behaviour.
1.42 Although the new strategy was intended to be more coherent, in practice work carried out
with boys remained inconsistent. We calculated that at least 18% of the population
experienced some form of restriction as a result of poor behaviour. In addition to the PACT
procedure, we found local measures such as ‘awaiting intervention’ and numerous
unrecorded examples of ‘self isolation’, all of which were operating alongside the rewards
and sanctions scheme and the standard disciplinary procedures of adjudication and minor
report. These measures were not well coordinated, the overall approach was confusing and
it was sometimes difficult to understand what procedures a boy was subject to, and where
the checks and balances lay.
1.43 Trained staff on Keppel unit carried out mediation sessions that were recorded so that
progress could be tracked, and staff spoke positively to us about a number of successful
cases. Some useful mediation work was also taking place on Benbow unit, but as it was not
monitored, it was difficult to determine its effectiveness.
1.44 Rules of behaviour were displayed on each residential unit but these were not written in an
accessible style and focused mainly on prohibited behaviour.
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1.45 It was noteworthy that behaviour in class was quite good. Kinetic were carrying out some
promising youth work, but again it was not quantified and it was difficult to measure the
impact.
1.46 Despite great efforts in drawing up a bid to fund a reintegration unit to deal constructively
with the high levels of unacceptable behaviour, it was refused due to funding restrictions.
1.47 Overall, the behaviour management strategy was not working as it was intended to. There
was not enough emphasis in the strategy on promoting good behaviour and there was a lack
of clarity about how the components fitted together. Some components, such as
adjudications and rewards and sanctions, did not operate effectively.
1.48 Insufficient emphasis was placed on involving family members when boys were disruptive and
unruly. The policy stated that a multidisciplinary meeting should only be convened ‘when all
avenues for improvement have been exhausted’, which we regarded as too late.
Recommendations
1.49 Components of the behaviour management strategy should be strengthened and
they should complement each other.
1.50 More emphasis should be placed on promoting positive behaviour, including
more use of mediation and multidisciplinary work and wider involvement of
family members.
Rewards and sanctions
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are motivated by an incentives scheme which rewards effort
and good behaviour and applies sanctions appropriately for poor behaviour. The scheme
is applied fairly, transparently and consistently, and is motivational.
1.51 The recently updated rewards and sanctions policy was described by the establishment as
central to the behaviour management strategy and ‘pivotal in the promotion of personal
growth and development, preventing re-offending and enhancing the employment potential
of those in our care’. However, it was not evident that all areas of the establishment
subscribed to the aims of the scheme and not enough was done to motivate good behaviour.
There was little evidence of peer support work or schemes to promote ‘active citizenship’
and as a result there was little to aspire to. Some boys reported that the focus was to stay
off basic rather than aim for enhanced and some boys on enhanced said they were regularly
threatened with demotion if they dared to criticise aspects of the scheme.
1.52 Over 20% of the population at Wetherby were on the lowest level of the scheme, 50% on
the middle level and 30% on the highest level. Reviews were carried out by a manager to
coincide with training planning reviews and decisions were based on multidisciplinary written
contributions. Staff and boys told us that almost all who were placed on the lowest level
(red) remained there for at least 28 days. The process on Keppel unit was more personal
and boys received more frequent feedback on their progress.
1.53 Boys were given clear information about the scheme and they told us that they understood
how it worked. In our survey, considerably less than half the boys on both sites said that the
different levels made them change their behaviour. This was concerning and needed further
investigation.
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Recommendation
1.54 Boys should be consulted about the content and application of the rewards and
sanctions scheme. The findings should be used to make the scheme more
effective and motivational.
Security and disciplinary procedures
Expected outcomes:
Security and good order are maintained through an attention to physical and
procedural matters, including effective security intelligence as well as positive
relationships between staff and children and young people. Disciplinary procedures are
applied fairly and for good reason. Children and young people understand why they are
being disciplined and can appeal against any sanctions imposed on them.
1.55 Physical and procedural security remained proportionate to the risks posed by the boys at
Wetherby and Keppel. The security department focused appropriately on preventing assaults
and reducing levels of violence and specifically on weapons and fighting involving many
assailants. Attendance at monthly security meetings was inconsistent but notably better for
meetings chaired by the deputy governor rather than the head of security.
1.56 The security department had received over 3,000 intelligence reports (IRs) during the
previous six months, nearly double the number at the previous inspections. Together with
staff shortages in the department, this had led to a significant backlog of work, including
labour risk assessments. The recruitment of an analyst had improved the situation
significantly, but at the time of the inspection around 300 IRs remained unprocessed. The
security team had good links with other departments, but they did not track actions
including searches and drug tests and could not be confident that all actions had been carried
out. The prison continued to maintain a good relationship with the police.
1.57 All area, cell and strip-searching was carried out on a risk-led basis. However, the searching
log did not include strip-searching carried out in the segregation unit and we could not be
confident that all searches were proportionate or properly authorised. We continued to find
examples of strip-searching under restraint, which was unacceptable (see paragraphs 1.27
and 1.80).
1.58 Mandatory drug testing (MDT) had been reinstated since the last inspection when we found
that it had all but ceased. The positive random rate for the six months to the end of January
2016 was 4%. During the same period, there had been a few tobacco finds, a smaller number
of cannabis finds and one find of suspected new psychoactive substances7 (NPS) in the form
of synthetic cannabis. The MDT suite and holding rooms were dirty.
1.59 The drug strategy committee had been reconvened following a long period with no meetings,
but only one meeting had taken place so far. Nevertheless, we found that the security
department and young people’s drug and alcohol support service were aware of the risks
posed by the currently low level of NPS availability. They were working on a revised drug
7 New drugs that are developed or chosen to mimic the effects of illegal drugs such as cannabis, heroin or amphetamines
and may have unpredictable and life threatening effects.
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strategy document and action plan to reflect the emerging threats associated with NPS,
including raising the awareness of boys and staff (see paragraph 1.98).
1.60 The senior management team was aware of its responsibilities to prevent extremism and
radicalisation but some frontline staff were unsure how to identify potential victims or
perpetrators. An officer who supported prisons in the region in this area of work visited the
prison each weekday but the demand for such services was low at Wetherby and Keppel.
1.61 Oversight of the minor report and adjudication system had lapsed since the previous
inspection. The stability and order meeting which oversaw this system had not met for some
time and had been re-established the month before the inspection.
1.62 Use of minor reports to deal with less serious infringements had declined significantly. In
contrast, there had been 1,322 adjudications at Wetherby and Keppel during the previous six
months. We found a system unable to cope with the volume: about a third of these,
including many for serious violence, had been dismissed or remanded and were unlikely to
be heard.
1.63 In our survey, the number of boys at Wetherby with experience of minor reports or
adjudications who said that the process was clearly explained to them had fallen and was
lower than comparable establishments. All boys were offered an advocate to assist them
through the process. However, not all the adjudication records that we examined
demonstrated adequate investigation before a finding of guilt and we found several charges
that could have been more effectively dealt with through rewards and sanctions or minor
reports. Quality assurance checks of adjudications were being reintroduced at the time of
the inspection.
1.64 We had significant concerns about the use of measures which could be viewed as collective
punishments, including regime shutdowns.
Recommendations
1.65 All intelligence reports should be processed swiftly and actions should be tracked
by the security team.
1.66 All strip-searching should be properly authorised, logged and monitored by the
safeguarding children strategy committee.
1.67 The mandatory drug testing suite should be cleaned regularly to ensure it is a
suitable, safe testing environment.
1.68 Adjudications should only be used to deal with more serious breaches of rules
and all adjudications should be heard.
1.69 Collective punishments, including regime shutdowns, should not be used.
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Bullying and violence reduction
Expected outcomes:
Active and fair systems to prevent and respond to bullying behaviour are known to staff,
children and young people and visitors.
1.70 In our survey for Wetherby, 41% of boys had felt unsafe at some time, while 17% felt unsafe
at the time of the inspection. Thirty-four per cent against 18% at the previous inspection said
that they had been victimised by a member of staff, while 11% compared with 3% said that
staff had threatened or intimidated them. Muslim children were more negative than others
on these aspects of treatment by staff, while boys on E wing were more likely to report such
treatment than those on other wings. On Keppel, 69% said that they had felt unsafe at some
time and 20% of those on F wing, the induction wing, said that someone had taken their
canteen or property compared with the highest figure of 12% on any other wing.
1.71 The level of fights and assaults had risen at Wetherby, directed against both other boys and
against staff. The number of fights had shown a rising trend through 2014 until September
2015, though with considerable fluctuations. It had dropped in October 2015 following a
shutdown and reconsideration of safety measures in the education areas, but had begun to
rise again. Some staff and boys said that not enough uniformed staff were deployed to
supervise boys in the education buildings.
1.72 The PACT behaviour management strategy had replaced formal anti-bullying procedures
which avoided the confusion and inconsistency of overlapping behaviour management
schemes. However, PACT was perceived by the boys as an essentially punitive system and
no emphasis was placed on describing, encouraging and reinforcing positive behaviour (see
paragraphs 1.42 and 1.51).
1.73 Full data on violence and bullying were considered at the monthly and quarterly safeguarding
meetings, with detailed analysis to discern significant patterns. This had not yet been used as
the basis for planned action or for detailed analysis of trends over time.
Recommendations
1.74 Behaviour management approaches should give priority to describing,
modelling, encouraging and reinforcing constructive behaviour.
1.75 Data on violence and bullying should be used to identify trends and to inform
specific actions and strategic priorities.
The use of force
Expected outcomes:
Force is used only as a last resort and if applied is used legitimately and safely by trained
staff. The use of force is minimised through preventive strategies and alternative
approaches and this is monitored through robust governance arrangements.
1.76 Levels of use of force remained similar to the previous inspection at Wetherby but had risen
at Keppel. Available information showed that force had been used on 437 occasions during
the previous six months, slightly less than at comparable establishments. In about half these
incidents, minimising and managing physical restraint (MMPR) holds had been applied.
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1.77 Oversight of use of force was weak; MMPR coordinators who were responsible for
implementing training, reviewing incidents and chasing documentation were frequently
redeployed to other roles. Some incidents were not reviewed for weeks after they had
occurred. Not enough staff were trained and the number who had attended the mandatory
MMPR refresher training had fallen to 38% in the months leading up to the inspection. Staff
still did not complete use of force paperwork in a timely fashion and nearly 300 documents
were missing at the time of the inspection, including supervisors’ reports, officer reports and
health care documentation. The level and extent of use of force remained unclear.
1.78 The weekly use of force meeting provided an opportunity for senior managers and external
agencies, including the Youth Justice Board and Barnardo’s, to review incidents. All incidents
involving MMPR holds should have been reviewed but we found incidents that were not
referred to the meeting. The meeting was further undermined by the lack of completed
documentation and the fact that some CCTV footage was not available to review. Many
actions from this meeting entailed MMPR coordinators raising issues with staff during
refresher training but, as training did not take place regularly, we could not be confident that
all actions were carried out.
1.79 Oversight of planned interventions was particularly poor; only nine of the 39 incidents that
had taken place during the previous six months had been filmed. These films were not
routinely reviewed and we found some, including those involving high level techniques, which
had not been reviewed by the MMPR coordinators or the use of force meeting.
1.80 Pain-inducing techniques and strip-searching under restraint, both of which are inappropriate
for children, continued to be used and we could not be confident that all uses had been
recorded.
1.81 Incidents that we reviewed on CCTV showed that force was most often used to respond to
violent incidents. We found some evidence of good practice and de-escalation, but there
were also examples of poor incident management and staff using non-approved techniques.
Records indicated that post-incident debriefs were carried out with all boys and complaints
were appropriately referred for external investigation. We were not confident that health
care staff attended all incidents.
1.82 In private interviews, children told us they were concerned about their safety during
restraints that took place in areas not covered by CCTV. Body-worn cameras had been
introduced during the previous six months but in most incidents they were not used.
Separation/removal from normal location
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are only separated from their peers with the proper
authorisation, safely, in line with their individual needs, for appropriate reasons and not
as a punishment.
1.83 Use of segregation was similar to the previous inspection and lower than comparable
establishments, particularly at Keppel where segregation remained rare. Average stays were
about a week but a few boys spent much longer, up to four months in one case.
1.84 The segregation unit had been moved to Anson unit since the previous inspection which
provided a much better environment with a large, well equipped association room, a gym,
servery and several intervention rooms. Cells were clean, although some contained graffiti.
Despite these facilities and adequate staffing, the regime for most boys was poor. It consisted
of a daily shower, 30 minutes’ exercise in a cage-like yard, meals delivered to the cell and a
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telephone call every other day. Only two out of seven residents on the unit at the time of
the inspection were receiving education.
1.85 None of the boys had sufficient activities to occupy them in their cells and radios were only
issued to them during the inspection. We were concerned about the impact of this lack of
activity on the few children who spent long periods in the segregation unit. Despite this,
boys described staff as respectful and our observations reflected this.
1.86 Segregation monitoring meetings had been re-established the month before the inspection
and aspects of oversight required improvement. Strip-searches were not logged and no
records were kept of the number of boys who had been held on the unit while on an open
ACCT. This had happened on at least two occasions during the previous six months and we
could not be confident that it happened in exceptional circumstances because of the lack of
documentation. During the inspection, all but one resident was subject to unlock by three
officers. This was extremely resource intensive and reduced the regime for all boys. There
was no authorisation process for this and we found that it was not proportionate in all cases.
1.87 Segregation reviews took place regularly but they were not always well attended. Targets set
were generic, sometimes not relevant and often not communicated to the boys. The review
documentation was poorly completed and stored in a disorganised manner, making it difficult
to understand what had happened to each boy.
1.88 Most boys reintegrated to normal location but reintegration planning was not consistent and
staff from the boy’s mainstream unit did not visit the segregation unit to maintain a
relationship.
Recommendations
1.89 All boys held in the segregation unit should have access to education, an hour of
exercise in the open air, and be able to make a telephone call every day.
1.90 Oversight of the segregation unit should be improved.
1.91 Children on an open ACCT document should only be segregated in well
documented exceptional circumstances.
Substance misuse
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people with drug and/or alcohol problems are identified at
reception and receive effective treatment and support throughout their stay in custody.
1.92 Psychosocial services were delivered by Lifeline, known locally as the Young People’s Drug
and Alcohol Support Service (YPDASS). Clinical services were delivered by Leeds NHS
Community Healthcare Trust.
1.93 The YPDASS had settled well into their contract delivery on the Keppel unit and the main
site, with clear improvements in team numbers and morale since the last inspection.
1.94 The team was well integrated with other departments delivering care through the
sequencing care planning process (see paragraph 4.13). This ensured the proper allocation of
appointment times and venues for one-to-one and group-work sessions. Sequencing also
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avoided double bookings for services during the limited times when boys were not engaged
in education.
1.95 About three-fifths of the population on the main site (132 boys) were in treatment, with 61
designated as having high levels of need. On the Keppel unit, 25 boys (about 60%) were in
treatment with six of those having high levels of need.
1.96 A well-balanced and appropriate range of one-to-one and group work interventions was
available, including a new Lifeline programme that aimed to identify and strengthen boys’
personal assets and to help them find ways of overcoming barriers to change. This marked a
welcome departure from traditional, harm reduction-based approaches to boys’ drug and
alcohol programmes, by exploring the wider issues underlying substance use. Four boys
completed the 10-week programme from the first cohort of eight starters. A new course
started during the inspection with 10 starters.
1.97 Basic drugs awareness was delivered by the education department in personal development
courses for all boys regardless of assessed need. YPDASS and health care also made a helpful
contribution to these lessons on the dangers of using NPS (see paragraph 1.59).
1.98 We spoke to boys on the main site with previously chaotic levels of drug use and with lower
level problems who all said that the service had been helpful and supportive to them.
1.99 Boys on the Keppel unit typically had higher levels of need: in our survey, 19% said they
arrived with alcohol problems against the comparator of 6% and 51% said they had drug
problems when they arrived.
1.100 We received several unsolicited comments from boys who told us that their two regular
YPDASS workers on the Keppel unit were especially helpful and understanding of the
complexities of their substance use and emotional problems.
1.101 At the time of the inspection, no boys were receiving opiate substitution treatment. During
the previous six months, only two boys had received methadone treatment and one had
been detoxified from alcohol dependency.
1.102 Clinical and psychosocial services had worked hard to improve clinical outcomes. Better
information sharing and joint working protocols and practices were in place. A lead nurse for
substance misuse had been appointed, who met the YPDASS team leader regularly.
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Residential units
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people live in a safe, clean and decent environment which is in a
good state of repair and suitable for adolescents.
2.1 There was more graffiti across the site than at previous inspections, in cells, showers and
other communal areas. Standards of cleanliness varied. Most cells and communal areas were
reasonably clean but we saw grubby stairwells and servery areas which had not been cleaned
after the evening meal. Keppel unit provided a better standard of accommodation than the
rest of the site, while boys serving the longest sentences were housed in the smallest cells on
Benbow unit.
2.2 Cells were single occupancy and were adequately maintained. Boys on the highest level of
the rewards scheme had a lockable cupboard, although some said the keys had been lost.
Toilets did not have lids or seats, a greater concern since boys ate more often in their cells,
and toilets on Benbow unit were inadequately screened. Some boys kept their cells very
clean and tidy, although access to cleaning materials varied. We found material that
contravened the offensive displays policy in cells in Wetherby and Keppel unit. Staff told us
there were problems with the supply of kettles and curtains and they were unable to provide
these to all boys.
2.3 Unit showers were in individual cubicles in communal areas on the main site and in cells on
Keppel unit. In our survey, 89% of boys on the main site and 100% on Keppel unit said they
could have a daily shower and during the inspection we saw showers being facilitated
throughout the day. All the communal showers were working and were reasonably clean.
Boys were given basic toiletry items on arrival and could get further supplies from staff or
buy them from the canteen list.
2.4 New equipment for communal areas was on order for the main site. ‘Gold rooms’ were
grim and provided no incentive for boys who behaved well. Outside areas were more
attractive at Keppel unit; there were plans to enable boys on gold level from the main site to
have controlled access to the outside facilities at Keppel.
2.5 Cells had call bells; in our survey, 20% of boys at Keppel and 11% of boys at Wetherby said
their call bell was answered within five minutes. We were concerned that when we tested
the bells, response times at both sites were poor. Call bell response times were not centrally
monitored.
2.6 Access to telephones was adequate for most boys and extra calls were arranged for boys
who needed them for welfare reasons. Boys were able to send two letters a week free of
charge and as many other letters as they wished at their own expense. Incoming letters and
emails received via ‘email a prisoner’ were delivered to units each day.
2.7 All boys, including those on remand, wore prison issue clothing, some of which was in poor
condition. All boys could wear their own underwear and socks and there were stocks of
these for boys who needed them. Boys had weekly access to unit laundry facilities and kit
exchange.
2.8 Application forms were available from unit offices. There was no tracking of applications and
only half the boys at Wetherby thought applications were dealt with quickly, although this
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was better than the survey comparator of 28%. We also saw boys asking staff for things they
needed and these requests were dealt with informally.
Recommendations
2.9 All graffiti should be removed promptly.
2.10 Toilets should be adequately screened, with seats and lids.
2.11 Regular monitoring of cell call bell response times should be undertaken to
ensure they are answered promptly.
2.12 Boys on remand should be able to wear their own clothes. (Repeated
recommendation Wetherby 2.10)
Relationships between staff and children and young people
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are treated with care and fairness by all staff, and are
expected, encouraged and enabled to take responsibility for their own actions and
decisions. Staff set clear and fair boundaries. Staff have high expectations of all children
and young people and help them to achieve their potential.
2.13 In our Wetherby main site survey, only 58% of boys said that staff treated them with respect
compared with 72% at the previous inspection.
2.14 Reported levels of discrimination by staff had increased significantly on the main site (see
paragraph 1.70). During individual interviews with boys, they described some staff as distant
and, while some were nice, others could be rude and unhelpful, especially younger ones. Staff
we interviewed emphasised the need for firm control and the effectiveness of punishment in
managing boys. Staff’s expectations of boys were often low and this was reflected in the lack
of mentoring opportunities and positions of trust provided in the regime.
2.15 We observed some friendly and patient interactions between wing staff and boys on both
sites but most case notes that we examined reflected observations rather than meaningful
interaction and comment about boys’ behaviour and progress. However, we did find
examples of staff describing their interaction with boys and the setting of targets which had
driven a significant improvement in their conduct.
2.16 Specialist staff such as caseworkers and teachers recorded details of their work with boys
and frequently noted positive achievements.
2.17 Despite a new personal officer policy and the allocation of boys to staff, many boys we spoke
to on the main site did not know the identity of their personal officer. There were no
regular case notes by staff about boys allocated to them and only 26% in our survey said they
met their personal officer in the first week. Although positive behaviour was noted, the
underlying targets and encouragement which had driven the improvement were not
recorded. On Keppel unit boys knew the identity of their personal officer and 72% in our
survey said that their personal officer tried to help them. Case records were inadequate.
2.18 Consultation with boys was developing well. The equality officer conducted regular focus
groups with randomly selected groups of boys on the wings and representatives from both
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sites attended the newly formed young people’s council. Reports of progress on issues from
these council meetings were displayed on residential units.
Recommendations
2.19 The poor perceptions of boys about treatment by staff should be investigated
and addressed.
2.20 Personal officers should introduce themselves to boys as soon as possible after
arrival, and undertake and record regular and meaningful welfare checks.
(Repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.17)
Equality and diversity
Expected outcomes:
The establishment demonstrates a clear and coordinated approach to eliminating
discrimination, promoting equitable outcomes and fostering good relations, and ensures
that no child or young person is unfairly disadvantaged. This is underpinned by effective
processes to identify and resolve any inequality. The diverse needs of each young person
are recognised and addressed: these include, but are not restricted to, race equality,
nationality, religion, disability (including mental, physical and learning disabilities and
difficulties), gender, transgender issues and sexual orientation.
Strategic management
2.21 The diversity and equality policy, applicable to both sites, was being updated to reflect
changes in the operation of equality work.
2.22 The equality officer responsible for both sites was regularly redeployed and did not have
enough time to fulfil his duties. During the previous month, he had been able to work on
equality issues for less than two days.
2.23 An equality action group (EAG) covering both sites met every three months, chaired by the
governor, and included representatives from appropriate internal departments. Matters
discussed were followed up and recorded in an action plan from each meeting.
2.24 The monitoring of outcomes for boys with protected characteristics which we had found to
be good at our last inspection was no longer in place. Minutes of the most recent meeting
recorded that monitoring data were not available. This was concerning in light of the
negative perceptions of boys with protected characteristics in our survey on the main site.
2.25 There were no longer dedicated equality and diversity peer representatives but general wing
representatives attended and contributed to the EAG meetings.
2.26 The number of discrimination incident report forms (DIRFs) had fallen considerably since the
last inspection from 63 to 21 and the number was lower than other establishments. DIRFs
were investigated thoroughly by the equality officer who interviewed all parties involved. The
governor quality assured all responses and those submitted as general complaints were
investigated as DIRFs.
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2.27 Good quality assurance of DIRFs was carried out by staff from other Yorkshire prisons and
an external scrutiny panel. When meetings were held at Wetherby, boys attended and
contributed to the quality assurance process.
Recommendations
2.28 The equality policy should be updated. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.25)
2.29 There should be effective monitoring across both sites of outcomes for boys
from all protected characteristics groups and action taken to rectify identified
disadvantage.
Diverse needs
2.30 There were no specific consultation groups for boys with protected characteristics, although
the equality officer promoted general consultation sessions (see paragraph 2.18).
2.31 Overall, the proportion of boys from a black and minority ethnic background was 27%. In
our survey, 32% of boys on the main site identified themselves as from a minority ethnic
group but only 7% on the Keppel unit, where they remained under-represented.
2.32 In some key areas, the perceptions of black and minority ethnic boys were significantly more
negative than those of white boys. In our survey, 79% said that they had had an adjudication
and 53% that they had been restrained against respective comparators of 52% and 33%. Only
6% said that staff would take it seriously if they reported victimisation compared to 23% of
white boys. This disparity had not been identified by the EAG due to the absence of
monitoring data.
2.33 About 6% of boys were from a Gypsy or Traveller background. The equality officer and a
chaplain had had initial meetings with them to establish a consultation group.
2.34 Boys who considered themselves to have a disability continued to respond more negatively
in our survey in some important respects. Thirty-six per cent on the main site said they felt
unsafe against the comparator of 14% and only 6% said that they were on the top level of the
rewards scheme compared with 33%. The EAG had not identified or explored these
differences.
2.35 Boys with a disability were identified through thorough health care and education
assessments. Referrals were made to appropriate support services but there was no formal
planning process to ensure that their needs were met on residential units. Health care staff
told us of informal arrangements that had been made with the orderly officer with regard to
the appropriate location and care of boys with physical difficulties. In our survey, 17% of boys
on the main site and 53% on the Keppel unit considered themselves to have a disability but
the equality officer had only logged two with physical disabilities. Most boys identifying a
disability had been diagnosed with learning difficulties and had not been referred to him.
2.36 There were 40 Muslim boys at the time of the inspection and they reported more negatively
than non-Muslim boys about victimisation by staff. However, 79% said their religious beliefs
were respected.
2.37 There were 26 foreign national boys at the time of the inspection but there was no longer a
dedicated team to support them. Help with immigration issues was provided by the
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Barnardo’s advocates but they had not received formal training and no specialist independent
immigration advice was available.
2.38 At the time of the inspection, all boys understood spoken English but facilities for telephone
interpreting and a list of staff willing to interpret were available. No written information was
available in languages other than English. Boys with family abroad were allowed free
telephone calls and unlimited letters.
2.39 There was no support for gay and bisexual boys. A group which had been visiting the
establishment was no longer in contact.
2.40 The establishment had previously successfully managed a transgender young person,
supporting her to live as a female. The equality policy contained helpful guidance for staff on
how to provide for the needs of transgender children.
Recommendations
2.41 Consultation and peer support groups should be held for all boys with protected
characteristics. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.38)
2.42 The poor perceptions of safety by boys who consider themselves to have a
disability should be addressed. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.37)
2.43 The reasons for the underrepresentation on the unit of boys from minority
ethnic and Muslim backgrounds should be investigated. (Repeated recommendation
Keppel unit 2.32)
2.44 Foreign national boys under threat of deportation should have access to
specialist legal advice. (Repeated recommendation Keppel unit 2.33)
Faith and religious activity
Expected outcomes:
All children and young people are able to practise their religion. The chaplaincy plays a
full part in establishment life and contributes to young people’s overall care, support
and resettlement.
2.45 The chaplaincy remained well integrated with a good range of services for all faiths. The team
consisted of a managing chaplain who was well supported by sessional and part-time staff.
The team was visible and supported boys throughout the establishment.
2.46 The multi-faith centre was central to the residential units with appropriate facilities for the
main faiths and a small group room with comfortable seating.
2.47 The timing of services was appropriate and access was good for all areas of the
establishment. However, in our survey, only 51% of boys said they had easy access to
services.
2.48 There was good evidence of individual risk-based decisions when boys removed from
association asked to attend services. Such decisions were followed by regular reviews.
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2.49 Chaplains attended key meetings including ACCT8 reviews, safeguarding and segregation
reviews.
2.50 An excellent range of faith groups and support sessions was in place. The In2Out programme
(see paragraph 4.31) had grown in strength since our last inspection and was complemented
by similar initiatives such as the Time out for Dads9 course.
2.51 Staff and boys spoke positively about the chaplaincy. In our survey, 73% (Keppel) and 69%
(main site) said they felt able to speak to a chaplain of their faith in private.
Complaints
Expected outcomes:
Effective complaints procedures are in place for children and young people, which are
easy to access and use and provide timely responses. Children and young people are
provided with the help they need to make a complaint. Children and young people feel
safe from repercussions when using these procedures and are aware of an appeal
procedure.
2.52 The complaint boxes were emptied daily by the night orderly officer and placed in a sealed
container for the safeguarding team to log and distribute. There had been an average of 52
complaints a month during the previous six months. Complaints were also discussed in
residential forums.
2.53 In our survey, only 32% of boys on Keppel, and only 45% in Wetherby, felt it was easy to
make a complaint. Almost one in five boys across both sites said they felt too scared or
intimidated to make a complaint.
2.54 Responses to complaints were generally polite and focused on the issues raised. The
safeguarding team carried out a trends analysis and follow-up actions were taken as
appropriate.
Recommendation
2.55 The reasons why some boys have no confidence in the integrity of the complaints
system should be investigated and appropriate action taken.
Legal rights
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are supported by the establishment staff to exercise their
legal rights freely.
2.56 Caseworkers met boys soon after arrival and explained their legal situation to them. They
also gave them an informative booklet about their sentence. Caseworkers for remanded
boys liaised with their youth offending team to help with bail applications where appropriate.
Caseworkers and Barnardo’s advocates helped boys with legal matters such as appeals and
8 Assessment, care in custody and teamwork case management reviews.
9 This newly developed course aimed to equip boys who were fathers with the skills to build a positive relationship with
their children.
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contact with appropriate legal representatives. There was a clear policy for boys to contact
their solicitors. Calls and letters were free and confidential.
2.57 Access to legal visits was reasonable and private interview rooms were available, although
most took place in an open area. Professional visitors told us that the email system for
booking visits worked well but private interview rooms could not be booked in advance.
2.58 Early release arrangements for boys serving a detention and training order were applied
appropriately and cases where early release was withheld were justified.
Recommendation
2.59 Professional visitors should be able to book a private interview room in advance.
Health services
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are cared for by a health service that assesses and meets
their health needs while in custody and which promotes continuity of health and social
care on release. The standard of health service provided is equivalent to that which
children and young people could expect to receive elsewhere in the community.
2.60 The inspection of health services was jointly undertaken by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC)10 and HM Inspectorate of Prisons under a memorandum of understanding agreement
between the agencies.
Governance arrangements
2.61 The CQC found there were no breaches of the relevant regulations.
2.62 Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust delivered health services. A health needs
assessment had been conducted in 2012 and there were plans to start data collection in
April 2016 to inform a new health needs assessment using the new children and young
people health and justice indicators. A new contract for health provision was due to start in
April 2016.
2.63 Partnership working between health care and the prison included a monthly operational
meeting between prison and provider and regular mobilisation meetings for the new
contract, between provider and commissioner; there had been a combined effort between
prison and provider to reduce the number of boys not getting to their health appointments.
2.64 Care for children with long-term conditions was effective and care plans were used when
appropriate.
2.65 There was sound governance of incidents with reporting by most health professionals and
effective action and learning from events mechanisms.
10 CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. It monitors, inspects and regulates services
to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. For information on CQC’s standards of care and the
action it takes to improve services, please visit: http://www.cqc.org.uk.
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2.66 Boys could make a complaint using the prison system by submitting a sealed envelope
opened by safeguarding staff and dealt with by senior health care staff. Two complaints had
been raised in the previous six months, including a potential safeguarding issue which had
been dealt with appropriately. Health staff encouraged boys to use the confidential PALS
(patient advice liaison service) complaints system and concerns were logged using the Datix
reporting system.
2.67 Nurses encouraged boys to consider immunisation, and immunisation uptake for bloodborne
viruses and childhood diseases was good.
2.68 Health care support workers contributed to the induction programme and a useful range of
health promotion literature was available in some clinical areas. The information leaflet about
health services was clear and easy to read. Boys were not able to have condoms but there
was a plan for this to start in April 2016.
2.69 There was no patient forum or health representation on the young people’s consultative
council.
2.70 A patient and public involvement focus group had been held in January 2016 to support some
joint proposals with The Manchester College to engage boys in education on health matters.
It was too early to know if this would be implemented but the ambition was commendable.
2.71 There were suitable policies and arrangements to deal with communicable diseases. Consent
was routinely sought to request community records and to share information.
2.72 An infection control audit had been completed in May 2015 with a further risk assessment in
February 2016. Both had shown some areas for improvement. The main health care
department and wing treatment rooms were reasonably clean but some wing treatment
room floors did not comply with infection control requirements. Cleaning arrangements
were inadequate to meet NHS equivalent standards.
2.73 There was a 24-hour nursing presence, including several nurses with specialist training in the
care of children and learning disabilities. Staff demonstrated good awareness of the particular
needs of this population.
2.74 Nurses attended planned use of force incidents but did not routinely attend incidents where
force was used. There were plans for nurses to observe prison MMPR (minimising and
managing physical restraint) training to help them decide when to raise concerns about the
use of force.
2.75 Arrangements for clinical and management supervision were sound. Staff training included
basic life support and safeguarding adults and children; a few nursing staff were out of date
with some training. Not all health care staff had received breakaway or personal protection
training and we found that many staff were anxious about their own safety and unduly risk
averse which led to doors routinely staying open during clinical consultations.
2.76 Medical emergencies were well managed and there was good access for emergency
ambulances. Suitable emergency equipment was strategically located and daily checks were
completed. Too few prison staff had completed basic resuscitation skills training and very
few knew how to use automated defibrillators.
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Recommendations
2.77 All areas for the treatment of patients should be cleaned and should meet
national infection control standards.
2.78 Nurses should be called to and routinely attend any use of force/restraint.
2.79 All health care staff should have personal protection/breakaway training to
support them and increase their confidence.
2.80 All prison staff should be trained in basic resuscitation skills, including use of the
automated defibrillator.
Good practice
2.81 Health care support workers contributed to the prison induction programme, which helped boys
understand how to use health services and provided an opportunity to deliver basic health education
information.
Delivery of care (physical health)
2.82 Boys were screened for immediate health issues on arrival. There was a suitable standard
operating procedure for monitoring withdrawal from alcohol and drugs but it did not include
overnight observations nor liaison with wing staff to support consistent adherence. Nurses
routinely left treatment room doors open during consultations and immunisation clinics
which compromised patient confidentiality (see paragraph 2.75).
2.83 The CHAT (comprehensive health assessment tool) was used well to identify health needs,
including mental health, substance misuse and neurodisability. Assessments were completed
within target timescales.
2.84 There was good daily access to a nurse for boys in Wetherby and the Keppel unit. Access to
the GP was very good for all boys. The GP was available during morning clinics (Monday to
Saturday) or by telephone from 8am to 6pm. Out-of-hours cover was provided through
NHS 111. Dedicated GP clinics were held on Keppel and there was access to urgent
appointments when needed. GP consultations were clinically thorough and age-appropriate
explanations were communicated well.
2.85 The range of primary care services and access to them were reasonable. Long waits to see
the optician had reduced and regular additional capacity had been commissioned to reduce
waits further. The constraints of the regime caused a significant challenge in getting boys to
health care appointments and the overall ‘did not attend’ rate was 16% in January 2016.
2.86 There was generally good follow up by nurses of boys with specific health needs but there
was no systematic approach to boys who chose to stay in their cells or had been formally
identified as ‘self-isolators’.
2.87 External hospital appointments were regularly rescheduled, not all due to lack of escort staff.
2.88 The inpatient unit with four cells was a poor environment located in the main health care
area with the shower and toilet out of use. During the year to January 2016, there had been
15 admissions.
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Recommendations
2.89 The prison regime should not compromise boys’ access to health care
appointments and appropriate measures should be taken to improve the
effective use of clinics.
2.90 The inpatient facility should be closed and robust arrangements made to ensure
that boys with acute health needs are transferred to hospital or managed in the
prison with support from health services.
Pharmacy
2.91 The pharmacy at HMP Wealstun supplied medicines. There was no permanent pharmacy
team and there was a reliance on agency technicians. A pharmacist had previously visited
weekly but the post was vacant and visits were irregular.
2.92 Most medicines were supplied as ‘not in possession’. There was an up-to-date in-possession
policy and risk assessments were recorded on SystmOne electronic case notes. Named
patient medications were used for in-possession medicines but most controlled drugs were
administered from stock.
2.93 Supervised medicines were administered from wing treatment rooms four times a day. The
nurse used a helpful printed list of boys due to receive medicines which referred to specific
checks or issues to be aware of. A similar list excluding medical references was given to wing
staff who unlocked boys. Controlled drugs were administered by a single nurse, which
contravened the standard operating procedure and was not good practice.
2.94 Nurses and technicians confirmed boys’ identity appropriately but prison identity cards were
not used. All prescribing and administration was now completed using SystmOne.
2.95 Queues at treatment hatches were well managed by prison officers to ensure privacy.
Nurses observed boys carefully to ensure medicines were taken appropriately and not
diverted or secreted.
2.96 We observed one boy who was not given his medication before court attendance. Although
it did not pose a risk for him, this demonstrated the lack of a robust system to ensure that
prescribed medication was given before court attendance.
2.97 There was good access to a range of medication for treating minor ailments without a
prescription with appropriate recording on SystmOne.
2.98 Out-of-hours stock medicines were accessible but there were no formal stock reconciliation
procedures. Patient group directions11 were up to date and used for vaccines and Salbutamol
and a separate policy provided for over-the-counter pain relief and simple remedies.
2.99 Medicines were properly stored with regular recorded date checking of stock. Refrigerator
temperatures were recorded regularly except in the main health care room where recording
was intermittent.
11 Authorise appropriate health care professionals to supply and administer prescription-only medicine.
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2.100 Nurses could access stock medicines for boys at any time, but there were no audit trails.
2.101 There was reasonable governance of medicines ordering, stock management and the
reconciliation of controlled drugs, including records of destruction.
Recommendations
2.102 A pharmacist led team, including cover for absence, should ensure robust
medicines governance. Pharmacy led clinics, clinical audits and medication
reviews should be conducted regularly.
2.103 Two staff should be present during the administration of a controlled drug in line
with the standard operating procedure and best practice.
2.104 There should be a robust system for ensuring that boys receive prescribed
medicines when attending court.
Good practice
2.105 The printed list used by nurses and technicians gave clear details of boys due to receive medicines,
including notes about specific issues, and supported safe medicines administration.
Dentistry
2.106 Access to the dentist was very good and boys waited no more than a week to be seen for
urgent and routine treatment. Boys sentenced to more than six months were able to access
the full range of NHS treatment, while those with sentences of less than six months were
able to access both urgent and routine care and were encouraged to seek dental care in the
community on release. Increasing numbers of boys requiring specialist orthodontic
procedures went to an external hospital, which affected escort resources for other external
appointments.
2.107 We observed good prioritisation of clinical need. If boys complained of toothache, the
dentist routinely checked SystmOne for evidence of pain relief. A triage template was used
by nursing staff but had not been shared with dental staff.
2.108 Clinical consultations were consistently recorded on SystmOne and there was evidence of
individual oral health promotion.
2.109 The dental suite was reasonable and clean. There were no facilities for cleaning and sterilising
reusable instruments which were sent out to be cleaned and sterilised.
Delivery of care (mental health)
2.110 In our survey, significantly more boys on the Keppel unit reported emotional and mental
health problems on arrival than the comparator.
2.111 The child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) was provided by Leeds Community
Healthcare NHS Trust. The nurse-led primary care team had a number of long-term
vacancies filled by regular agency staff. The specialist secondary team consisted of sessional
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psychiatrist, nurses, psychologist, occupational therapists and access to speech and language
therapy.
2.112 There was effective collaboration between the teams and an appropriate range of services
was delivered. The primary care team was the first point of contact for all new admissions
and referrals, with comprehensive screening for all boys. The team offered initial support,
including guided self-help and crisis support, but there was no systematic approach to mental
health promotion.
2.113 Longer-term support was provided by the secondary care team from the Endeavour mental
health centre, or through out-reach on wings. Daily meetings ensured that urgent care was
prioritised and a weekly team meeting coordinated assessments and determined cases
requiring specialist support. There were 90 boys on the caseload, with 21 identified as having
learning difficulties who required additional support. A neuro-developmental pathway was in
place led by an experienced learning disability nurse.
2.114 Treatments included one-to-one work, psychological interventions, extensive group work
and case management, with priority given to boys most acutely in need or at risk. Boys with
urgent needs could be seen within 72 hours and within four weeks for routine assessment,
which was good. The team contributed to ACCT reviews for boys using their service and a
member of the primary mental health team attended all initial ACCT meetings.
2.115 Managerial and clinical supervision arrangements were good. Clinical records, including risk
assessments and care plans, were good. Boys were supported to produce ‘my care plans’
which identified triggers and their preferred approach to support in crisis. Ongoing formal
direction and guidance to prison staff on the management of complex cases were limited and
no mental health awareness training was provided.
2.116 During the previous year, eight boys had been assessed for transfer to a specialist hospital.
One boy was waiting for transfer at the time of our inspection. There was a regional
approach to identifying suitable placements but all but one transfer had taken longer than 14
days and in a few complex cases it took several weeks to identify an appropriate bed.
Recommendations
2.117 All prison staff should receive regular mental health awareness training.
2.118 The transfer of patients to hospital under the Mental Health Act should take
place within agreed Department of Health timescales.
Catering
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people are offered varied meals to meet their individual
requirements and food is prepared and served according to religious, cultural and
prevailing food safety and hygiene regulations.
2.119 Our survey showed a deteriorating picture compared to previous inspections in relation to
boys’ opinion of food on Keppel and at Wetherby. We saw appropriate portions being
served and found the food to be healthy and of adequate quality.
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2.120 The menu operated on a four-week seasonal cycle offering five choices for lunch and evening
meal which boys could select in advance. Systems were in place to manage new receptions
and any discrepancies that occurred to ensure that boys received the meal of their choice.
2.121 Dining in association was limited to evening meals and breakfast and lunch were taken to
cells. The opportunity to dine out on evening association was also sometimes limited by
regime curtailment when boys had to finish meals in association by 5.15pm rather than the
advertised 6pm. Lunch was still left in the cell awaiting boys’ return from education, which
was not decent.
2.122 The catering department was well equipped but was still in need of minor decoration to
ensure that hygiene standards were maintained. A survey was conducted twice yearly and
food comments books were located on all residential areas.
2.123 Since our last inspection, boys were no longer able to complete catering qualifications
working in the kitchen, although the new Admiral’s coffee shop allowed a limited number of
boys to gain qualifications in hospitality and barista services.
Recommendations
2.124 Boys should be able to dine in association for all meals. (Repeated recommendation
Wetherby 2.109)
2.125 The fabric and painting programme for the catering department should be
improved to prevent potential hygiene hazards.
2.126 Boys from across the establishment should have the opportunity to work in the
kitchen to gain qualifications in catering.
Purchases
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people can purchase a suitable range of goods at reasonable prices
to meet their diverse needs, and can do so safely.
2.127 A grocery pack was offered free of charge to boys arriving as new receptions. This remained
of good quality and included a wide range of essential products. New receptions were also
given £4 pin credit for telephone calls.
2.128 Following reception, boys could wait up to 10 days for their first shop order, although they
were given the opportunity to buy additional reception grocery packs. Advances of pay were
available to boys arriving with no funds.
2.129 Boys could make limited but appropriate purchases from the Argos catalogue and family or
friends were permitted to send in the same items from Argos and to purchase compact disks
from Amazon. It was positive that no administration fee was charged for the catalogue
service.
2.130 Unit meetings and the young people’s council included consultation about canteen and the
canteen sheet was revised to reflect the consultation.
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Recommendation
2.131 Boys should be able to place an order with the prison shop within 24 hours of
arrival. (Repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.115; Keppel unit 2.108)
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Section 3. Purposeful activity
Time out of cell
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people spend most of their time out of their cell, engaged in
activities such as education, leisure and cultural pursuits, seven days a week.12
3.1 The core day was not designed to meet the needs of boys and there had been several
restrictive changes leading up to the inspection, with extended periods when boys were
locked up. The amount of time out of cell was not consistent between wings, and staff and
boys told us that it was unpredictable from day to day. Many boys were out of their cell for
around seven hours each day and a few who were on the gold level of the rewards scheme
for a little longer. But some boys were on much more restricted regimes and there were
frequent cancellations of parts of the regime following the redeployment of staff.
3.2 In our roll checks during peak work periods, 27% of boys were locked in their cells. On
Keppel the figure was worse at 31%; at the previous inspection we reported that no boys
were locked up on Keppel at our roll checks.
3.3 In our survey, 64% of boys at Wetherby said that they usually had association every day,
better than the comparator at 50% but considerably worse than the 81% at the previous
inspection; D wing had the worst result at 49%. Exercise periods were limited to a maximum
of 30 minutes each weekday, and even this was sometimes cancelled. In our survey, only 54%
of boys at Wetherby said that they could usually spend time in the open air each day against
the comparator of 67%. The exercise yards were bleak and largely bare.
Recommendations
3.4 The core day should be revised to meet the needs of the young population at
Wetherby and Keppel.
3.5 Boys should be given the opportunity to spend at least one hour in the open air
every day.
Education, learning and skills
Expected outcomes:
All children and young people engage well in education, learning and skills that enable
them to gain confidence and experience success. Expectations of children and young
people are high. Children and young people are encouraged and enabled to make
progress in their learning and their personal and social development to increase their
employability and help them to be successful learners on their return to the wider
community. Education, learning and skills are of high quality, provide sufficient
challenge to children and young people and enable them to gain meaningful
qualifications.
12 Time out of cell, in addition to formal ‘purposeful activity’, includes any time children and young people are out of their
cells to associate or use communal facilities to take showers or make telephone calls.
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3.6 Ofsted13 made the following assessments about the learning and skills and work provision:
Overall effectiveness of learning and skills and work : Inadequate
Outcomes for children and young people engaged in learning and skills and work
activities: Inadequate
Quality of learning and skills and work activities, including the quality of
teaching, training, learning and assessment: Good
Personal development and behaviour: Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management of learning and skills and work activities: Requires
improvement
Management of education and learning and skills
3.7 The management of education and learning and skills was inadequate. The education and
vocational training provision delivered by Novus ‘Foundations for Change’ was good. The
education manager had applied performance management procedures, including the results
of robust observations of teaching, learning and assessment, to plan appropriate staff training
and maintain the quality of the provision.
3.8 Prison managers had worked well with Novus to plan education provision following the
introduction of transforming youth custody, while coping with significant staff turnover and a
prison population unsettled by the regime changes. Too few teaching staff were in place and
fully prepared in time for the start of the new curriculum.
3.9 Education managers had introduced new procedures for initial assessment and allocation,
and put in place a useful strategy to re-engage boys with the most significant barriers to
learning. However, significant problems remained.
3.10 Not all boys attended their planned activities. The frequent shutdowns caused by lack of
prison staff prevented boys accessing education and overall attendance at education was low
at around 66%. The prison was not able to deliver the required 30 hours of education a
week and many boys with short sentences, or on remand, failed to complete their courses
before they were released or transferred.
3.11 Managers did not analyse or use data to monitor performance. For example, the
effectiveness of the learning support provision was not assessed. The quality improvement
group did not receive enough data on progress and learning outcomes to identify accurately
all areas for improvement. Novus had well established procedures to monitor the quality of
teaching, but these were not extended to the sub-contractor.
3.12 Oversight of the provision focused on contract compliance rather than monitoring or
improving learning outcomes. Novus managers were unable to provide sufficient evidence
13 Inspection of the provision of education and educational standards, as well as vocational training in YOIs for young
people, is undertaken by the Office for Standards in Education Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) working under the
general direction of HM Inspectorate of Prisons. It reports directly to the UK Parliament and is independent and
impartial. It (inter alia) inspects and regulates services that provide education and skills for all ages, including those in
custody. For information on Ofsted’s inspection framework, please visit: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk.
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about the group of boys continuing in training from 2014 to 2015 to show what they had
achieved.
3.13 The prison’s self-assessment for 2014 to 2015, before the introduction of the new
curriculum, was self-critical and reasonably accurate. However, improvement plans did not
contain enough specific, measurable milestones to assess the success of each action.
Recommendation
3.14 Managers should improve their collection, analysis and use of data to monitor
more accurately participation in and the impact of the provision.
Provision of activities
3.15 Enough activity places were provided for all boys to engage in purposeful activities. The
allocation of boys to activities was carefully managed, quick and efficient.
3.16 The range of education courses was adequate to meet the needs of most boys. Boys were
able to attend courses from entry level to level 2 in English, mathematics, information
technology and art. A range of short personal and social development courses were also
available.
3.17 The number and range of vocational training places were limited, with small numbers of boys
participating in construction, cleaning and catering courses. The brickwork, physical
education academy, animal care and cycle maintenance courses were closed at the time of
our inspection but advanced plans were in place to reintroduce mentoring and new tiling
qualifications.
3.18 There were work opportunities for boys as wing cleaners and servery workers, and a few
boys worked in the main kitchen at weekends. Boys developed very useful employability
skills in the horticulture, barista and Army cadet courses.
3.19 Outreach provision for boys not attending classroom sessions was targeted well to promote
education and training to the ‘hardest to reach’ boys, including those on restricted regimes,
who had the most significant barriers to learning.
Recommendation
3.20 The quality of outreach provision should be improved further by ensuring that all
planned interventions are delivered in appropriate surroundings.
Quality of provision
3.21 The quality of teaching, coaching, learning and assessment was good. Most boys who
attended education and training made good progress from their starting point. Teachers
planned sessions well, reviewed learning objectives with boys and recorded their progress
well. In the best sessions, teachers used probing questions to check and reinforce boys’
understanding and help them to make good progress. Classroom notice boards were used
well to display work, and good use was made of the electronic white boards to enliven
learning.
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3.22 While boys’ behaviour was challenging at times, most teachers managed this well through a
balance of persistence and considered challenge. Detailed learner profiles were helpful in
identifying individual needs and difficulties.
3.23 Teachers in art and music technology provided very effective coaching, support and
encouragement to help boys develop and practise a wide range of good skills in line drawing
and editing music using information and communication technology. Teachers provided good
support for the more able boys, particularly those following GCSE or advanced level studies.
3.24 Boys with additional needs were given strong support. The engagement and resettlement
team carried out a thorough initial assessment of all new arrivals, developing a personal
learning and skills profile which guided allocation to activities. A team of learning support
staff provided a good range of interventions to help boys with additional and special
educational needs, and those who failed to engage with learning.
3.25 A youth-work service, delivered by Kinetic, a sub-contractor to Novus, supported the
strategy to improve engagement and behaviour management. The service worked with boys
who did not attend education, with the intention of returning them to mainstream provision
as soon as possible.
3.26 Aspects of outreach provision were underdeveloped. Individual outreach learning on the
wings was very effective in helping boys to understand the importance of English and
mathematics skills and to enrol on education courses. However, the planned hours of
outreach for each learner were often not achieved because of regime restrictions such as
those applied after security incidents. Facilities for learning on the wings were inadequate and
teachers sat with boys in busy association areas.
3.27 The newly introduced virtual campus14 was used well for initial assessment and for job
seeking, CV writing and job applications in the weeks immediately before release.
3.28 Teachers effectively challenged inappropriate language, behaviour and personal views based
on stereotypes. The promotion of equality and diversity and respect for others was good.
Recommendations
3.29 The support provided to boys on all courses should be improved so that they
make good progress from their starting points and achieve their planned
qualifications.
3.30 The quality of outreach provision should be further improved by ensuring that all
planned interventions are delivered in appropriate surroundings.
Personal development and behaviour
3.31 Most boys made good progress in education and training sessions and most boys on
vocational training courses developed useful employment-related skills and a good work
ethic.
14 Internet access for prisoners to community education, training and employment opportunities.
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3.32 Boys enjoyed working in Admiral’s coffee shop, rapidly developing employability skills in a
range of food preparation activities and using their mathematics skills when handling money.
Boys had a good understanding of health and safety practices and applied these at work.
3.33 Boys on the Army cadet programme developed useful skills, working together well to
demonstrate use of the NATO phonetic alphabet, and improving their self-discipline as a
result of their training.
3.34 Classroom behaviour was generally appropriate and most boys were attentive and
contributed positively to sessions. In a small minority of sessions, a few boys were not
engaged and disrupted the learning of others.
3.35 Boys valued the useful careers advice and guidance provided by the engagement and
resettlement team and most were able to make informed choices about their next steps in
seeking education, training and future employment in the prison and on release.
Education and vocational achievements
3.36 The proportion of boys achieving their planned learning outcomes required improvement.
GCSE and advanced level success rates were high. Achievement rates for boys who
completed their learning were excellent on most courses. Achievement of functional skills
qualifications had improved during the previous three months following the introduction of
online testing.
3.37 During the first three months of the current academic year, many boys serving short
sentences who had started learning were released or transferred before they could
complete their courses (see paragraph 3.10).
3.38 The quality of work in art and music technology sessions was excellent. The majority of boys
improved their English, mathematics and IT skills from their starting points. Most boys in
education worked well to meet the standards of work expected of them and written work
was of a satisfactory standard.
3.39 Boys in the Admiral’s coffee shop worked well to meet deadlines and developed a range of
useful employment skills. Boys working on the farm demonstrated a good understanding of
safe working practices.
Library
3.40 The library was a small but welcoming facility provided by Leeds City Council.
3.41 Staffed by a part-time senior library assistant, it offered a good range of up-to-date fiction,
non-fiction and reference works, as well as easy readers, graphic novels, periodicals and
newspapers and a reasonable collection of foreign language titles. Other resources included a
good number of audio books and an extensive selection of music CDs. Three computers
were available for boys to use, two of which provided access to the virtual campus. A small
selection of books were provided for boys in areas such as health care and the care and
separation unit. Appropriate access to legal texts, Prison Service Instructions and Orders
was provided.
3.42 Library opening was restricted to Tuesday and Thursday with an additional session on
Saturday morning for Keppel unit. Access to the library was very limited for those who did
not attend education. Although the library was staffed, the two evening sessions had not
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been used by boys since July 2015 because no regime staff had been allocated to move them.
Boys did not receive information about the library on arrival and no formal induction was
offered. About half the population were registered as library users.
3.43 The number of items issued had increased significantly over the previous six months, but
analysis of available data was not sufficiently thorough to identify the number of boys visiting
the library regularly, or participation by particular groups in library activities.
3.44 A few activities to promote literacy such as the six book challenge were offered, but the
planned introduction of Storybook Dads had not been carried out. Attractive wall displays
promoted diversity well.
Recommendations
3.45 The analysis of data should be improved so that use of the library and associated
services can be monitored.
3.46 The range of activities which promote literacy should be enhanced, including the
introduction of Storybook Dads.
Physical education and healthy living
Expected outcomes:
All children and young people understand the importance of healthy living, and are
encouraged and enabled to participate in and enjoy physical education in safety,
regardless of their ability. The programme of activities is inclusive and well planned. It is
varied and includes indoor and outdoor activities.
3.47 Boys had access to a good range of effectively maintained facilities, including a large multipurpose
sports hall, a fitness room with an appropriate range of resistance weights and
cardiovascular equipment and an outdoor football pitch. Boys on the Keppel unit had a
fitness room on the wing, a grassed football pitch and a dedicated exercise room in a
temporary building close to the wing.
3.48 A weekly programme of activities met the needs of all groups of boys. The staff had
maintained a full programme of recreational PE but accredited courses were no longer
offered and staff no longer supported the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
3.49 Effective links with health care staff ensured that boys’ rehabilitation needs were reflected in
their fitness programmes. Attendance at core day PE sessions was around 80%. Healthy living
was actively promoted but was undermined by the regular cancellation of sessions,
particularly for boys on the Keppel unit.
3.50 Access to drinking water was inadequate. Boys were not allowed to bring drinks bottles into
the sports hall building, the water fountain had been removed and boys had to be escorted
individually to drink from the hand basin in the toilet.
3.51 Boys who could not attend the gym were given advice on in-cell exercise. Limited exercise
equipment was available on each wing. There were appropriate, clean changing facilities and
showers, although there were damp problems in the shower room caused by poor
ventilation.
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3.52 Formal induction to the gym was not included in the core day. Officers delivered an
induction which included the safe use of exercise equipment to boys who attended leisure
sessions on Saturdays.
Recommendations
3.53 All boys should have free access to drinking water while exercising.
3.54 Regime constraints should not result in cancelled sessions.
3.55 The ventilation in the shower room of the sports hall should be improved to
control temperature and humidity.
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Section 4. Resettlement
Pre-release and resettlement
Expected outcomes:
Planning for a child or young person’s release or transfer starts on their arrival at the
establishment. Resettlement underpins the work of the whole establishment, supported
by strategic partnerships in the community and informed by assessment of young
people’s risk and need. Ongoing planning ensures a seamless transition into the
community.
4.1 A detailed, up-to-date reducing reoffending strategy was reviewed and updated annually. The
document was comprehensive, covering resettlement pathways and case management work.
A needs analysis of the population was undertaken annually and was used to inform strategic
developments and to ensure that appropriate interventions were available.
4.2 Oversight of resettlement and casework developments were managed through the quarterly
reducing reoffending strategy group. Attendance by departments across the establishment
was appropriate and some community agencies, including youth offending teams (YOTs),
attended regularly.
4.3 Despite good links with YOTs, there were still very limited follow-up data on boys’ progress
after they had been released from Wetherby. Obtaining consistent data was proving
extremely difficult and the long-term effectiveness of the interventions undertaken with boys
in custody remained unclear.
4.4 The casework team at Wetherby was well organised and managed cases efficiently. In our
survey, 58% of boys said they had a training, sentence or remand plan against the comparator
of 43%. The 18 caseworkers consisted of officer and civilian staff allocated to one of four
hubs, two for the main units and one each dedicated to the Keppel and Benbow units. The
seven officer-grade caseworkers continued to be regularly redeployed which caused
considerable frustration. To mitigate the effects of redeployment, these caseworkers were
allocated slightly lower case loads, but a number whom we spoke to said there was a
significant impact on continuity and access for the boys they were working with. This issue
was compounded by the introduction of ‘transforming youth custody’ and the further
restricted access to boys that this afforded.
4.5 Since the last inspection, three social workers had been allocated to the casework
department and now worked with the four hubs. This was a positive initiative which enabled
caseworkers to obtain advice and guidance on the boys’ care. It was hoped that this would
develop into a mentoring and guidance role to help caseworkers manage individual boys.
More recently YOT link workers had been introduced to the department to support
caseworkers, which was also proving a valuable initiative.
4.6 Release on temporary licence (ROTL) was well managed with weekly meetings to consider
boys who potentially met the criteria. Levels of ROTL had increased since the last inspection
and 12 boys had been released on licence in the previous six months from Keppel and 42
from the main site. In most cases ROTL focused on home visits or visits to a college or
accommodation before release. The ‘Wetherby support for the elderly’ project involved four
boys working in the community each day and it was hoped that similar placements would be
developed over the next 12 months.
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4.7 At the time of the inspection, 77 boys were serving sentences of over two years. The
majority were accommodated on Benbow or Keppel units. Procedures to support boys
moving to the adult estate were reasonable. Good links had been established with long-term
establishments and appropriate pre-transition meetings were held well in advance. At the
time of the inspection, five boys over the age of 18 remained at Wetherby because they
were undertaking appropriate education or training programmes.
Recommendation
4.8 Appropriate data should be systematically collected to determine the
resettlement and re-offending outcomes for boys who leave Wetherby and the
Keppel unit.
Training planning and remand management
Expected outcomes:
All children and young people have a training or remand management plan which is
based on an individual assessment of risk and need. Relevant staff work collaboratively
with children and young people and their parents or carers in drawing up and reviewing
their plans. The plans are reviewed regularly and implemented throughout and after
young people’s time in custody to ensure a smooth transition to the community.
4.9 Remand and training plans were well managed. Meetings took place regularly and were well
attended by YOT workers and often by family members. It was relatively rare for wing staff
to attend these meetings and many wing staff we spoke to felt that casework was undertaken
by the dedicated department and was not part of their role. In some cases, particularly on
Keppel and Benbow, written contributions were sent as an alternative but this was
inconsistent.
4.10 All the cases that we reviewed had a plan in place, but the quality varied considerably. In
many cases targets were too generic, such as ‘engage with education’, ‘maintain good order
and discipline’ or ‘provide access to CBT programmes to develop his thinking skills’. Targets
and monitoring did not consistently reflect the risk factors identified in pre-sentence reports
or other assessments. Caseworkers had a good knowledge of boys they were working with,
but did not always understand the link between behaviour in custody and risk of reoffending
or serious harm in the community. Boys were not routinely given a copy of their training
plan or their targets. We saw a number of training plan reviews which listed security
breaches, fights, assaults and other poor behaviour with no analysis of patterns or link to
previous offending behaviour. Boys with risk of serious harm assessments were not routinely
prioritised for engagement or interventions.
4.11 A target had been set for all boys to be seen each week by their caseworker. This was the
case in some examples that we looked at with detailed notes on P-Nomis electronic case
records; in others contact was far less frequent and in some cases workers did not
consistently record their contacts.
4.12 We found exceptions to this. Caseworkers engaged with longer-term boys, particularly staff
working on Keppel, and had more focused contact and greater understanding of the links
between behaviour and risk of harm and reoffending. Caseworkers on Keppel and Benbow
units were also responsible for the management of care plans which were reviewed
fortnightly on Keppel or every six weeks on Benbow. Care plans frequently reflected targets
identified in training plans.
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4.13 Some of the shortfalls had been identified and effective action was being taken, which was
encouraging. The senior social worker had started to offer supervision to all caseworkers,
complemented by weekly sequencing meetings. Cases that had been subject to recent
training plans were reviewed at these meetings to determine how each department could
help to progress the targets. This was a very welcome initiative which helped to progress
work, guide caseworkers and develop self-confidence. We observed one meeting which,
though extremely positive, focused on training planning targets already identified rather than
the sequencing of interventions.
Recommendations
4.14 Staff from all relevant departments should be represented at training planning or
remand management reviews or submit a detailed report if they cannot attend.
(Repeated recommendation Wetherby 4.12)
4.15 Training and remand planning targets should be individual and focused on
addressing identified risks of reoffending and harm.
Public protection
4.16 Boys were screened at reception and those identified as having committed offences against
someone under 18, or subject to a restraining order or harassment order, were reviewed at
the next interdepartmental risk management board (IRMB), which met monthly. The IRMB
made decisions about subsequent monitoring or restrictions on contact and minutes
indicated that suitable discussions took place. Decisions about monitoring appeared
appropriate in the cases that we reviewed.
4.17 Attendance at the IRMB varied and did not include representatives from all key departments.
The police liaison officer did not attend regularly and during the previous six months either
the head of casework or head of security attended meetings. Wing staff did not routinely
attend.
4.18 Management of multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) cases was less
consistent. The prison relied on community YOT workers to identify boys who would be
managed via MAPPA and the initial screening of cases by the prison did not include boys
convicted of a MAPPA offence. Decisions on MAPPA levels were made by YOT workers and
caseworkers did not participate in this process. There was no real consistency in the
evaluation, review or management of MAPPA cases and knowledge of the process in the
team varied. Boys approaching release were not reviewed by the IRMB to ensure that all
necessary arrangements were in place. There was no quality assurance for the small number
of MAPPA F reports that the casework team undertook and the level of analysis of risk in
these cases varied.
4.19 The prison public protection manual had been updated in 2014. The manual indicated that
high risk boys should be monitored by the IRMB. This did not happen and boys identified as
at risk of serious harm were not given priority for interventions.
Recommendations
4.20 Attendance at the monthly interdepartmental risk management board meeting
should include representatives from all key departments.
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4.21 A robust and consistent management plan should be in place for all boys subject
to MAPPA. Caseworkers should work closely with YOTs to ensure that cases are
identified and boys subject to MAPPA level two or three should be monitored at
the monthly IRMB meeting.
4.22 Boys identified as at risk of serious harm should be prioritised for engagement
and appropriate interventions.
Indeterminate sentence young people
4.23 At the time of the inspection, 11 boys were serving indeterminate sentences. They were
accommodated on Benbow or Keppel units. Casework for these boys and others serving
long sentences was generally appropriate. They were prioritised for interventions and
individual work by the psychology department.
Looked-after children
4.24 About half the boys in the establishment were looked-after children. Their status was
identified by the prison social worker shortly after their admission, following a file check and
an interview. The relevant local authority was contacted promptly and reminded of its
responsibility to the child. The initial screening was more thorough than it had been at the
previous inspection. The social workers gathered additional background information which
helped staff to obtain the resources needed to support the boys. Under Section 17 of The
Children Act (1989), staff also gave priority to working with ‘children in need’, which helped
to ensure that services were targeted efficiently at the most vulnerable groups.
4.25 The social work and casework teams now shared accommodation, which aided integration.
An additional social worker had been appointed and a member of the team now had
designated responsibility for the Keppel unit.
4.26 The level of support provided by local authorities remained variable. Lack of consistency in
providing pocket money was common, even by the same local authority. It had previously
been difficult to ensure that statutory care reviews for looked-after children took place
within the required timescale, but we were advised that this was no longer a problem.
4.27 In our survey, only 15% of looked-after children said they received a weekly visit from family
or friends, compared with 39% of other children.
4.28 One of the social workers had recently been involved in an initiative with the national care
leaver agency and it was anticipated that a support group for children in care at Wetherby
would be set up in the near future.
Reintegration planning
Expected outcomes:
Children and young people’s resettlement needs are addressed prior to release.
An effective multi-agency response is used to meet the specific needs of each individual
young person in order to maximise the likelihood of successful reintegration into the
community.
4.29 Adequate practical support continued to be provided on release and staff made sure that
boys were always met by a responsible adult to take them home. We were told of two
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recent cases where the boy had reached the age of 18, and the local authority had asked that
a travel warrant be issued, so that the YOT worker could meet him at the end of the
journey. Prison staff did not think this arrangement was satisfactory and insisted that he be
met at the gate on discharge.
4.30 All boys could have their clothes washed or new clothes handed in before release. They
were issued with unmarked holdalls to carry their belongings.
4.31 The In2Out mentoring scheme continued to provide a very useful additional strand of
support. The scheme was designed to provide post-release support for boys from Yorkshire,
but its scope was flexible and one boy from Peterborough was involved. Over the previous
12 months, about 80 boys had been supported through the scheme. The service was
promoted well and boys who needed help were matched with a mentor before their release.
Where possible, mentors attended the pre-release training planning meeting so that their
work was properly coordinated. Boys continued to receive help from their mentor for an
average of three months after they were released.
Accommodation
4.32 If a boy had potential difficulties with accommodation, this was identified early through the
training planning process. Most cases concerned looked-after children and were dealt with
by the prison social workers. Following the increase in social work resources since the
previous inspections, more attention was being given to ensuring that all boys had suitable
accommodation before they were released. We saw several files which showed that a social
worker had contacted local authorities to ensure that this had been achieved. If it was not
possible to reach agreement, the case was escalated. Records of this work were meticulous
and it was clear that boys were receiving strong support in this area.
4.33 Despite the best efforts of staff, there had been two cases in the previous year where boys
did not have an address to go to on release. They had been taken to their home area
housing office where they were provided with temporary accommodation.
Education, training and employment
4.34 The quality of information, advice and guidance provided by Novus teaching and support staff
was good.
4.35 The engagement and resettlement team gave valued advice on career planning and college
places, created individual action plans and offered guidance on creating a CV and interview
techniques. Information about further and higher education opportunities was provided in
the music technology classroom. Boys received no written information about the education
and training opportunities in the establishment.
4.36 All boys were offered a place on the resettlement course three weeks before release.
Delivered by Novus and Kinetic, the course focused on job-seeking skills and individual
informal learning in areas such as money management, relationships and healthy eating.
4.37 The virtual campus15 had been introduced and was being used to develop job search skills
and complete job applications before release.
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Recommendations
4.38 Boys should be given written and electronic information on education and
training opportunities at Wetherby.
4.39 Use of the virtual campus should be enhanced to create CVs and develop job
search skills.
Health care
4.40 There were effective links with local YOTs to ensure continuity of health care and boys
were only seen before release if they had complex health problems. They were given suitable
supplies of prescribed medicines and those on controlled drugs such as ADHD (attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder) medicines were referred to their local GP for prescribing.
There were effective links with local community mental health teams to support discharge
planning.
Drugs and alcohol
4.41 Young people’s drug and alcohol support service (YPDASS) caseworkers undertook release
planning for boys in a timely manner. The service had good links with local YOTs, some of
whom attended the establishment to share information.
4.42 YPDASS workers offered to accompany boys to their first community service appointments
following release, which assisted reintegration and engagement with support agencies.
4.43 A recently appointed family worker had started to meet family members in visits and was
planning a community visit service for family members.
Finance, benefit and debt
4.44 The level of support boys received under this pathway had declined since the previous
inspections. The link with the local Credit Union no longer existed and boys did not
routinely receive advice during induction on how to open a bank account.
4.45 Some individual advice and guidance on financial matters was provided by caseworkers and
social workers. Caseworkers arranged appointments with the visiting Job Centre Plus
representative for boys who said they needed welfare benefits advice. All these activities
were reactive and lacked coordination.
4.46 About half the boys undertook a pre-release class which included aspects of money
management. There was no planned support for boys who had problems with debt.
Recommendation
4.47 All boys should receive comprehensive advice and guidance on finance, benefit
and debt.
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Children, families and contact with the outside world
4.48 Many children in Wetherby and Keppel were considerable distances from home. In our
survey, 32% of boys at Wetherby and 19% at Keppel said they usually received a visit once a
week and only a quarter of boys said that it was easy for their family to visit. Despite this,
there continued to be no use of Skype or similar technology to support contact.
4.49 The casework team was responsible for helping children to build and maintain family ties.
They updated families on significant events and remained the first point of contact if families
had concerns. Caseworkers monitored boys who did not receive visits and could make
appropriate referrals to an innovative family therapy service called Family Talk. A family
therapist and social worker facilitated sessions with boys who had poor relationships with
close family members. The number of boys using the service remained small, but the impact
for individual boys was significant. The chaplaincy ran a family relationships course twice a
year. The development of ROTL to support family contact for a few boys was positive.
4.50 Visits took place on Wednesday evenings and at weekends. The visitors’ centre offered little
information or support. Visits facilities were basic: the visits hall was clean with comfortable
furniture, but there was no opportunity for visitors to buy hot food and the play area was
not staffed and contained very little equipment. The visits session that we observed started
on time and visitors told us that delays were rare. Visitors we spoke to were positive about
their visit experience and said that they were treated well by staff. Consultation sessions
were held with visitors one weekend a month. Regular family days no longer took place.
Recommendations
4.51 Technology should be used to support family relationships.
4.52 Visitors should be able to buy hot food and the facilities for children visiting
should be improved.
Good practice
4.53 The Family Talk service was an innovative intervention to help boys to rebuild relationships with their
family.
Attitudes, thinking and behaviour
4.54 A wide range of locally approved, relevant group work programmes continued to be
delivered. Between January 2015 and February 2016, 22 boys had completed JETS, the
juvenile estate approved accredited thinking skills course, and 29 boys had completed TEAM,
a locally approved emotional control programme. Thirteen boys had completed the Access
course, which helped more vulnerable boys to improve communication and assertiveness,
and 12 boys had completed STOP, the short-term offending behaviour course.
4.55 The intensive Life Minus Violence programme for boys serving long sentences for serious
violent offences continued to be delivered. At the time of the inspection, this programme
was being delivered individually to five boys.
4.56 There were suitable methods for making referrals and ensuring that sequencing took place
properly.
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4.57 The group work was complemented by useful individual assessment and therapeutic work.
An average of 50 one-to-one sessions a month were carried out by psychologists across the
site.
4.58 We had concerns about the work being carried out with boys who had been convicted of a
sexual offence. Towards the end of 2014 the national contract with The Lucy Faithfull
Foundation for the assessment and treatment of boys who had sexually abused others was
terminated. This work was subsequently commissioned by NHS England and was being
delivered by Focus, a community forensic team from the South West Yorkshire Partnership
NHS Foundation Trust.
4.59 Prison managers told us that links between Focus and the establishment were not strong and
that their work with boys convicted of a sexual offence was not well integrated.
Representatives from Focus did not meet casework staff or psychologists regularly and they
did not contribute to public protection work. Records indicated that the number of
interventions completed since the new service had been introduced was in single figures,
although 33 boys were being held who had been convicted of a sexual offence. We received
a contrasting view from the commissioner of the service who said that suitable arrangements
had been put in place and that they were working well.
4.60 There was an urgent need for this area of work to be reviewed so that all agencies involved
were clear about their role and responsibility and priority was given to reducing risk.
Recommendation
4.61 Robust arrangements should be put in place to ensure that all boys convicted of
a sexual offence are assessed and that work to reduce the risk they present is
carried out efficiently.
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Section 5. Recommendations and
housekeeping points
The following is a listing of recommendations, housekeeping points and examples of good practice
included in this report. The reference numbers at the end of each refer to the paragraph location in
the main report.
Main recommendations To the governor
5.1 MMPR coordinators should not be redeployed to other duties and all staff should be
properly trained. All incidents where force is used should be recorded, including by audio
and body-worn cameras. Staff should complete accurate and detailed use of force reports
within 24 hours of an incident, which should describe all holds applied, including use of pain.
MMPR coordinators should review reports and recordings and address any concerns with
the staff involved. All incidents should be reviewed by a senior manager within seven days.
(S56)
5.2 Boys on the standard regime level should be out of their cells for 10 hours each day, in
accordance with a core day timetable driven by their needs. (S57)
5.3 Education managers should provide a full-time curriculum of education and training activities
that meet the needs of children. Prison and education managers should ensure that boys of
compulsory school age attend a range of appropriate education and training. Regime
constraints should not result in interrupted learning. (S58)
Recommendation To NOMS
Purchases
5.4 Boys should be able to place an order with the prison shop within 24 hours of arrival. (2.131,
repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.115 and Keppel unit 2.108)
Recommendation To NOMS and the YJB
5.5 The transfer of patients to hospital under the Mental Health Act should take place within
agreed Department of Health timescales. (2.118)
Recommendation To the escort contractor
Courts, escort and transfers
5.6 Procedures should be expedited to limit the time boys spend in court cells and ensure a
timely arrival at the prison. Boys should not travel with adults. (1.4)
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Recommendations To the governor
Early days in custody
5.7 The reception area should be cleaned regularly and maintenance issues resolved. (1.12)
5.8 The first night centre should not be used to accommodate boys reintegrating from the care
and separation unit and others who are disruptive. (1.13)
5.9 All new arrivals should be given the opportunity to speak to a peer mentor before they are
locked up for the night. (1.14, repeated recommendation Wetherby 1.13)
5.10 First night risk management plans should be relevant to the boy’s needs and identified risks,
and managers should monitor quality through robust quality assurance. (1.15, repeated
recommendation Wetherby 1.14)
5.11 All new arrivals should receive a good quality induction to the prison. (1.16, repeated
recommendation Wetherby 1.15)
Care and protection of children and young people
5.12 Staff from all relevant areas should attend the weekly safeguarding meetings. (1.21)
5.13 More emphasis should be placed at strategic safeguarding meetings on analysing patterns and
trends and taking appropriate action to address issues that arise. (1.22)
5.14 Children should never be strip-searched under restraint. (1.28)
5.15 There should be clear and accountable systems of support and monitoring for boys who
have been victims of bullying or who withdraw themselves to a significant extent from shared
activities. (1.32)
5.16 The gated cells should be replaced by care suites suitable for vulnerable boys, and those
under continuous supervision should have their own clothes and possessions with them
unless a mental health assessment indicates otherwise. (1.38)
5.17 Structured refresher training in supporting boys at risk of self-harm should be delivered
regularly to all operational staff. (1.39)
Behaviour management
5.18 Components of the behaviour management strategy should be strengthened and they should
complement each other. (1.49)
5.19 More emphasis should be placed on promoting positive behaviour, including more use of
mediation and multidisciplinary work and wider involvement of family members. (1.50)
5.20 Boys should be consulted about the content and application of the rewards and sanctions
scheme. The findings should be used to make the scheme more effective and motivational.
(1.54)
5.21 All intelligence reports should be processed swiftly and actions should be tracked by the
security team. (1.65)
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5.22 All strip-searching should be properly authorised, logged and monitored by the safeguarding
children strategy committee. (1.66)
5.23 The mandatory drug testing suite should be cleaned regularly to ensure it is a suitable, safe
testing environment. (1.67)
5.24 Adjudications should only be used to deal with more serious breaches of rules and all
adjudications should be heard. (1.68)
5.25 Collective punishments, including regime shutdowns, should not be used. (1.69)
5.26 Behaviour management approaches should give priority to describing, modelling, encouraging
and reinforcing constructive behaviour. (1.74)
5.27 Data on violence and bullying should be used to identify trends and to inform specific actions
and strategic priorities. (1.75)
5.28 All boys held in the segregation unit should have access to education, an hour of exercise in
the open air, and be able to make a telephone call every day. (1.89)
5.29 Oversight of the segregation unit should be improved. (1.90)
5.30 Children on an open ACCT document should only be segregated in well documented
exceptional circumstances. (1.91)
Residential units
5.31 All graffiti should be removed promptly. (2.9)
5.32 Toilets should be adequately screened, with seats and lids. (2.10)
5.33 Regular monitoring of cell call bell response times should be undertaken to ensure they are
answered promptly. (2.11)
5.34 Boys on remand should be able to wear their own clothes. (2.12, repeated recommendation
Wetherby 2.10)
Relationships between staff and children and young people
5.35 The poor perceptions of boys about treatment by staff should be investigated and addressed.
(2.19)
5.36 Personal officers should introduce themselves to boys as soon as possible after arrival, and
undertake and record regular and meaningful welfare checks. (2.20, repeated
recommendation Wetherby 2.17)
Equality and diversity
5.37 The equality policy should be updated. (2.28, repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.25)
5.38 There should be effective monitoring across both sites of outcomes for boys from all
protected characteristics groups and action taken to rectify identified disadvantage. (2.29)
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5.39 Consultation and peer support groups should be held for all boys with protected
characteristics. (2.41, repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.38)
5.40 The poor perceptions of safety by boys who consider themselves to have a disability should
be addressed. (2.42, repeated recommendation Wetherby 2.37)
5.41 The reasons for the underrepresentation on the unit of boys from minority ethnic and
Muslim backgrounds should be investigated. (2.43, repeated recommendation Keppel unit
2.32)
5.42 Foreign national boys under threat of deportation should have access to specialist legal
advice. (2.44, repeated recommendation Keppel unit 2.33)
Complaints
5.43 The reasons why some boys have no confidence in the integrity of the complaints system
should be investigated and appropriate action taken. (2.55)
Legal rights
5.44 Professional visitors should be able to book a private interview room in advance. (2.59)
Health services
5.45 All areas for the treatment of patients should be cleaned and should meet national infection
control standards. (2.77)
5.46 Nurses should be called to and routinely attend any use of force/restraint. (2.78)
5.47 All health care staff should have personal protection/breakaway training to support them and
increase their confidence. (2.79)
5.48 All prison staff should be trained in basic resuscitation skills, including use of the automated
defibrillator. (2.80)
5.49 The prison regime should not compromise boys’ access to health care appointments and
appropriate measures should be taken to improve the effective use of clinics. (2.89)
5.50 The inpatient facility should be closed and robust arrangements made to ensure that boys
with acute health needs are transferred to hospital or managed in the prison with support
from health services. (2.90)
5.51 A pharmacist led team, including cover for absence, should ensure robust medicines
governance. Pharmacy led clinics, clinical audits and medication reviews should be conducted
regularly. (2.102)
5.52 Two staff should be present during the administration of a controlled drug in line with the
standard operating procedure and best practice. (2.103)
5.53 There should be a robust system for ensuring that boys receive prescribed medicines when
attending court. (2.104)
5.54 All prison staff should receive regular mental health awareness training. (2.117)
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Catering
5.55 Boys should be able to dine in association for all meals. (2.124, repeated recommendation
Wetherby 2.109)
5.56 The fabric and painting programme for the catering department should be improved to
prevent potential hygiene hazards. (2.125)
5.57 Boys from across the establishment should have the opportunity to work in the kitchen to
gain qualifications in catering. (2.126)
Time out of cell
5.58 The core day should be revised to meet the needs of the young population at Wetherby and
Keppel. (3.4)
5.59 Boys should be given the opportunity to spend at least one hour in the open air every day.
(3.5)
Education, learning and skills
5.60 Managers should improve their collection, analysis and use of data to monitor more
accurately participation in and the impact of the provision. (3.14)
5.61 The quality of outreach provision should be improved further by ensuring that all planned
interventions are delivered in appropriate surroundings. (3.20)
5.62 The support provided to boys on all courses should be improved so that they make good
progress from their starting points and achieve their planned qualifications. (3.29)
5.63 The quality of outreach provision should be further improved by ensuring that all planned
interventions are delivered in appropriate surroundings. (3.30)
5.64 The analysis of data should be improved so that use of the library and associated services can
be monitored. (3.45)
5.65 The range of activities which promote literacy should be enhanced, including the
introduction of Storybook Dads. (3.46)
Physical education and healthy living
5.66 All boys should have free access to drinking water while exercising. (3.53)
5.67 Regime constraints should not result in cancelled sessions. (3.54)
5.68 The ventilation in the shower room of the sports hall should be improved to control
temperature and humidity. (3.55)
Pre-release and resettlement
5.69 Appropriate data should be systematically collected to determine the resettlement and reoffending
outcomes for boys who leave Wetherby and the Keppel unit. (4.8)
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Training planning and remand management
5.70 Staff from all relevant departments should be represented at training planning or remand
management reviews or submit a detailed report if they cannot attend. (4.14, repeated
recommendation Wetherby 4.12)
5.71 Training and remand planning targets should be individual and focused on addressing
identified risks of reoffending and harm. (4.15)
5.72 Attendance at the monthly interdepartmental risk management board meeting should include
representatives from all key departments. (4.20)
5.73 A robust and consistent management plan should be in place for all boys subject to MAPPA.
Caseworkers should work closely with YOTs to ensure that cases are identified and boys
subject to MAPPA level two or three should be monitored at the monthly IRMB meeting.
(4.21)
5.74 Boys identified as at risk of serious harm should be prioritised for engagement and
appropriate interventions. (4.22)
Reintegration planning
5.75 Boys should be given written and electronic information on education and training
opportunities at Wetherby. (4.38)
5.76 Use of the virtual campus should be enhanced to create CVs and develop job search skills.
(4.39)
5.77 All boys should receive comprehensive advice and guidance on finance, benefit and debt.
(4.47)
5.78 Technology should be used to support family relationships. (4.51)
5.79 Visitors should be able to buy hot food and the facilities for children visiting should be
improved. (4.52)
5.80 Robust arrangements should be put in place to ensure that all boys convicted of a sexual
offence are assessed and that work to reduce the risk they present is carried out efficiently.
(4.61)
Examples of good practice
5.81 CCTV of ACCT observations by night staff was monitored for one wing each week, to
check that the required observations had been carried out. (1.40)
5.82 Health care support workers contributed to the prison induction programme, which helped
boys understand how to use health services and provided an opportunity to deliver basic
health education information. (2.81)
5.83 The printed list used by nurses and technicians gave clear details of boys due to receive
medicines, including notes about specific issues, and supported safe medicines administration.
(2.105)
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5.84 The Family Talk service was an innovative intervention to help boys to rebuild relationships
with their family. (4.53)
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Section 6. Appendices
Appendix I: Inspection team
Peter Clarke Chief inspector
Deborah Butler Team leader
Ian Dickens Inspector
Angela Johnson Inspector
Martin Kettle Inspector
Ian Macfadyen Inspector
Keith McInnis Inspector
Angus Mulready-Jones Inspector
Gordon Riach Inspector
Andy Rooke Inspector
Paul Roberts Substance misuse inspector
Nicola Rabjohns Health services inspector
Noor Mohammed Pharmacist
Malcolm Irons Care Quality Commission inspector
Gerard McGrath Ofsted inspector
Steven Oliver-Watts Ofsted inspector
Jayne Price Observer
Tim McSweeney Researcher
Helen Ranns Researcher
Natalie-Anne Hall Researcher
Sophie Skinner Researcher
Heidi Webb Researcher
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Appendix II: Progress on recommendations from the
last report, Wetherby
The following is a summary of the main findings from the last report and a list of all the
recommendations made, organised under the four tests of a healthy prison. The reference numbers
at the end of each recommendation refer to the paragraph location in the previous report. If a
recommendation has been repeated in the main report, its new paragraph number is also provided.
Safety
Children and young people, particularly the most vulnerable, are held safely.
At the last inspection in 2015, boys continued to spend too long at court and frequently arrived at Wetherby
late. They were treated well on arrival. The reception and first night procedures were sound but the location
of different groups of boys on the first night unit was not appropriate. Some boys did not receive a proper
induction. Child protection procedures were effective but Safeguarding arrangements required some
improvements. Levels of self-harm had reduced slightly and vulnerable boys were looked after well. Most
elements of discipline were managed well, although the rewards and sanctions scheme was not motivational.
Evidence showed that the use of force had increased and the governance associated with it was not
sufficiently accountable. The care and separation unit continued to provide an unsuitable environment for
boys. Levels of violence remained high and serious incidents were becoming more common. Some of these
had resulted in staff sustaining very serious injuries. The current arrangements to deal with violence were
having limited impact. Outcomes for children and young people were not sufficiently good against this healthy
prison test.
Main recommendations
The issue of excessive time spent in court cells and associated late arrivals should be resolved as a
priority. (S76)
Not achieved
The separation and care unit should be improved so that it is a suitable environment in which to
work with difficult and challenging boys. All boys in the separation and care unit should have detailed
care and reintegration plans, based on an initial and ongoing assessment of their risks and needs, with
access to as full a regime as possible and with specific and time-bound targets. (S77)
Partially achieved
An effective, comprehensive strategy should be developed in order to understand and reduce the
high levels of violence among boys. (S78)
Partially achieved
Recommendations
Boys should not be transported with adult prisoners. (1.4)
Not achieved
All new arrivals should be given the opportunity to speak to a peer mentor before they are locked
up for the night. (1.13)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 1.14)
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First night risk management plans should be relevant to the young person’s needs and identified risks,
and managers should monitor quality through robust quality assurance. (1.14)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 1.15)
All new arrivals should receive a good quality induction to the prison. (1.15)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 1.16)
Numbers should be added to pin phones quickly so that boys can maintain contact with their families
on arrival. (1.16)
Partially achieved
Formal systems should be fully developed to support victims of bullying. (1.38)
Not achieved
The quality of care maps should be improved. (1.46)
Not achieved
All aspects of behaviour management should be included in the strategy. Thorough monitoring
should be carried out to identify trends and actions taken to address issues that arise. (1.50)
Partially achieved
Staff undertaking mediation should be trained in its use and the use of mediation should be
monitored. (1.51)
Not achieved
All strip-searching should be monitored by the safeguarding children strategy committee. (1.63)
Not achieved
The analysis of data on levels of violence should be improved. (1.74)
Partially achieved
Use of force documentation should be completed as soon as possible after an incident. (1.81)
Not achieved
Use of force should be monitored by the safeguarding committee and all incidents should be
reviewed quickly after the incident has taken place. (1.82)
Not achieved
MMPR specialist staff should not be redeployed to other duties. (1.83)
Not achieved
All boys should be seen by health care staff immediately after an incident of use of force. (1.84)
Not achieved
Boys in the separation and care unit should be able to have a shower and make a telephone call
every day. (1.92)
Not achieved
Use of the separation and care unit should be monitored by the safeguarding committee and kept
under constant review. (1.93)
Not achieved
The prison and the YPDASS should work together to ensure that all one-to-one sessions with boys
take place in suitably respectful and therapeutic environments and not through closed cell doors.
(1.102)
Achieved
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Respect
Children and young people are treated with respect for their human dignity.
At the last inspection in 2015, the living conditions were reasonable. Relationships between staff and boys
were positive and staff remained confident about challenging poor behaviour. Boys from minority groups were
mostly well supported. Boys’ religious needs were well catered for. Responses to some complaints did not
address the issues raised. Boys received better support in relation to legal rights. Health care provision was
reasonably good. Boys were relatively positive about the food. Outcomes for children and young people were
reasonably good against this healthy prison test.
Recommendations
Cells should have appropriate storage facilities and adequately screened toilets with seats and lids.
(2.8)
Partially achieved
Showers should be sufficiently hot and kept free of graffiti. (2.9)
Partially achieved
Boys on remand should be able to wear their own clothes. (2.10)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.12)
Personal officers should introduce themselves to boys as soon as possible after arrival, and undertake
and record regular and meaningful welfare checks. (2.17)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.20)
The equality policy should be updated. (2.25)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.28)
The poor perceptions of safety by boys who consider themselves to have a disability should be
addressed. (2.37)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.42)
Consultation and peer support groups should be held for all boys with protected characteristics.
(2.38)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.41)
All responses to complaints should be timely, should address the issue and should be underpinned by
a robust quality assurance process. (2.49)
Achieved
There should be a full health needs assessment to ensure that the services commissioned meet the
needs of the population. (2.65)
Not achieved
All staff should have regular recorded clinical and managerial supervision. (2.66)
Achieved
All areas for the treatment of patients should meet infection control standards and be fit for
purpose. (2.67)
Not achieved
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Boys should be able to complain about health services through a well publicised confidential system.
(2.68)
Achieved
An effective incident reporting and monitoring system should be established and outcomes analysed
to improve service delivery. (2.69)
Achieved
Barrier protection should be available supported by a policy appropriate to the needs of boys. (2.70)
Achieved
Boys should have timely access to an optician. (2.80)
Achieved
The failure-to-attend rate for all clinics should be investigated and appropriate measures taken to
improve the use of clinics. (2.81)
Partially achieved
A pharmacist should visit the establishment regularly to check the systems in operation and support
the pharmacy technician. Pharmacy led clinics, clinical audit and medication review should be
provided. (2.89)
Partially achieved
There should be two staff present during the administration of a controlled drug in line with best
practice. (2.90)
Not achieved
There should be an oral health promotion strategy which embraces national guidance and provides
an excellent standard of oral health promotion. (2.97)
No longer relevant
Continuing mental health awareness training should be established for custody staff. (2.103)
Not achieved
Boys should have regular planned interventions without disruption or cancellation. (2.104)
Achieved
Boys should be able to dine in association for all meals. (2.109)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, paragraph 2.124)
More boys should have the opportunity to work in the kitchen and local hospitality industry, and gain
qualifications in catering (2.110)
Partially achieved
Boys should be able to place an order with the prison shop within 24 hours of their arrival. (2.115)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.131)
The content of the reception packs should be reviewed in consultation with boys to ensure it meets
their needs until they receive their first full order. (2.116)
Achieved
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Purposeful activity
Children and young people are able, and expected, to engage in activity that is
likely to benefit them.
At the last inspection in 2015, boys had slightly less time out of their cell than previously. The significant
minority of boys on restricted regimes received inadequate amounts of time out of their cell each day.
Leadership and management of learning and skills were good. The quality of teaching and learning was also
good, as was behaviour management. There was an appropriate range of provision for learning and skills.
Outcomes were good but there was a need to ensure that boys did not drop out of courses, particularly
functional skills. Access to the library was poor but access to the gym was good. Overall, Ofsted’s judgement
was that provision was good. Outcomes for children and young people were reasonably good against this
healthy prison test.
Recommendations
All boys should receive a full regime. (3.6)
Not achieved
Boys should be given the opportunity to spend at least one hour in the open air every day. (3.7)
Not achieved
All prison departments should cooperate to ensure that more boys attend their planned activities.
(3.15)
Not achieved
The Manchester College should improve their analysis of data to better inform curriculum planning
and allocation. (3.16)
Not achieved
Teachers should be encouraged to extend their subject expertise by linking with good providers in
the community. (3.17)
Not achieved
Allocation procedures should be improved to ensure that all places are used and that boys are placed
on courses most appropriate to their needs. (3.22)
Achieved
When the curriculum is reviewed under transforming youth custody, greater attention should be
placed to providing progression routes in vocational areas through qualifications that will enable
learners to access work or further training on release. (3.23)
Not achieved
The Manchester College should share the best practice demonstrated by their most effective
teachers to help less skilled and experienced staff improve the content and delivery of their lessons.
(3.28)
Achieved
The planned replacement of IT equipment and software should be carried out as a priority. (3.29)
Achieved
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TMC and prison staff should work together to reduce the number of boys who fail to complete their
functional skills qualifications. (3.35)
Not achieved
Teachers should provide boys with detailed advice on how they can improve their work. (3.36)
Achieved
All learners should receive information about library services at induction and should be able to use
the library at least once a week. (3.40)
Not achieved
The showers should be refurbished as a priority. (3.47)
Achieved
The collective initiative between PE, psychology and programmes staff to address poor behaviour
patterns in boys should be reinstated. (3.48)
Not achieved
The prison should provide opportunities for boys to play against visiting teams from the community.
(3.49)
Not achieved
Resettlement
Children and young people are effectively helped to prepare for their release
back into the community and to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
At the last inspection in 2015, the strategic management of resettlement remained effective and good links
had been established with community partners. The planning arrangements were reliable and support for
looked-after children had been extended to include children in need. Public protection arrangements were
good. Improvements had been made to some of the resettlement pathways. Some very good work had been
carried out to support boys transferring to the adult estate. Late release was being used effectively to
encourage boys to make more constructive use of their time in custody. Distance from home was an ever
greater problem, although some visits arrangements had improved. Programmes continued to be run
efficiently but there was no provision for boys convicted of a sexual offence. Outcomes for children and young
people were good against this healthy prison test.
Recommendations
There should be a systematic collection of resettlement and re-offending outcomes for boys who
leave Wetherby. (4.8)
Not achieved
Staff from all relevant departments should be represented at training planning or remand
management reviews or submit a detailed report if they cannot attend. (4.12)
Partially achieved (Recommendation repeated, 4.14)
Operational links between the casework team and The Manchester College should be strengthened
to improve ROTL opportunities and resettlement outcomes. (4.28)
Achieved
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Alternative means of facilitating contact between boys and their families, making use of widely
available technology, should be provided to supplement visits. (4.39)
Not achieved
There should be no limit on the number of visits remanded boys can receive. (4.40)
Not achieved
The visitors' centre and visits hall should offer a better environment, including supervised children’s
play areas and a wider and healthier range of refreshments. (4.41)
Not achieved
Gaps in the provision of necessary services and interventions should not occur because of changes to
contractual arrangements. (4.46)
Not achieved
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Appendix III: Progress on recommendations from
the last report, Keppel unit
The following is a summary of the main findings from the last report and a list of all the
recommendations made, organised under the four tests of a healthy prison. The reference numbers
at the end of each recommendation refer to the paragraph location in the previous report. If a
recommendation has been repeated in the main report, its new paragraph number is also provided.
Safety
Children and young people, particularly the most vulnerable, are held safely.
At the last inspection in 2015, too many boys arrived at Keppel late at night. Support during early days in
custody was very good. Safeguarding and child protection procedures were effective. Care planning meetings
were regular and reasonably effective. Many boys displayed self-harming behaviour and staff cared for them
well. Many boys said they had been victimised by other boys and staff provided good support to them and
challenged bullies. New behaviour management procedures addressed poor behaviour effectively. Security
was proportionate. Staff worked to de-escalate incidents, but the recording and monitoring of managing and
minimising physical restraint (MMPR) were poor. Adjudications were conducted well. Substance misuse
services were reasonably good. Outcomes for children and young people were good against this healthy prison
test.
Recommendations
Boys should not be transported with adults and should arrive at the establishment before 7pm. (1.5)
Not achieved
The enhanced observation of new arrivals should meet all the needs of boys new to the unit. (1.15)
Partially achieved
The care planning process should ensure that there is ongoing assessment and review of boys’ needs
and that these needs are addressed by targeted services. Care plans should be readily understood by
boys and staff. (1.26)
Partially achieved
Key staff should be trained to handle a disclosure of abuse made to them by a child. (1.34)
Achieved
The gated cell should be replaced by a care suite suitable for vulnerable boys. (1.48)
Not achieved
The safeguarding committee should scrutinise the use of anti-ligature clothing and constant
observations, particularly in the gated cell. (1.49)
Achieved
All unit staff should be trained in managing self-harm incidents. (1.50)
Not achieved
Quality assurance of minor reports should be regularly undertaken and recorded. (1.73)
Not achieved
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Pain compliance techniques should not be used. (1.85)
Not achieved
All use of force dossiers should be completed. (1.86)
Not achieved
Boys in the separation and care unit should be able to have a shower and make a telephone call
every day. (1.91)
Not achieved
The YPDASS should continue to provide a dedicated worker on the Keppel unit to ensure an
adequate level of care for boys are in most need. (1.98)
Achieved
Respect
Children and young people are treated with respect for their human dignity.
At the last inspection in 2015, residential units were clean and provided a decent environment. Outdoor areas
were therapeutic and well maintained. Relationships between boys and staff were excellent. The diverse
needs of boys were identified and met. Faith provision was good. Complaints were well managed. Health
services met the needs of boys well. The quality of food was good. Outcomes for children and young people
were good against this healthy prison test.
Recommendations
All boys should be allowed to wear their own clothes subject to security considerations. (2.8)
Not achieved
In order to help prevent discrimination towards boys from all backgrounds, diversity monitoring
specific to the unit should be developed. (2.24)
Not achieved
The reasons for the underrepresentation on the unit of boys from minority ethnic and Muslim
backgrounds should be investigated. (2.32)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.43)
Foreign national boys under threat of deportation should have access to specialist legal advice. (2.33)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.44)
There should be a full health needs assessment to ensure that the services commissioned meet the
needs of the population. (2.61)
Not achieved
All staff should have regular recorded clinical and managerial supervision to enable them to work
effectively. (2.62)
Achieved
The floor in the treatment room should be sealed to meet infection control standards. (2.63)
Not achieved
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Boys should be able to complain about health services through a well publicised confidential system.
(2.64)
Achieved
Boys should have timely access to an optician and dentist. (2.74)
Achieved
Pharmacy-led clinics, clinical audit and medication reviews should be provided. (2.80)
Partially achieved
Controlled drugs should be stored in a secure, legally compliant cabinet. (2.81)
Achieved
Boys should have regular planned interventions without disruption or cancellation because of custody
staff levels. (2.92)
Achieved
Regular mental health awareness training for custody staff should be established. (2.93)
Not achieved
The fabric of the kitchen building should be improved to remove potential hygiene hazards such as
the paintwork and damaged floor. (2.103)
Not achieved
Keppel unit boys should be given the opportunity to work and train in the kitchen. (2.104)
Not achieved
Boys should be able to place an order with the prison shop within 24 hours of their arrival. (2.108)
Not achieved (Recommendation repeated, 2.131)
Purposeful activity
Children and young people are able, and expected, to engage in activity that is
likely to benefit them.
At the last inspection in 2015, time out of cell was good. Management of activities was effective. The range
of provision was adequate, although better for boys staying for shorter periods. Teaching, learning and
assessment were of good quality. Boys were able to develop excellent life skills through some innovative
projects. The library was adequate. The gym provided good facilities. Outcomes for children and young people
were good against this healthy prison test.
Recommendations
All boys should be afforded the opportunity to exercise in the open air daily. (3.7)
Achieved
A robust prison self-assessment process should identify areas for improvement in the unit. (3.14)
Achieved
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Analysis and use of data should allow for improved identification and investigation of trends and for
effective evaluation of provision. (3.15)
Achieved
Boys, especially those serving longer sentences, should have more opportunities to progress to
qualifications above level one, including a wide range of GCSEs. (3.20)
Achieved
There should be effective use of information learning technology, including the virtual campus, to
help teachers deliver more interactive learning. (3.27)
Achieved
All necessary repairs should be carried out to ensure the PE facilities are well maintained and
drinking water should be made available in the gym. (3.46)
Achieved
Resettlement
Children and young people are effectively helped to prepare for their release
back into the community and to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
At the last inspection in 2015, the reducing reoffending strategy was good. Public protection work was
managed well. Boys had easy access to caseworkers and sentence planning work was good. Looked-after
children received effective support. Reintegration planning and pre-release work were good. Provision on most
pathways was reasonable, but not enough was done to help boys keep in touch with their families and there
had been a gap in services for boys with sexual offending needs. There was no systematic post-release follow
up. Outcomes for children and young people were good against this healthy prison test.
Recommendations
Resettlement and reoffending outcomes for boys who leave the unit should be systematically
collected. (4.8)
Not achieved
A transitions policy should be developed for the unit. (4.9)
Achieved
The College should provide sufficient staff to ensure that boys have appropriate access to
information, advice and guidance throughout their custody. (4.30)
Achieved
All boys should have access to a pre-release programme to help them develop and focus on plans for
release. (4.31)
Partially achieved
Technology such as Skype should be used to help boys maintain contact with their families. (4.41)
Not achieved
There should be no limit on the number of visits remanded boys can receive. (4.42)
Not achieved
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All visitors should have the opportunity to buy hot food. (4.43)
Not achieved
The Youth Justice Board should ensure that future gaps in the provision of necessary services and
interventions should not occur as a result of changes to contractual arrangements. (4.47)
Not achieved
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Appendix IV: Establishment population profile
Please note: the following figures were supplied by the establishment and any errors are the establishment’s
own.
Population breakdown by:
Status Number of young people %
Sentenced 219 81.4
Recall 2 0.7
Convicted unsentenced
Remand 48 17.8
Detainees
Total 269 100
Age Number of young people %
15 years 8 3
16 years 58 21.6
17 years 162 60.2
18 years 41 15.2
Total 269 100
Nationality Number of young people %
British 242 90.3
Foreign nationals 26 9.7
Total 268 100
Ethnicity Number of young people %
White
British 179 66.5
Irish 0 0
Gypsy/Irish Traveller 1 0.4
Other white 16 5.9
Mixed
White and black Caribbean 15 5.6
White and black African 3 1.1
White and Asian 1 0.4
Other mixed 2 0.7
Asian or Asian British
Indian 1 0.4
Pakistani 13 4.8
Bangladeshi 6 2.2
Chinese 1` 0.4
Other Asian 6 2.2
Black or black British
Caribbean 10 3.7
African 4 1.5
Other black 8 3
Other ethnic group
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Arab
Other ethnic group 3 1.1
Not stated
Total 269 100
Religion Number of young people %
Baptist
Church of England 23 8.6
Roman Catholic 39 14.5
Other Christian denominations 33 12.3
Muslim 40 14.9
Sikh 1 0.4
Hindu
Buddhist
Jewish
Other 2 0.7
No religion 130 48.3
Not stated 1 0.4
Total 269 100
Other demographics Number of young people %
Gypsy/Romany/Traveller 1 0.4
Total 1 0.4
Sentenced only – length of stay by age
Length
of stay
<1 mth 1–3
mths
3–6
mths
6–12
mths
1–2 yrs 2 yrs + 4 yrs + Total
Age
15 years 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 4
16 years 3 14 13 13 6 0 0 49
17 years 11 38 29 39 11 0 0 128
18 years 1 10 15 6 6 0 0 38
Total 17 64 57 58 23 0 0 219
Unsentenced only – length of stay by age
Length
of stay
<1 mth 1–3
mths
3–6
mths
6–12
mths
1–2 yrs 2 yrs+ 4 yrs + Total
Age
15 years 2 1 1 4
16 years 3 3 3 9
17 years 13 16 5 34
18 years 1 1 1 3
Total 18 21 10 1 50
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Main offence Number of young people %
Violence against the person
Sexual offences
Burglary
Robbery
Theft and handling
Fraud and forgery
Drugs offences
Other offences
Offence not recorded / holding
warrant
Total
Number of DTOs by age and full sentence length, including the time in the community
Sentence 4
mths
6
mths
8
mths
10
mths
12
mths
18
mths
24
mths
Recall Total
Age
15 years
16 years 2 2 2 6
17 years 2 1 2 5 10 20
18 years 3 2 2 5 12
Total 5 1 6 9 17 38
Number of Section 91s, (determinate sentences only) by age and length of sentence
Sentence Under
2 yrs
2–3 yrs 3–4 yrs 4–5 yrs 5 yrs + Recall Total
Age
15 years
16 years 14 14
17 years 27 27
18 years 3 3
Total 44 44
Number of indeterminate sentences by age
Age Total
15 years 0 0
16 years 3 3
17 years 6 6
18 years 1 1
Total 10 10
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Appendix V: Summary of children and young people
questionnaires and interviews, Wetherby
Children and young people survey methodology
A voluntary, confidential and anonymous survey of the population of young people (15–18
years) was carried out by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
Sampling
Questionnaires were offered to all young people.
Distributing and collecting questionnaires
Every attempt was made to distribute the questionnaires to respondents individually. This gave
researchers an opportunity to explain the purpose of the survey and to answer respondents’
questions. We also stressed the voluntary nature of the survey and provided assurances about
confidentiality and the independence of the Inspectorate. This information is also provided in writing
on the front cover of the questionnaire.
Interviews were offered to any young person who could not read or write in English, or who had
literacy difficulties.
Respondents were not asked to put their names on their questionnaire, although their responses
could be identified back to them in line with child protection requirements. In order to ensure
confidentiality, respondents were asked to seal their completed questionnaire in the envelope
provided and either hand it back to a member of the research team at a specified time or leave it in
their room for collection.
Refusals were noted and no attempts were made to replace them.
Survey response
At the time of the survey on 22 February 2016 the young person population at HMYOI Wetherby
was 224. Questionnaires were distributed to all 224 young people.
We received a total of 201 completed questionnaires, a response rate of 90%. This included one
questionnaire completed via interview. Four respondents refused to complete a questionnaire and 19
questionnaires were not returned.
Wing/unit Number of completed survey returns
B 26
C 45
D 44
E 43
F 40
Segregation unit 3
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Presentation of survey results and analyses
Over the following pages we present the survey results for HMYOI Wetherby.
First a full breakdown of responses is provided for each question. In this full breakdown all
percentages, including those for filtered questions, refer to the full sample. Percentages have been
rounded and therefore may not add up to 100%.
We also present a number of comparative analyses. In all the comparative analyses that follow,
statistically significant16 differences are indicated by shading. Results that are significantly better are
indicated by green shading, results that are significantly worse are indicated by blue shading. If the
difference is not statistically significant there is no shading. Orange shading has been used to show a
statistically significant difference in young people’s background details.
Filtered questions are clearly indented and preceded by an explanation of how the filter has been
applied. Percentages for filtered questions refer to the number of respondents filtered to that
question. For all other questions, percentages refer to the entire sample. All missing responses have
been excluded from analyses.
Percentages shown in the full breakdown may differ slightly from those shown in the comparative
analyses. This is because the data have been weighted to enable valid statistical comparison between
establishments.
The following comparative analyses are presented:
The current survey responses from HMYOI Wetherby in 2016 compared with responses from
young people surveyed in all other young offender institutions. This comparator is based on all
responses from young people surveys carried out in five YOIs since April 2015.
The current survey responses from HMYOI Wetherby in 2016 compared with the responses of
young people surveyed at HMYOI Wetherby in 2015.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between the responses of white young people and those
from a black and minority ethnic group.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between the responses of Muslim young people and nonMuslim
young people.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between the responses of young people who consider
themselves to have a disability and those who do not consider themselves to have a disability.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between responses of young people who have been in
local authority care and those who have not been in local authority care.
A best and worst wing analysis within the 2016 survey.
16 A statistically significant difference between the two samples is one that is unlikely to have arisen by chance alone, and
can therefore be assumed to represent a real difference between the two populations. In order to appropriately adjust pvalues
in light of multiple testing, p<0.01 was considered statistically significant for all comparisons undertaken. This
means there is only a 1% likelihood that the difference is due to chance.
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Survey summary
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
Q1 How old are you?
15 ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
16 ....................................................................................................................................................... 44 (22%)
17 ....................................................................................................................................................... 116 (58%)
18 ....................................................................................................................................................... 33 (17%)
Q2 Are you a British citizen?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 189 (95%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 9 (5%)
Q3 Do you understand spoken English?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 198 (100%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q4 Do you understand written English?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 196 (99%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 1 (1%)
Q5 What is your ethnic origin?
White - British ....................................................................................................................................... 123 (62%)
White - Irish .......................................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
White - Other........................................................................................................................................ 8 (4%)
Black or Black British - Caribbean ...................................................................................................... 9 (5%)
Black or Black British - African............................................................................................................ 6 (3%)
Black or Black British - Other.............................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
Asian or Asian British - Indian ............................................................................................................. 1 (1%)
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani......................................................................................................... 11 (6%)
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi.................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Asian or Asian British - Chinese........................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Other.............................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
Mixed race - White and Black Caribbean ......................................................................................... 17 (9%)
Mixed race - White and Black African............................................................................................... 4 (2%)
Mixed race - White and Asian ............................................................................................................ 2 (1%)
Mixed race - Other............................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
Arab........................................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Other ethnic group ............................................................................................................................... 1 (1%)
Q6 What is your religion?
None....................................................................................................................................................... 76 (39%)
Church of England ................................................................................................................................ 37 (19%)
Catholic.................................................................................................................................................. 44 (22%)
Protestant............................................................................................................................................... 4 (2%)
Other Christian denomination ............................................................................................................. 4 (2%)
Buddhist ................................................................................................................................................. 1 (1%)
Hindu ..................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Jewish ..................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Muslim ................................................................................................................................................... 30 (15%)
Sikh......................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 8 (4%)
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No....................................................................................................................................................... 179 (92%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 7 (4%)
Q8 Do you have any children?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 14 (7%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 182 (93%)
Q9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability (i.e. do you need help with any long-term
physical, mental or learning needs)?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 32 (16%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 164 (84%)
Q10 Have you ever been in local authority care?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 57 (29%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 138 (71%)
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
Q1 Are you sentenced?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 164 (82%)
No - unsentenced/on remand ............................................................................................................. 35 (18%)
Q2 How long is your sentence (the full DTO sentence)?
Not sentenced....................................................................................................................................... 35 (18%)
Less than 6 months.............................................................................................................................. 28 (14%)
6 to 12 months..................................................................................................................................... 32 (16%)
More than 12 months, up to 2 years................................................................................................. 41 (21%)
More than 2 years................................................................................................................................ 55 (28%)
Indeterminate sentence for public protection (IPP)........................................................................... 7 (4%)
Q3 How long have you been in this establishment?
Less than 1 month............................................................................................................................ 21 (11%)
1 to 6 months................................................................................................................................... 102 (51%)
More than 6 months, but less than 12 months............................................................................ 45 (23%)
12 months to 2 years....................................................................................................................... 30 (15%)
More than 2 years............................................................................................................................ 2 (1%)
Q4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 128 (65%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 70 (35%)
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
Q1 On your most recent journey here, did you feel safe?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 150 (76%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 25 (13%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 22 (11%)
Q2 On your most recent journey here, were there any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and
females travelling with you?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 73 (37%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 93 (47%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 33 (17%)
Q3 On your most recent journey here, how long did you spend in the van?
Less than 2 hours ................................................................................................................................. 69 (35%)
2 to 4 hours........................................................................................................................................... 99 (50%)
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More than 4 hours ............................................................................................................................... 18 (9%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Q4 On your most recent journey here, were you offered a toilet break?
My journey was less than 2 hours ................................................................................................. 69 (35%)
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 21 (11%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 102 (52%)
Don't remember ............................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Q5 On your most recent journey here, were you offered anything to eat or drink?
My journey was less than 2 hours...................................................................................................... 69 (35%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 56 (29%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 64 (33%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Q6 On your most recent journey here, how did you feel you were treated by the escort staff?
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 29 (15%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 76 (38%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 60 (30%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 13 (7%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 8 (4%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Q7 Before you arrived here, did you receive any information to help you prepare for coming
here?
Yes - and it was helpful.................................................................................................................... 19 (10%)
Yes - but it was not helpful.............................................................................................................. 29 (15%)
No - I received no information ........................................................................................................ 129 (65%)
Don't remember ............................................................................................................................... 22 (11%)
SECTION 4: FIRST DAYS
Q1 How long were you in reception?
Less than 2 hours ................................................................................................................................. 144 (72%)
2 hours or longer .................................................................................................................................. 41 (21%)
Don't remember .................................................................................................................................. 15 (8%)
Q2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 162 (81%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 19 (10%)
Don't remember/Not applicable ......................................................................................................... 18 (9%)
Q3 How well did you feel you were treated in reception?
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 33 (17%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 95 (48%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 54 (27%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 11 (6%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 4 (2%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
Q4 When you first arrived here, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the
following things? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not being able to smoke ....................... 94 (49%) Money worries.......................................... 29 (15%)
Loss of property ...................................... 44 (23%) Feeling worried/upset/needing
someone to talk to ..................................
66 (34%)
Feeling scared.......................................... 51 (26%) Health problems...................................... 96 (50%)
Gang problems........................................ 51 (26%) Getting phone numbers .......................... 60 (31%)
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Contacting family.................................... 94 (49%) Staff did not ask me about any of
these..........................................................
43 (22%)
Q5 When you first arrived here, did you have any of the following problems?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not being able to smoke ....................... 99 (53%) Money worries.......................................... 23 (12%)
Loss of property ...................................... 20 (11%) Feeling worried/upset/needing
someone to talk to ..................................
30 (16%)
Feeling scared.......................................... 27 (15%) Health problems...................................... 18 (10%)
Gang problems........................................ 15 (8%) Getting phone numbers .......................... 55 (30%)
Contacting family.................................... 53 (28%) I did not have any problems................... 43 (23%)
Q6 When you first arrived here, were you given any of the following? (Please tick all that apply
to you.)
Toiletries/basic items........................................................................................................................ 169 (85%)
The opportunity to have a shower.................................................................................................. 44 (22%)
Something to eat............................................................................................................................... 155 (78%)
A free phone call to friends/family.................................................................................................. 151 (76%)
PIN phone credit............................................................................................................................... 103 (52%)
Information about feeling worried/upset........................................................................................ 47 (24%)
Don't remember ............................................................................................................................... 9 (5%)
I was not given any of these............................................................................................................ 3 (2%)
Q7 Within your first 24 hours here, did you have access to the following people or services?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Chaplain................................................................................................................................................. 92 (47%)
Peer mentor........................................................................................................................................... 18 (9%)
Childline/Samaritans............................................................................................................................. 24 (12%)
The prison shop/canteen...................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 30 (15%)
I did not have access to any of these ................................................................................................ 73 (37%)
Q8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 142 (71%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 48 (24%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 10 (5%)
Q9 Did you feel safe on your first night here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 148 (76%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 33 (17%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 14 (7%)
Q10 Did the induction course cover everything you needed to know about the establishment?
I have not been on an induction course ............................................................................................. 32 (16%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 90 (46%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 45 (23%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 29 (15%)
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
Q1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 176 (89%)
No ......................................................................................................................................................... 20 (10%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 1 (1%)
Q2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 21 (11%)
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No....................................................................................................................................................... 165 (84%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 11 (6%)
Q3 What is the food like here?
Very good............................................................................................................................................... 1 (1%)
Good....................................................................................................................................................... 30 (15%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 68 (34%)
Bad ......................................................................................................................................................... 56 (28%)
Very bad................................................................................................................................................. 44 (22%)
Q4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products?
I have not bought anything yet/Don't know................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 81 (41%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 109 (56%)
Q5 How easy is it for you to attend religious services?
I don't want to attend religious services............................................................................................. 35 (18%)
Very easy................................................................................................................................................ 42 (21%)
Easy........................................................................................................................................................ 57 (29%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 16 (8%)
Difficult................................................................................................................................................... 15 (8%)
Very difficult........................................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 19 (10%)
Q6 Are you religious beliefs respected?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 111 (57%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 26 (13%)
Don't know/Not applicable.................................................................................................................. 59 (30%)
Q7 Can you speak to a Chaplain of your faith in private if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 135 (69%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (4%)
Don't know/Not applicable.................................................................................................................. 53 (27%)
Q8 Can you speak to a peer mentor when you need to?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 43 (22%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 39 (20%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 115 (58%)
Q9 Can you speak to a member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board) when you need
to?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 18 (9%)
No ..................................................................................................................................................... 40 (20%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 139 (71%)
Q10 Can you speak to an advocate (an outside person to help you) when you need to?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 51 (26%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 40 (20%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 107 (54%)
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
Q1 Do most staff treat you with respect?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 111 (58%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 80 (42%)
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Q2 If you had a problem, who would you turn to? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
No-one .................................................. 43 (23%) Social worker........................................ 20 (11%)
Personal officer ................................... 27 (14%) Health services staff............................ 5 (3%)
Wing Officer......................................... 48 (25%) Peer mentor.......................................... 1 (1%)
Teacher/education staff ...................... 5 (3%) Another young person here ................ 31 (16%)
Gym staff .............................................. 4 (2%) Caseworker........................................... 54 (28%)
Chaplain................................................ 31 (16%) Advocate ............................................... 5 (3%)
Independent Monitoring Board
(IMB).....................................................
3 (2%) Family/friends....................................... 102 (54%)
YOT worker.......................................... 50 (26%) Childline/Samaritans............................ 0 (0%)
Q3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are getting on?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 51 (26%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 145 (74%)
Q4 When did you first meet your personal (named) officer?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 81 (41%)
In your first week .................................................................................................................................. 30 (15%)
After your first week............................................................................................................................. 48 (24%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 37 (19%)
Q5 How often do you see your personal (named) officer?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 81 (43%)
At least once a week ............................................................................................................................ 50 (27%)
Less than once a week......................................................................................................................... 56 (30%)
Q6 Do you feel your personal (named) officer tries to help you?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 81 (42%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 58 (30%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 52 (27%)
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Q1 Is it easy to make an application?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 118 (60%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 43 (22%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 35 (18%)
Q2 Are applications sorted out fairly?
I have not made an application .......................................................................................................... 50 (26%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 87 (45%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 58 (30%)
Q3 Are applications sorted out quickly (within seven days)?
I have not made an application .......................................................................................................... 50 (26%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 72 (37%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 73 (37%)
Q4 Is it easy to make a complaint?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 87 (44%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 41 (21%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 68 (35%)
Q5 Are complaints sorted out fairly?
I have not made a complaint .............................................................................................................. 97 (49%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 28 (14%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 73 (37%)
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Q6 Are complaints sorted out quickly (within seven days)?
I have not made a complaint .............................................................................................................. 97 (49%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 24 (12%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 76 (39%)
Q7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 35 (18%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 104 (53%)
Never needed to make a complaint............................................................................................... 57 (29%)
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
Q1 What level of the rewards and sanctions scheme are you on?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 7 (4%)
Enhanced (top) ..................................................................................................................................... 55 (28%)
Standard (middle)................................................................................................................................. 92 (46%)
Basic (bottom)....................................................................................................................................... 37 (19%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 7 (4%)
Q2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the rewards and sanctions scheme?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 7 (4%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 71 (38%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 80 (42%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 31 (16%)
Q3 Do the different levels of the rewards and sanctions scheme encourage you to change your
behaviour?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 7 (4%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 84 (44%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 78 (41%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 23 (12%)
Q4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 119 (60%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 71 (36%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 9 (5%)
Q5 If you have had a minor report, was the process explained clearly to you?
I have not had a minor report............................................................................................................. 80 (41%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 61 (31%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 55 (28%)
Q6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 122 (61%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 69 (35%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 9 (5%)
Q7 If you have had an adjudication ('nicking'), was the process explained clearly to you?
I have not had an adjudication............................................................................................................ 78 (40%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 80 (41%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 37 (19%)
Q8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 78 (39%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 113 (57%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 8 (4%)
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Q9 If you have spent a night in the care and separation unit (CSU), how were you treated by
staff?
I have not been to the care and separation unit .............................................................................. 159 (80%)
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 11 (6%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 8 (4%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 8 (4%)
SECTION 9: SAFETY
Q1 Have you ever felt unsafe here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 82 (41%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 118 (59%)
Q2 Do you feel unsafe now?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 33 (17%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 161 (83%)
Q3 In which areas have you felt unsafe? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Never felt unsafe .................................................................................................................................. 118 (63%)
Everywhere ............................................................................................................................................ 27 (14%)
Care and separation unit..................................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Association areas .................................................................................................................................. 20 (11%)
Reception area ...................................................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
At the gym............................................................................................................................................. 19 (10%)
In an exercise yard ............................................................................................................................... 24 (13%)
At work................................................................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
At education .......................................................................................................................................... 32 (17%)
At religious services............................................................................................................................... 8 (4%)
At meal times........................................................................................................................................ 17 (9%)
At healthcare......................................................................................................................................... 13 (7%)
Visits area .............................................................................................................................................. 16 (9%)
In wing showers..................................................................................................................................... 4 (2%)
In gym showers ..................................................................................................................................... 14 (7%)
In corridors/stairwells............................................................................................................................ 16 (9%)
On your landing/wing ........................................................................................................................... 15 (8%)
During movement................................................................................................................................. 25 (13%)
In your cell ............................................................................................................................................. 11 (6%)
Q4 Have you ever been victimised by another young person/group of young people here (e.g.
insulted or assaulted you)?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 61 (31%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 137 (69%)
Q5 If yes, what did the incident(s) involve/what was it about? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Insulting remarks (about you, your family or friends)....................................................................... 34 (17%)
Physical abuse (being hit, kicked or assaulted) ................................................................................. 23 (12%)
Sexual abuse ......................................................................................................................................... 2 (1%)
Feeling threatened or intimidated ....................................................................................................... 30 (15%)
Having your canteen/property taken.................................................................................................. 20 (10%)
Medication............................................................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
Debt ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Drugs...................................................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Your race or ethnic origin..................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Your religion/religious beliefs ............................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
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Your nationality..................................................................................................................................... 4 (2%)
You are from a different part of the country to others.................................................................... 11 (6%)
You are from a Traveller community.................................................................................................. 4 (2%)
Your sexuality........................................................................................................................................ 2 (1%)
Your age................................................................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
You having a disability.......................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
You were new here............................................................................................................................... 15 (8%)
Your offence/crime................................................................................................................................ 7 (4%)
Gang related issues............................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Q7 Have you ever been victimised by staff here (e.g. insulted or assaulted you)?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 65 (34%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 129 (66%)
Q8 If yes, what did the incident(s) involve/what was it about? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Insulting remarks (about you, your family or friends)....................................................................... 30 (15%)
Physical abuse (being hit, kicked or assaulted) ................................................................................. 19 (10%)
Sexual abuse ......................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Feeling threatened or intimidated ....................................................................................................... 21 (11%)
Having your canteen/property taken.................................................................................................. 9 (5%)
Medication............................................................................................................................................. 3 (2%)
Debt ....................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Drugs...................................................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
Your race or ethnic origin..................................................................................................................... 9 (5%)
Your religion/religious beliefs ............................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Your nationality..................................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
You are from a different part of the country to others.................................................................... 5 (3%)
You are from a Traveller community.................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
Your sexuality........................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Your age................................................................................................................................................. 2 (1%)
You having a disability.......................................................................................................................... 1 (1%)
You were new here............................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Your offence/crime................................................................................................................................ 2 (1%)
Gang related issues............................................................................................................................... 2 (1%)
Because you made a complaint .......................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
Q10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 51 (28%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 101 (56%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 28 (16%)
Q11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 35 (18%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 90 (47%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 68 (35%)
Q12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 83 (43%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 91 (47%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 19 (10%)
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
Q1 Is it easy to see the following people if you need to?
Yes No Don't know
The doctor ....................................................... 94 (48%) 78 (40%) 22 (11%)
The nurse ........................................................ 117 (61%) 54 (28%) 20 (10%)
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The dentist ....................................................... 46 (24%) 110 (58%) 35 (18%)
Q2 What do you think of the overall quality of the health services here?
I have not been ..................................................................................................................................... 12 (6%)
Very good............................................................................................................................................... 16 (8%)
Good....................................................................................................................................................... 69 (35%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 46 (23%)
Bad ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 (14%)
Very bad................................................................................................................................................. 25 (13%)
Q3 If you are taking medication, are you allowed to keep some/all of it in your room?
I am not taking any medication .......................................................................................................... 94 (49%)
Yes, all of my meds............................................................................................................................... 17 (9%)
Yes, some of my meds ......................................................................................................................... 40 (21%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 42 (22%)
Q4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 43 (22%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 150 (78%)
Q5 Are you being helped by anyone here with your emotional or mental health problems (e.g.
a psychologist, doctor, counsellor, personal officer or another member of staff)?
I do not have any emotional or mental health problems................................................................. 150 (76%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 24 (12%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 23 (12%)
Q6 Did you have problems with alcohol when you first arrived here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 13 (7%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 184 (93%)
Q7 Have you received any help with alcohol problems here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 8 (4%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 188 (96%)
Q8 Did you have problems with drugs when you first arrived here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 71 (36%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 125 (64%)
Q9 Do you have problems with drugs now?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 15 (8%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 180 (92%)
Q10 Have you received any help with drugs problems here?
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 47 (24%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 149 (76%)
Q11 How easy or difficult is it to get illegal drugs here?
Very easy............................................................................................................................................ 32 (17%)
Easy.................................................................................................................................................... 19 (10%)
Neither............................................................................................................................................... 14 (7%)
Difficult............................................................................................................................................... 6 (3%)
Very difficult....................................................................................................................................... 15 (8%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 105 (55%)
SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
Q1 How old were you when you were last at school?
14 or under....................................................................................................................................... 75 (38%)
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15 or over.......................................................................................................................................... 121 (62%)
Q2 Have you ever been excluded from school?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 169 (85%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 26 (13%)
Not applicable....................................................................................................................................... 3 (2%)
Q3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 140 (71%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 49 (25%)
Not applicable....................................................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
Q4 Do you CURRENTLY take part in any of the following activities?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Education............................................................................................................................................... 151 (77%)
A job in this establishment................................................................................................................... 33 (17%)
Vocational or skills training .................................................................................................................. 16 (8%)
Offending behaviour programmes...................................................................................................... 32 (16%)
I am not currently involved in any of these........................................................................................ 34 (17%)
Q5 If you have been involved in any of the following activities here, do you think they will help
you when you leave prison?
Not been
involved
Yes No Don't know
Education 24 (13%) 89 (47%) 56 (30%) 20 (11%)
A job in this establishment 36 (26%) 36 (26%) 40 (29%) 25 (18%)
Vocational or skills training 44 (35%) 25 (20%) 35 (28%) 22 (17%)
Offending behaviour programmes 44 (31%) 40 (28%) 37 (26%) 23 (16%)
Q6 Do you usually have association every day?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 124 (64%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 71 (36%)
Q7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day?
Don't want to go............................................................................................................................... 29 (15%)
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 105 (54%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 60 (31%)
Q8 How many times do you usually go to the gym each week?
Don't want to go............................................................................................................................... 20 (10%)
None................................................................................................................................................... 28 (15%)
One to two times.............................................................................................................................. 114 (59%)
Three to five times............................................................................................................................ 30 (16%)
More than five times........................................................................................................................ 1 (1%)
SECTION 12: FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Q1 Are you able to use the telephone every day, if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 158 (81%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 35 (18%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 2 (1%)
Q2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving mail (letters or parcels)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 107 (55%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 79 (40%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 10 (5%)
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Q3 How many visits do you usually have each week, from family or friends?
I don't get visits..................................................................................................................................... 51 (26%)
Less than one a week........................................................................................................................... 66 (34%)
About one a week................................................................................................................................. 58 (30%)
More than one a week......................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 15 (8%)
Q4 How easy is it for your family and friends to visit you here?
I don't get visits..................................................................................................................................... 51 (26%)
Very easy................................................................................................................................................ 9 (5%)
Easy........................................................................................................................................................ 37 (19%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 31 (16%)
Difficult................................................................................................................................................... 40 (20%)
Very difficult........................................................................................................................................... 20 (10%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 10 (5%)
Q5 Do your visits usually start on time?
I don't get visits .................................................................................................................................... 51 (27%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 75 (39%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 44 (23%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 22 (11%)
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
Q1 Do you think you will have a problem with any of the following things, when you are
released? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Finding accommodation ....................................................................................................................... 41 (22%)
Getting into school or college............................................................................................................... 58 (31%)
Getting a job.......................................................................................................................................... 92 (49%)
Money/finances..................................................................................................................................... 67 (36%)
Claiming benefits................................................................................................................................... 26 (14%)
Continuing health services.................................................................................................................... 10 (5%)
Opening a bank account...................................................................................................................... 31 (16%)
Avoiding bad relationships ................................................................................................................... 22 (12%)
I won't have any problems................................................................................................................... 68 (36%)
Q2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan (i.e. a plan that is discussed in
your DTO/planning meetings, which sets out your targets)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 112 (58%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 39 (20%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 42 (22%)
Q3 Were you involved in the development of your plan?
I don't have a plan/don't know if I have a plan ................................................................................ 81 (44%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 91 (50%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 11 (6%)
Q4 Do you understand the targets that have been set in your plan?
I don't have a plan/don't know if I have a plan ................................................................................ 81 (43%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 97 (52%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (5%)
Q5 Do you have a caseworker here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 174 (91%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 7 (4%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 11 (6%)
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Q6 Has your caseworker helped to prepare you for release?
I don't have a caseworker.................................................................................................................... 18 (9%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 77 (40%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 73 (38%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 23 (12%)
Q7 Has your social worker been to visit you since you have been here?
I don't have a social worker................................................................................................................. 67 (35%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 90 (47%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 34 (18%)
Q8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 67 (35%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 95 (50%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 29 (15%)
Q9 Do you know who to contact for help with any of the following problems, before your
release? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Finding accommodation ................................................................................................................... 44 (25%)
Getting into school or college........................................................................................................... 43 (24%)
Getting a job...................................................................................................................................... 47 (26%)
Help with money/finances .............................................................................................................. 40 (22%)
Help with claiming benefits ............................................................................................................. 31 (17%)
Continuing health services .............................................................................................................. 24 (13%)
Opening a bank account.................................................................................................................. 36 (20%)
Avoiding bad relationships ............................................................................................................... 24 (13%)
I don't know who to contact............................................................................................................ 113 (63%)
Q10 What is most likely to stop you offending in the future? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not sentenced......................................... 35 (19%) Having a mentor (someone you can
ask for advice)..........................................
17 (9%)
Nothing, it is up to me ........................... 43 (23%) Having a YOT worker or social worker
that I get on with .....................................
32 (17%)
Making new friends outside................... 30 (16%) Having children........................................ 35 (19%)
Going back to live with my family......... 55 (30%) Having something to do that isn't
crime .........................................................
58 (32%)
Getting a place of my own..................... 46 (25%) This sentence ........................................... 66 (36%)
Getting a job............................................ 90 (49%) Getting into school/college ...................... 42 (23%)
Having a partner (girlfriend or
boyfriend).................................................
59 (32%) Talking about my offending behaviour
with staff...................................................
6 (3%)
Staying off alcohol/drugs........................ 51 (28%) Anything else ............................................ 7 (4%)
Q11 Do you want to stop offending?
Not sentenced................................................................................................................................... 35 (18%)
Yes...................................................................................................................................................... 143 (74%)
No....................................................................................................................................................... 5 (3%)
Don't know........................................................................................................................................ 9 (5%)
Q12 Have you done anything, or has anything happened to you here, that you think will make
you less likely to offend in the future?
Not sentenced....................................................................................................................................... 35 (19%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 70 (37%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 82 (44%)
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Appendix VI: Summary of children and young
people questionnaires and interviews, Keppel unit
Children and young people survey methodology
A voluntary, confidential and anonymous survey of the population of young people (15–18
years) was carried out by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
Distributing and collecting questionnaires
Every attempt was made to distribute the questionnaires to respondents individually. This gave
researchers an opportunity to explain the purpose of the survey and to answer respondents’
questions. We also stressed the voluntary nature of the survey and provided assurances about
confidentiality and the independence of the Inspectorate. This information is also provided in writing
on the front cover of the questionnaire.
Interviews were offered to any young person who could not read or write in English, or who had
literacy difficulties.
Respondents were not asked to put their names on their questionnaire, although their responses
could be identified back to them in line with child protection requirements. In order to ensure
confidentiality, respondents were asked to seal their completed questionnaire in the envelope
provided and either hand it back to a member of the research team at a specified time or leave it in
their room for collection.
Refusals were noted and no attempts were made to replace them.
Survey response
At the time of the survey on 22 February 2016 the young person population at the Keppel unit was
42. Questionnaires were distributed to all young people.
We received a total of 38 completed questionnaires, a response rate of 90%. Two respondents
refused to complete a questionnaire and two questionnaires were not returned.
Presentation of survey results and analyses
Over the following pages we present the survey results for the Keppel unit.
First a full breakdown of responses is provided for each question. In this full breakdown all
percentages, including those for filtered questions, refer to the full sample. Percentages have been
rounded and therefore may not add up to 100%.
We also present a number of comparative analyses. In all the comparative analyses that follow,
statistically significant17 differences are indicated by shading. Results that are significantly better are
17 A statistically significant difference between the two samples is one that is unlikely to have arisen by chance alone, and can
therefore be assumed to represent a real difference between the two populations. In order to appropriately adjust p-values in light
of multiple testing, p<0.01 was considered statistically significant for all comparisons undertaken. This means there is only a 1%
likelihood that the difference is due to chance.
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indicated by green shading, results that are significantly worse are indicated by blue shading. If the
difference is not statistically significant there is no shading. Orange shading has been used to show a
statistically significant difference in young people’s background details.
Filtered questions are clearly indented and preceded by an explanation of how the filter has been
applied. Percentages for filtered questions refer to the number of respondents filtered to that
question. For all other questions, percentages refer to the entire sample. All missing responses have
been excluded from analyses.
Percentages shown in the full breakdown may differ slightly from those shown in the comparative
analyses. This is because the data have been weighted to enable valid statistical comparison between
establishments.
The following comparative analyses are presented:
The current survey responses from the Keppel unit in 2016 compared with responses from
young people surveyed in all other young offender institutions. This comparator is based on all
responses from young people surveys carried out in five YOIs since April 2015.
The current survey responses from the Keppel unit in 2016 compared with the responses of
young people surveyed at the Keppel unit 2015.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between the responses of young people who consider
themselves to have a disability and those who do not consider themselves to have a disability.
A comparison within the 2016 survey between responses of young people who have been in
local authority care and those who have not been in local authority care.
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Survey summary
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
Q1 How old are you?
15 ........................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
16 ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 (16%)
17 ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 (61%)
18 ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 (24%)
Q2 Are you a British citizen?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 35 (92%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 3 (8%)
Q3 Do you understand spoken English?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 37 (97%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Q4 Do you understand written English?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 34 (89%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Q5 What is your ethnic origin?
White - British ....................................................................................................................................... 33 (87%)
White - Irish .......................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
White - Other........................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
Black or Black British - Caribbean ...................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Black or Black British - African............................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Black or Black British - Other.............................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Indian ............................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani......................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi.................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Chinese........................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Asian or Asian British - Other.............................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Mixed race - White and Black Caribbean ......................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Mixed race - White and Black African............................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Mixed race - White and Asian ............................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Mixed race - Other............................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Arab........................................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Other ethnic group ............................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Q6 What is your religion?
None....................................................................................................................................................... 12 (34%)
Church of England ................................................................................................................................ 9 (26%)
Catholic.................................................................................................................................................. 12 (34%)
Protestant............................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Other Christian denomination ............................................................................................................. 1 (3%)
Buddhist ................................................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Hindu ..................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Jewish ..................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Muslim ................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Sikh......................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 (16%)
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No........................................................................................................................................................... 26 (70%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 5 (14%)
Q8 Do you have any children?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 (17%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 30 (83%)
Q9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability (i.e. do you need help with any long-term
physical, mental or learning needs)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 (53%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 17 (47%)
Q10 Have you ever been in local authority care?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 (42%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 22 (58%)
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
Q1 Are you sentenced?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 29 (76%)
No - unsentenced/on remand ............................................................................................................. 9 (24%)
Q2 How long is your sentence (the full DTO sentence)?
Not sentenced................................................................................................................................... 9 (24%)
Less than 6 months.............................................................................................................................. 3 (8%)
6 to 12 months..................................................................................................................................... 7 (18%)
More than 12 months, up to 2 years................................................................................................. 9 (24%)
More than 2 years................................................................................................................................ 7 (18%)
Indeterminate sentence for public protection (IPP)........................................................................... 3 (8%)
Q3 How long have you been in this establishment?
Less than 1 month................................................................................................................................ 6 (16%)
1 to 6 months....................................................................................................................................... 14 (38%)
More than 6 months, but less than 12 months................................................................................ 12 (32%)
12 months to 2 years........................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
More than 2 years................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Q4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 21 (57%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 16 (43%)
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
Q1 On your most recent journey here, did you feel safe?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 27 (71%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 7 (18%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Q2 On your most recent journey here, were there any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and
females travelling with you?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 (18%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 24 (63%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 7 (18%)
Q3 On your most recent journey here, how long did you spend in the van?
Less than 2 hours ................................................................................................................................. 14 (38%)
2 to 4 hours........................................................................................................................................... 18 (49%)
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More than 4 hours ............................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q4 On your most recent journey here, were you offered a toilet break?
My journey was less than 2 hours ..................................................................................................... 14 (37%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 3 (8%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 21 (55%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q5 On your most recent journey here, were you offered anything to eat or drink?
My journey was less than 2 hours...................................................................................................... 14 (37%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (32%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 12 (32%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q6 On your most recent journey here, how did you feel you were treated by the escort staff?
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 7 (18%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 14 (37%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 13 (34%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 3 (8%)
Q7 Before you arrived here, did you receive any information to help you prepare for coming
here?
Yes - and it was helpful........................................................................................................................ 9 (24%)
Yes - but it was not helpful.................................................................................................................. 2 (5%)
No - I received no information ............................................................................................................ 21 (55%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 6 (16%)
SECTION 4: FIRST DAYS
Q1 How long were you in reception?
Less than 2 hours ................................................................................................................................. 27 (71%)
2 hours or longer .................................................................................................................................. 8 (21%)
Don't remember .................................................................................................................................. 3 (8%)
Q2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 30 (79%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 3 (8%)
Don't remember/Not applicable ......................................................................................................... 5 (13%)
Q3 How well did you feel you were treated in reception?
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 8 (21%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 12 (32%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 15 (39%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 2 (5%)
Q4 When you first arrived here, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the
following things? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not being able to smoke ....................... 13 (37%) Money worries.......................................... 3 (9%)
Loss of property ...................................... 5 (14%) Feeling worried/upset/needing
someone to talk to ..................................
11 (31%)
Feeling scared.......................................... 12 (34%) Health problems...................................... 21 (60%)
Gang problems........................................ 7 (20%) Getting phone numbers .......................... 14 (40%)
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Contacting family.................................... 19 (54%) Staff did not ask me about any of
these..........................................................
3 (9%)
Q5 When you first arrived here, did you have any of the following problems?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not being able to smoke ....................... 22 (65%) Money worries.......................................... 8 (24%)
Loss of property ...................................... 6 (18%) Feeling worried/upset/needing
someone to talk to ..................................
11 (32%)
Feeling scared.......................................... 7 (21%) Health problems...................................... 13 (38%)
Gang problems........................................ 2 (6%) Getting phone numbers .......................... 10 (29%)
Contacting family.................................... 11 (32%) I did not have any problems................... 3 (9%)
Q6 When you first arrived here, were you given any of the following?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Toiletries/basic items............................................................................................................................ 32 (86%)
The opportunity to have a shower...................................................................................................... 19 (51%)
Something to eat................................................................................................................................... 23 (62%)
A free phone call to friends/family...................................................................................................... 27 (73%)
PIN phone credit................................................................................................................................... 21 (57%)
Information about feeling worried/upset............................................................................................ 13 (35%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
I was not given any of these................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Q7 Within your first 24 hours here, did you have access to the following people or services?
(Please tick all that apply to you.)
Chaplain................................................................................................................................................. 18 (50%)
Peer mentor........................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Childline/Samaritans............................................................................................................................. 2 (6%)
The prison shop/canteen...................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 9 (25%)
I did not have access to any of these ................................................................................................ 8 (22%)
Q8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 29 (78%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Q9 Did you feel safe on your first night here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 25 (69%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (28%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Q10 Did the induction course cover everything you needed to know about the establishment?
I have not been on an induction course.................................................................................. 10 (27%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (32%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 10 (27%)
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
Q1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 36 (100%)
No ......................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Q2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 (19%)
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No........................................................................................................................................................... 25 (69%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (11%)
Q3 What is the food like here?
Very good............................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Good....................................................................................................................................................... 6 (17%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 9 (25%)
Bad ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (33%)
Very bad................................................................................................................................................. 8 (22%)
Q4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products?
I have not bought anything yet/Don't know....................................................................................... 3 (8%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 (53%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 14 (39%)
Q5 How easy is it for you to attend religious services?
I don't want to attend religious services............................................................................................. 5 (14%)
Very easy................................................................................................................................................ 5 (14%)
Easy........................................................................................................................................................ 13 (36%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
Difficult................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Very difficult........................................................................................................................................... 3 (8%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 3 (8%)
Q6 Are you religious beliefs respected?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 20 (57%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Don't know/Not applicable.................................................................................................................. 12 (34%)
Q7 Can you speak to a Chaplain of your faith in private if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 26 (72%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Don't know/Not applicable.................................................................................................................. 10 (28%)
Q8 Can you speak to a peer mentor when you need to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 9 (25%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (28%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 17 (47%)
Q9 Can you speak to a member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board) when you need
to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 (19%)
No ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 (31%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 18 (50%)
Q10 Can you speak to an advocate (an outside person to help you) when you need to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 11 (31%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (28%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 15 (42%)
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
Q1 Do most staff treat you with respect?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 26 (74%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 9 (26%)
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Q2 If you had a problem, who would you turn to? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
No-one ..................................................... 3 (9%) Social worker............................................ 2 (6%)
Personal officer ...................................... 10 (29%) Health services staff................................ 4 (11%)
Wing Officer............................................ 9 (26%) Peer mentor.............................................. 1 (3%)
Teacher/education staff ......................... 4 (11%) Another young person here .................... 10 (29%)
Gym staff ................................................. 2 (6%) Caseworker............................................... 14 (40%)
Chaplain................................................... 8 (23%) Advocate ................................................... 2 (6%)
Independent Monitoring Board
(IMB)........................................................
3 (9%) Family/friends........................................... 20 (57%)
YOT worker............................................. 10 (29%) Childline/Samaritans................................ 0 (0%)
Q3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are getting on?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 (44%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 20 (56%)
Q4 When did you first meet your personal (named) officer?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 8 (22%)
In your first week .................................................................................................................................. 8 (22%)
After your first week............................................................................................................................. 9 (25%)
Don't remember ................................................................................................................................... 11 (31%)
Q5 How often do you see your personal (named) officer?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 8 (25%)
At least once a week ............................................................................................................................ 13 (41%)
Less than once a week......................................................................................................................... 11 (34%)
Q6 Do you feel your personal (named) officer tries to help you?
I still have not met him/her ................................................................................................................. 8 (24%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 (56%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 7 (21%)
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Q1 Is it easy to make an application?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 (53%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 13 (36%)
Q2 Are applications sorted out fairly?
I have not made an application .......................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (34%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (29%)
Q3 Are applications sorted out quickly (within seven days)?
I have not made an application .......................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 9 (26%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
Q4 Is it easy to make a complaint?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 11 (32%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 20 (59%)
Q5 Are complaints sorted out fairly?
I have not made a complaint .............................................................................................................. 20 (57%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
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Q6 Are complaints sorted out quickly (within seven days)?
I have not made a complaint .............................................................................................................. 20 (59%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 12 (35%)
Q7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 (17%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 17 (49%)
Never needed to make a complaint................................................................................................... 12 (34%)
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
Q1 What level of the rewards and sanctions scheme are you on?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 3 (9%)
Enhanced (top) ..................................................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
Standard (middle)................................................................................................................................. 11 (31%)
Basic (bottom)....................................................................................................................................... 5 (14%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 3 (9%)
Q2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the rewards and sanctions scheme?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 3 (9%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 13 (37%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 15 (43%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (11%)
Q3 Do the different levels of the rewards and sanctions scheme encourage you to change your
behaviour?
Don't know what the rewards and sanctions scheme is.................................................................. 3 (9%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (36%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 16 (48%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 2 (6%)
Q4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 22 (65%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (24%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (12%)
Q5 If you have had a minor report, was the process explained clearly to you?
I have not had a minor report............................................................................................................. 12 (35%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (35%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (29%)
Q6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 23 (68%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 9 (26%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 2 (6%)
Q7 If you have had an adjudication ('nicking'), was the process explained clearly to you?
I have not had an adjudication............................................................................................................ 11 (32%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 (56%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 4 (12%)
Q8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 15 (44%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 18 (53%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
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Q9 If you have spent a night in the care and separation unit (CSU), how were you treated by
staff?
I have not been to the care and separation unit .............................................................................. 27 (79%)
Very well................................................................................................................................................. 1 (3%)
Well........................................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Badly....................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Very badly.............................................................................................................................................. 1 (3%)
SECTION 9: SAFETY
Q1 Have you ever felt unsafe here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 22 (69%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
Q2 Do you feel unsafe now?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 (13%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 27 (87%)
Q3 In which areas have you felt unsafe? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Never felt unsafe ............................................................................................................................. 10 (32%)
Everywhere ............................................................................................................................................ 6 (19%)
Care and separation unit..................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Association areas .................................................................................................................................. 3 (10%)
Reception area ...................................................................................................................................... 4 (13%)
At the gym............................................................................................................................................. 4 (13%)
In an exercise yard ............................................................................................................................... 7 (23%)
At work................................................................................................................................................... 3 (10%)
At education .......................................................................................................................................... 6 (19%)
At religious services............................................................................................................................... 4 (13%)
At meal times........................................................................................................................................ 3 (10%)
At healthcare......................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Visits area .............................................................................................................................................. 7 (23%)
In wing showers..................................................................................................................................... 3 (10%)
In gym showers ..................................................................................................................................... 3 (10%)
In corridors/stairwells............................................................................................................................ 5 (16%)
On your landing/wing ........................................................................................................................... 4 (13%)
During movement................................................................................................................................. 9 (29%)
In your cell ............................................................................................................................................. 6 (19%)
Q4 Have you ever been victimised by another young person/group of young people here (e.g.
insulted or assaulted you)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 (50%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 17 (50%)
Q5 If yes, what did the incident(s) involve/what was it about? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Insulting remarks (about you, your family or friends)....................................................................... 11 (32%)
Physical abuse (being hit, kicked or assaulted) ................................................................................. 10 (29%)
Sexual abuse ......................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Feeling threatened or intimidated ....................................................................................................... 7 (21%)
Having your canteen/property taken.................................................................................................. 3 (9%)
Medication............................................................................................................................................. 2 (6%)
Debt ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Drugs...................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Your race or ethnic origin..................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Your religion/religious beliefs ............................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
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Your nationality..................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
You are from a different part of the country to others.................................................................... 3 (9%)
You are from a Traveller community.................................................................................................. 5 (15%)
Your sexuality........................................................................................................................................ 2 (6%)
Your age................................................................................................................................................. 1 (3%)
You having a disability.......................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
You were new here............................................................................................................................... 5 (15%)
Your offence/crime................................................................................................................................ 6 (18%)
Gang related issues............................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Q7 Have you ever been victimised by staff here (e.g. insulted or assaulted you)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 13 (38%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 21 (62%)
Q8 If yes, what did the incident(s) involve/what was it about? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Insulting remarks (about you, your family or friends).......................................................................... 6 (18%)
Physical abuse (being hit, kicked or assaulted) .................................................................................... 6 (18%)
Sexual abuse ............................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Feeling threatened or intimidated .......................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Having your canteen/property taken..................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Medication................................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Debt .......................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Drugs......................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Your race or ethnic origin........................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
Your religion/religious beliefs .................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Your nationality........................................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
You are from a different part of the country to others....................................................................... 0 (0%)
You are from a Traveller community..................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Your sexuality........................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Your age.................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
You having a disability............................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
You were new here.................................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Your offence/crime................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Gang related issues.................................................................................................................................. 0 (0%)
Because you made a complaint ............................................................................................................. 1 (3%)
Q10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 19 (59%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 3 (9%)
Q11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 (24%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 15 (45%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 10 (30%)
Q12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 (52%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 11 (33%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 5 (15%)
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
Q1 Is it easy to see the following people if you need to?
Yes No Don't know
The doctor ....................................................... 20 (61%) 9 (27%) 4 (12%)
The nurse ........................................................ 23 (72%) 6 (19%) 3 (9%)
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The dentist ....................................................... 12 (38%) 14 (44%) 6 (19%)
Q2 What do you think of the overall quality of the health services here?
I have not been .................................................................................................................................... 4 (11%)
Very good.............................................................................................................................................. 4 (11%)
Good...................................................................................................................................................... 8 (22%)
Neither.................................................................................................................................................. 9 (25%)
Bad ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 (25%)
Very bad................................................................................................................................................ 2 (6%)
Q3 If you are taking medication, are you allowed to keep some/all of it in your room?
I am not taking any medication .......................................................................................................... 9 (27%)
Yes, all of my meds............................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Yes, some of my meds ......................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 20 (61%)
Q4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 21 (66%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 11 (34%)
Q5 Are you being helped by anyone here with your emotional or mental health problems (e.g.
a psychologist, doctor, counsellor, personal officer or another member of staff)?
I do not have any emotional or mental health problems................................................................. 11 (34%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 (50%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 5 (16%)
Q6 Did you have problems with alcohol when you first arrived here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 (18%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 27 (82%)
Q7 Have you received any help with alcohol problems here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 (12%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 29 (88%)
Q8 Did you have problems with drugs when you first arrived here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 (52%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 16 (48%)
Q9 Do you have problems with drugs now?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 (18%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 27 (82%)
Q10 Have you received any help with drugs problems here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 (36%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 21 (64%)
Q11 How easy or difficult is it to get illegal drugs here?
Very easy................................................................................................................................................ 8 (26%)
Easy........................................................................................................................................................ 3 (10%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Difficult................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Very difficult........................................................................................................................................... 5 (16%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 13 (42%)
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SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
Q1 How old were you when you were last at school?
14 or under........................................................................................................................................... 15 (45%)
15 or over.............................................................................................................................................. 18 (55%)
Q2 Have you ever been excluded from school?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 28 (82%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Not applicable....................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Q3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 24 (73%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 6 (18%)
Not applicable....................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Q4 Do you CURRENTLY take part in any of the following activities? (Please tick all that apply
to you.)
Education............................................................................................................................................... 29 (88%)
A job in this establishment................................................................................................................... 6 (18%)
Vocational or skills training .................................................................................................................. 5 (15%)
Offending behaviour programmes...................................................................................................... 11 (33%)
I am not currently involved in any of these........................................................................................ 4 (12%)
Q5 If you have been involved in any of the following activities here, do you think they will help
you when you leave prison?
Not been
involved
Yes No Don't know
Education 0 (0%) 19 (66%) 7 (24%) 3 (10%)
A job in this establishment 7 (30%) 8 (35%) 4 (17%) 4 (17%)
Vocational or skills training 7 (30%) 7 (30%) 4 (17%) 5 (22%)
Offending behaviour programmes 4 (16%) 13 (52%) 3 (12%) 5 (20%)
Q6 Do you usually have association every day?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 21 (64%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 12 (36%)
Q7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day?
Don't want to go................................................................................................................................... 4 (12%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 21 (64%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (24%)
Q8 How many times do you usually go to the gym each week?
Don't want to go................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
None....................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
One to two times.................................................................................................................................. 27 (84%)
Three to five times................................................................................................................................ 4 (13%)
More than five times............................................................................................................................ 0 (0%)
SECTION 12: FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Q1 Are you able to use the telephone every day, if you want to?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 23 (72%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (25%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
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Q2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving mail (letters or parcels)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 15 (47%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 16 (50%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
Q3 How many visits do you usually have each week, from family or friends?
I don't get visits..................................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
Less than one a week........................................................................................................................... 12 (38%)
About one a week................................................................................................................................. 4 (13%)
More than one a week......................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (13%)
Q4 How easy is it for your family and friends to visit you here?
I don't get visits..................................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
Very easy................................................................................................................................................ 3 (9%)
Easy........................................................................................................................................................ 5 (16%)
Neither................................................................................................................................................... 3 (9%)
Difficult................................................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Very difficult........................................................................................................................................... 5 (16%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (13%)
Q5 Do your visits usually start on time?
I don't get visits .................................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 (16%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (25%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 9 (28%)
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
Q1 Do you think you will have a problem with any of the following things, when you are
released? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Finding accommodation ....................................................................................................................... 11 (34%)
Getting into school or college............................................................................................................... 12 (38%)
Getting a job.......................................................................................................................................... 20 (63%)
Money/finances..................................................................................................................................... 16 (50%)
Claiming benefits................................................................................................................................... 11 (34%)
Continuing health services.................................................................................................................... 9 (28%)
Opening a bank account...................................................................................................................... 10 (31%)
Avoiding bad relationships ................................................................................................................... 11 (34%)
I won't have any problems................................................................................................................... 9 (28%)
Q2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan (i.e. a plan that is discussed in
your DTO/planning meetings, which sets out your targets)?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 20 (63%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 5 (16%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 7 (22%)
Q3 Were you involved in the development of your plan?
I don't have a plan/don't know if I have a plan ................................................................................ 12 (41%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 (59%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Q4 Do you understand the targets that have been set in your plan?
I don't have a plan/don't know if I have a plan ................................................................................ 12 (39%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 18 (58%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
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Q5 Do you have a caseworker here?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 30 (94%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 1 (3%)
Q6 Has your caseworker helped to prepare you for release?
I don't have a caseworker.................................................................................................................... 2 (6%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 (50%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 12 (38%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 2 (6%)
Q7 Has your social worker been to visit you since you have been here?
I don't have a social worker................................................................................................................. 6 (19%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 18 (56%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 8 (25%)
Q8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released?
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 13 (42%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 11 (35%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 7 (23%)
Q9 Do you know who to contact for help with any of the following problems, before your
release? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Finding accommodation ....................................................................................................................... 9 (30%)
Getting into school or college............................................................................................................... 9 (30%)
Getting a job.......................................................................................................................................... 11 (37%)
Help with money/finances .................................................................................................................. 9 (30%)
Help with claiming benefits ................................................................................................................. 6 (20%)
Continuing health services .................................................................................................................. 5 (17%)
Opening a bank account...................................................................................................................... 5 (17%)
Avoiding bad relationships ................................................................................................................... 1 (3%)
I don't know who to contact................................................................................................................ 12 (40%)
Q10 What is most likely to stop you offending in the future? (Please tick all that apply to you.)
Not sentenced......................................... 9 (27%) Having a mentor (someone you can
ask for advice)..........................................
5 (15%)
Nothing, it is up to me ........................... 4 (12%) Having a YOT worker or social worker
that I get on with .....................................
5 (15%)
Making new friends outside................... 5 (15%) Having children........................................ 10 (30%)
Going back to live with my family......... 8 (24%) Having something to do that isn't
crime .........................................................
15 (45%)
Getting a place of my own..................... 10 (30%) This sentence ........................................... 10 (30%)
Getting a job............................................ 17 (52%) Getting into school/college ...................... 14 (42%)
Having a partner (girlfriend or
boyfriend).................................................
11 (33%) Talking about my offending behaviour
with staff...................................................
1 (3%)
Staying off alcohol/drugs........................ 12 (36%) Anything else ............................................ 4 (12%)
Q11 Do you want to stop offending?
Not sentenced....................................................................................................................................... 9 (27%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 20 (61%)
No........................................................................................................................................................... 0 (0%)
Don't know............................................................................................................................................ 4 (12%)
Q12 Have you done anything, or has anything happened to you here, that you think will make
you less likely to offend in the future?
Not sentenced....................................................................................................................................... 9 (27%)
Yes.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 (52%)
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1.1 Are you 18 years of age? 24% 17%
1.2 Are you a foreign national? 7% 5%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 98% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 91% 100%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white Irish or white
other category.) 7% 32%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 3% 15%
1.7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller? 17% 4%
1.8 Do you have any children? 18% 7%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? 53% 17%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 43% 29%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 76% 82%
2.2 Is your sentence 12 months or less? 26% 31%
2.3 Have you been in this establishment for one month or less? 17% 10%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 56% 65%
3.1 Did you feel safe? 71% 76%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 19% 37%
3.3 Did you spend more than 4 hours in the van? 14% 9%
For those who spent 2 or more hours in the escort van:
3.4 Were you offered a toilet break if you needed it? 12% 16%
3.5 Were you offered anything to eat or drink? 50% 44%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 55% 53%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 24%
Survey responses from children and young people: HMYOI Wetherby and Keppel 2016
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not
indicated as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance. NB: This document shows a comparison between the responses from all young people
surveyed in this establishment with all young people surveyed for the comparator.
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On your most recent journey here:
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
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4.1 Were you in reception for less than 2 hours? 71% 72%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 79% 81%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 52% 64%
4.4a Not being able to smoke? 37% 49%
4.4b Loss of property? 15% 23%
4.4c Feeling scared? 33% 27%
4.4d Gang problems? 21% 27%
4.4e Contacting family? 54% 49%
4.4f Money worries? 8% 15%
4.4g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 31% 34%
4.4h Health problems? 59% 50%
4.4i Getting phone numbers? 41% 31%
4.5 Did you have any problems when you first arrived? 92% 77%
4.5a Not being able to smoke? 65% 53%
4.5b Loss of property? 18% 11%
4.5c Feeling scared? 21% 15%
4.5d Gang problems? 5% 8%
4.5e Contacting family? 32% 29%
4.5f Money worries? 24% 13%
4.5g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 32% 16%
4.5h Health problems? 38% 10%
4.5i Getting phone numbers? 29% 30%
4.6a Toiletries/basic items? 86% 85%
4.6b The opportunity to have a shower? 51% 22%
4.6c Something to eat? 62% 78%
4.6d A free phone call to friends/family? 73% 76%
4.6e PIN phone credit? 56% 52%
4.6f Information about feeling worried/upset? 34% 24%
SECTION 4: YOUR FIRST FEW DAYS HERE
When you first arrived, were you given any of the following:
When you first arrived, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the following:
When you first arrived, did you have problems with any of the following:
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4.7a A chaplain? 50% 47%
4.7b A peer mentor? 5% 9%
4.7c Childline/Samaritans 5% 12%
4.7d The prison shop/canteen? 10% 6%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 78% 71%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 70% 76%
4.10 For those who have been on an induction course: did it cover everything you needed to know about the
establishment? 43% 55%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 100% 89%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 20% 11%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 20% 16%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 53% 41%
5.5 Is it easy/very easy for you to attend religious services? 50% 51%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 56% 57%
Can you speak to:
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 73% 69%
5.8 A peer mentor? 25% 22%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board)? 20% 9%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 30% 26%
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 74% 58%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 8% 23%
6.3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are getting on? 45% 26%
6.4 Did you meet your personal (named) officer within the first week? 29% 26%
6.5 Do you see your personal (named) officer at least once a week? 54% 48%
6.6 Do you feel your personal (named) officer tries to help you? 72% 53%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 53% 60%
7.2 Do you feel applications are sorted out fairly? 54% 60%
7.3 Do you feel applications are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 42% 50%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 32% 45%
Within your first 24 hours, did you have access to the following people or services:
For those who have met their personal officer:
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
For those who have made an application:
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7.5 Do you feel complaints are sorted out fairly? 13% 28%
7.6 Do you feel complaints are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 13% 24%
7.7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint? 18% 18%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 37% 28%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 37% 38%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 36% 44%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 65% 60%
For those who have had a minor report:
8.5 Was the process explained clearly to you? 54% 53%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 68% 61%
For those who have had an adjudication ('nicking'):
8.7 Was the process explained clearly to you? 84% 69%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (Cand R) since you have been here? 45% 39%
8.9 For those who had spent a night in the care and separation unit: did the staff treat you well/very well? 25% 49%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 69% 41%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 12% 17%
9.4 Have you ever been victimised by other young people here? 50% 31%
9.5a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 32% 17%
9.5b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 29% 12%
9.5c Sexually abused you? 5% 1%
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 21% 15%
9.5e Taken your canteen/property? 8% 10%
9.5f Victimised you because of medication? 5% 1%
9.5g Victimised you because of debt? 3% 3%
9.5h Victimised you because of drugs? 3% 3%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 8% 6%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 5% 3%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 3% 2%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
For those who have made a complaint:
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
SECTION 9: SAFETY
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9.5l Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 8% 6%
9.5m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 16% 2%
9.5n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 5% 1%
9.5o Victimised you because of your age? 3% 1%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 5% 1%
9.5q Victimised you because you were new here? 16% 8%
9.5r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 18% 4%
9.5s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 8% 6%
9.7 Have you ever been victimised by a member of staff here? 38% 34%
9.8a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 18% 15%
9.8b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 18% 10%
9.8c Sexually abused you? 0% 0%
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 8% 11%
9.8e Taken your canteen/property? 0% 5%
9.8f Victimised you because of medication? 0% 1%
9.8g Victimised you because of debt? 0% 0%
9.8h Victimised you because of drugs? 0% 1%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 0% 5%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 3%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 1%
9.8k Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 0% 3%
9.8m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 3% 1%
9.8n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 0% 0%
9.8o Victimised you because of your age? 0% 1%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 1%
9.8q Victimised you because you were new here? 0% 3%
9.8r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 3% 1%
9.8s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 0% 1%
9.8t Victimised you because you made a complaint? 3% 4%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 31% 29%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 24% 18%
9.12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here? 51% 43%
Since you have been here, have staff:
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10.1a Is it easy for you to see the doctor? 61% 48%
10.1b Is it easy for you to see the nurse? 72% 61%
10.1c Is it easy for you to see the dentist? 37% 24%
10.2 For those who have been to health services: Do you think the overall quality is good/very good? 37% 46%
10.3 If you are taking medication, are you allowed to keep some/all of it in your cell? 15% 57%
10.4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems? 66% 22%
10.5 If you have emotional or mental health problems, are you being helped by anyone here? 75% 51%
10.6 Did you have any problems with alcohol when you first arrived? 19% 6%
10.7 Have you received any help with any alcohol problems here? 11% 4%
10.8 Did you have any problems with drugs when you first arrived? 51% 36%
10.9 Do you have a problem with drugs now? 19% 8%
10.10 Have you received any help with any drug problems here? 36% 24%
10.11 Is it easy/very easy to get illegal drugs here? 35% 27%
11.1 Were you 14 or younger when you were last at school? 46% 38%
11.2 Have you ever been excluded from school? 82% 86%
11.3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody? 73% 71%
11.4a Education? 89% 77%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 19% 17%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 16% 8%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 33% 17%
11.4e Nothing 11% 17%
11.5a Education? 66% 54%
11.5b A job in this establishment? 50% 36%
11.5c Vocational or skills training? 44% 31%
11.5d Offending behaviour programmes? 61% 40%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 64% 64%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 64% 54%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 1%
For those who have taken part in the following activities while in this establishment, do you think that they will help you
when you leave prison:
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 72% 81%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 47% 55%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 19% 32%
12.4 Is it easy/very easy for your family and friends to visit you here? 25% 23%
12.5 Do your visits start on time? 17% 39%
13.1a Finding accommodation? 34% 22%
13.1b Getting into school or college? 37% 31%
13.1c Getting a job? 63% 49%
13.1d Money/finances? 50% 36%
13.1e Claiming benefits? 34% 14%
13.1f Continuing health services? 28% 5%
13.1g Opening a bank account? 31% 16%
13.1h Avoiding bad relationships? 34% 12%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 63% 58%
13.3 Were you involved in the development of your plan? 100% 89%
13.4 Do you understand the targets set in your plan? 95% 91%
13.5 Do you have a caseworker here? 94% 91%
13.6 Has your caseworker helped to prepare you for release? 53% 44%
For those with a social worker:
13.7 Has your social worker been to visit you since you have been here? 69% 73%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 41% 35%
13.9a Finding accommodation 30% 25%
13.9b Getting into school or college 30% 24%
13.9c Getting a job 36% 26%
13.9d Help with money/finances 30% 22%
13.9e Help with claiming benefits 21% 17%
13.9f Continuing health services 18% 14%
13.9g Opening a bank account 18% 20%
13.9h Avoiding bad relationships 3% 14%
13.11 Do you want to stop offending? 85% 91%
13.12 Have you done anything or has anything happened to you here that you think will make you less likely to
offend in the future? 70% 46%
For those with a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan:
For those who were sentenced:
SECTION 12: KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
Do you think you will have a problem with the following, when you are released:
Do you know who to contact for help with the following problems?
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1.1 Are you 18 years of age? 17% 10% 17% 11%
1.2 Are you a foreign national? 5% 6% 5% 5%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 100% 99% 100% 98%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 100% 97% 100% 98%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British,
white Irish or white other category. 32% 53% 32% 25%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 15% 25% 15% 14%
1.7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller? 4% 8% 4% 8%
1.8 Do you have any children? 7% 12% 7% 9%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? 17% 20% 17% 15%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 29% 41% 29% 32%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 82% 74% 82% 85%
2.2 Is your sentence 12 months or less? 31% 30% 31% 39%
2.3 Have you been in this establishment for one month or less? 10% 17% 10% 22%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training
centre? 65% 57% 65% 54%
3.1 Did you feel safe? 76% 76% 76% 80%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 37% 33% 37% 40%
3.3 Did you spend more than 4 hours in the van? 9% 6% 9% 7%
For those who spent 2 or more hours in the escort van:
3.4 Were you offered a toilet break if you needed it? 16% 9% 16% 12%
3.5 Were you offered anything to eat or drink? 44% 40% 44% 41%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 53% 53% 53% 55%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for
coming here? 10% 14% 10% 17%
Survey responses from children and young people: HMYOI Wetherby 2016
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not
indicated as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance. NB: This document shows a comparison between the responses from all young people
surveyed in this establishment with all young people surveyed for the comparator.
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On your most recent journey here:
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
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4.1 Were you in reception for less than 2 hours? 72% 80% 72% 80%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 81% 80% 81% 84%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 64% 65% 64% 69%
4.4a Not being able to smoke? 49% 40% 49% 60%
4.4b Loss of property? 23% 15% 23% 23%
4.4c Feeling scared? 27% 23% 27% 31%
4.4d Gang problems? 27% 49% 27% 31%
4.4e Contacting family? 49% 50% 49% 58%
4.4f Money worries? 15% 15% 15% 17%
4.4g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 34% 29% 34% 39%
4.4h Health problems? 50% 53% 50% 60%
4.4i Getting phone numbers? 31% 38% 31% 43%
4.5 Did you have any problems when you first arrived? 77% 80% 77% 73%
4.5a Not being able to smoke? 53% 47% 53% 49%
4.5b Loss of property? 11% 12% 11% 12%
4.5c Feeling scared? 15% 13% 15% 9%
4.5d Gang problems? 8% 22% 8% 11%
4.5e Contacting family? 29% 33% 29% 28%
4.5f Money worries? 13% 19% 13% 10%
4.5g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 16% 15% 16% 10%
4.5h Health problems? 10% 18% 10% 10%
4.5i Getting phone numbers? 30% 33% 30% 27%
4.6a Toiletries/basic items? 85% 77% 85% 79%
4.6b The opportunity to have a shower? 22% 56% 22% 30%
4.6c Something to eat? 78% 78% 78% 86%
4.6d A free phone call to friends/family? 76% 74% 76% 75%
4.6e PIN phone credit? 52% 58% 52% 50%
4.6f Information about feeling worried/upset? 24% 29% 24% 27%
SECTION 4: YOUR FIRST FEW DAYS HERE
When you first arrived, were you given any of the following:
When you first arrived, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the following:
When you first arrived, did you have problems with any of the following:
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4.7a A chaplain? 47% 37% 47% 49%
4.7b A peer mentor? 9% 9% 9% 6%
4.7c Childline/Samaritans 12% 15% 12% 13%
4.7d The prison shop/canteen? 6% 10% 6% 10%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 71% 68% 71% 64%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 76% 76% 76% 75%
4.10 For those who have been on an induction course: did it cover everything you
needed to know about the establishment? 55% 52% 55% 57%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 89% 87% 89% 90%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 11% 26% 11% 30%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 16% 15% 16% 24%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 41% 54% 41% 52%
5.5 Is it easy/very easy for you to attend religious services? 51% 48% 51% 59%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 57% 61% 57% 53%
Can you speak to:
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 69% 64% 69% 64%
5.8 A peer mentor? 22% 27% 22% 28%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board)? 9% 18% 9% 16%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 26% 38% 26% 44%
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 58% 65% 58% 72%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 23% 23% 23% 30%
6.3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are getting on? 26% 31% 26% 38%
6.4 Did you meet your personal (named) officer within the first week? 26% 33% 26% 40%
6.5 Do you see your personal (named) officer at least once a week? 48% 42% 48% 49%
6.6 Do you feel your personal (named) officer tries to help you? 53% 62% 53% 68%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 60% 58% 60% 65%
7.2 Do you feel applications are sorted out fairly? 60% 52% 60% 73%
7.3 Do you feel applications are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 50% 28% 50% 49%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 45% 44% 45% 52%
Within your first 24 hours, did you have access to the following people or services:
For those who have met their personal officer:
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
For those who have made an application:
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7.5 Do you feel complaints are sorted out fairly? 28% 34% 28% 35%
7.6 Do you feel complaints are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 24% 23% 24% 35%
7.7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint? 18% 13% 18% 5%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 28% 23% 28% 24%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 38% 41% 38% 47%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 44% 42% 44% 39%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 60% 44% 60% 59%
For those who have had a minor report:
8.5 Was the process explained clearly to you? 53% 68% 53% 78%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 61% 71% 61% 60%
For those who have had an adjudication ('nicking'):
8.7 Was the process explained clearly to you? 69% 82% 69% 88%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (Cand R) since you have been here? 39% 48% 39% 33%
8.9 For those who had spent a night in the care and separation unit: did the staff treat
you well/very well? 49% 32% 49% 62%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 41% 48% 41% 29%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 17% 19% 17% 14%
9.4 Have you ever been victimised by other young people here? 31% 36% 31% 29%
9.5a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 17% 22% 17% 13%
9.5b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 12% 17% 12% 10%
9.5c Sexually abused you? 1% 1% 1% 2%
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 15% 15% 15% 12%
9.5e Taken your canteen/property? 10% 6% 10% 4%
9.5f Victimised you because of medication? 1% 1% 1% 2%
9.5g Victimised you because of debt? 3% 1% 3% 3%
9.5h Victimised you because of drugs? 3% 2% 3% 1%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 6% 5% 6% 4%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 3% 4% 3% 2%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 2% 4% 2% 2%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
For those who have made a complaint:
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
SECTION 9: SAFETY
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9.5l Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 6% 5% 6% 5%
9.5m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 2% 3% 2% 0%
9.5n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 1% 0% 1% 0%
9.5o Victimised you because of your age? 1% 2% 1% 1%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 1% 2% 1% 1%
9.5q Victimised you because you were new here? 8% 11% 8% 5%
9.5r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 4% 5% 4% 4%
9.5s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 6% 10% 6% 6%
9.7 Have you ever been victimised by a member of staff here? 34% 31% 34% 18%
9.8a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 15% 17% 15% 10%
9.8b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 10% 10% 10% 5%
9.8c Sexually abused you? 0% 2% 0% 2%
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 11% 6% 11% 3%
9.8e Taken your canteen/property? 5% 4% 5% 3%
9.8f Victimised you because of medication? 1% 1% 1% 2%
9.8g Victimised you because of debt? 0% 0% 0% 1%
9.8h Victimised you because of drugs? 1% 1% 1% 0%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 5% 4% 5% 2%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 3% 2% 3% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 1% 3% 1% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 3% 2% 3% 2%
9.8m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 1% 1% 1% 0%
9.8n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8o Victimised you because of your age? 1% 2% 1% 1%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 1% 1% 1% 1%
9.8q Victimised you because you were new here? 3% 3% 3% 1%
9.8r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 1% 2% 1% 1%
9.8s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 1% 2% 1% 1%
9.8t Victimised you because you made a complaint? 4% 5% 4% 1%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 29% 28% 29% 27%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 18% 26% 18% 30%
9.12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here? 43% 44% 43% 36%
Since you have been here, have staff:
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10.1a Is it easy for you to see the doctor? 48% 46% 48% 57%
10.1b Is it easy for you to see the nurse? 61% 60% 61% 69%
10.1c Is it easy for you to see the dentist? 24% 26% 24% 34%
10.2 For those who have been to health services: Do you think the overall quality is
good/very good? 46% 48% 46% 48%
10.3 If you are taking medication, are you allowed to keep some/all of it in your cell? 57% 46% 57% 65%
10.4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems? 22% 26% 22% 25%
10.5 If you have emotional or mental health problems, are you being helped by
anyone here? 51% 55% 51% 61%
10.6 Did you have any problems with alcohol when you first arrived? 6% 7% 6% 8%
10.7 Have you received any help with any alcohol problems here? 4% 4% 4% 3%
10.8 Did you have any problems with drugs when you first arrived? 36% 32% 36% 42%
10.9 Do you have a problem with drugs now? 8% 6% 8% 6%
10.10 Have you received any help with any drug problems here? 24% 22% 24% 20%
10.11 Is it easy/very easy to get illegal drugs here? 27% 22% 27% 19%
11.1 Were you 14 or younger when you were last at school? 38% 37% 38% 49%
11.2 Have you ever been excluded from school? 86% 87% 86% 90%
11.3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody? 71% 71% 71% 80%
11.4a Education? 77% 75% 77% 66%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 17% 16% 17% 49%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 8% 12% 8% 8%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 17% 16% 17% 11%
11.4e Nothing 17% 15% 17% 25%
11.5a Education? 54% 61% 54% 59%
11.5b A job in this establishment? 36% 36% 36% 43%
11.5c Vocational or skills training? 31% 42% 31% 39%
11.5d Offending behaviour programmes? 40% 41% 40% 39%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 64% 50% 64% 81%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 54% 67% 54% 60%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 1% 11% 1% 2%
For those who have taken part in the following activities while in this establishment, do you think
that they will help you when you leave prison:
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 81% 80% 81% 77%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 55% 50% 55% 50%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 32% 34% 32% 28%
12.4 Is it easy/very easy for your family and friends to visit you here? 23% 33% 23% 27%
12.5 Do your visits start on time? 39% 34% 39% 26%
13.1a Finding accommodation? 22% 28% 22% 18%
13.1b Getting into school or college? 31% 34% 31% 21%
13.1c Getting a job? 49% 52% 49% 46%
13.1d Money/finances? 36% 36% 36% 34%
13.1e Claiming benefits? 14% 15% 14% 13%
13.1f Continuing health services? 5% 11% 5% 8%
13.1g Opening a bank account? 16% 18% 16% 16%
13.1h Avoiding bad relationships? 12% 20% 12% 15%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 58% 43% 58% 46%
13.3 Were you involved in the development of your plan? 89% 85% 89% 89%
13.4 Do you understand the targets set in your plan? 91% 90% 91% 96%
13.5 Do you have a caseworker here? 91% 92% 91% 82%
13.6 Has your caseworker helped to prepare you for release? 44% 39% 44% 36%
For those with a social worker:
13.7 Has your social worker been to visit you since you have been here? 73% 77% 73% 68%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 35% 41% 35% 38%
13.9a Finding accommodation 25% 26% 25% 32%
13.9b Getting into school or college 24% 30% 24% 28%
13.9c Getting a job 26% 29% 26% 35%
For those with a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan:
SECTION 12: KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
Do you think you will have a problem with the following, when you are released:
Do you know who to contact for help with the following problems?
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13.9d Help with money/finances 22% 23% 22% 27%
13.9e Help with claiming benefits 17% 14% 17% 23%
13.9f Continuing health services 14% 15% 14% 19%
13.9g Opening a bank account 20% 19% 20% 25%
13.9h Avoiding bad relationships 14% 15% 14% 14%
13.11 Do you want to stop offending? 91% 91% 91% 89%
13.12 Have you done anything or has anything happened to you here that you think will
make you less likely to offend in the future? 46% 54% 46% 48%
For those who were sentenced:
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1.2 Are you a foreign national? 6% 4% 3% 5%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 100% 99% 100% 99%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white
Irish or white other categories.) 100% 19%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 49% 0%
1.5 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/ Romany/ Traveller? 2% 5% 3% 4%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? 10% 19% 6% 18%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 31% 29% 30% 29%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 77% 85% 70% 84%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 73% 61% 67% 64%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 33% 39% 33% 38%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 57% 52% 53% 53%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 10% 9% 9% 9%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 89% 79% 88% 80%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 66% 64% 53% 66%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 66% 74% 64% 73%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 80% 74% 82% 74%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 90% 89% 88% 90%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 15% 8% 13% 10%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 9% 19% 3% 18%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 29% 47% 24% 44%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 76% 47% 79% 52%
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 83% 62% 91% 65%
5.8 A peer mentor? 17% 24% 18% 23%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board? 6% 11% 6% 10%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 26% 26% 33% 25%
Number of completed questionnaires returned
Can you speak to:
Key question responses (ethnicity/ religion) HMYOI Wetherby 2016
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6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 53% 61% 49% 59%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 16% 26% 13% 24%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 60% 60% 59% 61%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 44% 44% 56% 44%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 25% 29% 32% 28%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 28% 42% 29% 39%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 34% 49% 28% 48%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 65% 57% 66% 60%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 79% 52% 82% 57%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here? 53% 33% 52% 36%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 38% 43% 38% 42%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 12% 20% 10% 18%
9.4 Have you been victimised by other young people here? 32% 31% 31% 31%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 9% 19% 9% 16%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 12% 4% 9% 6%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 4% 1% 9% 1%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 3% 1% 3% 2%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 1% 1% 0% 2%
9.7 Have you been victimised by staff here? 43% 28% 58% 29%
Since you have been here, have staff:
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 13% 9% 26% 8%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 12% 1% 19% 2%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 9% 1% 13% 1%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 5% 0% 7% 0%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 2% 0% 3% 0%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 23% 30% 28% 28%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 6% 23% 7% 20%
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ethnic young people
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10.1a Is it easy/very easy for you to see the doctor? 35% 54% 32% 52%
10.1b Is it easy/very easy for you to see the nurse? 54% 66% 42% 65%
10.4 Do you feel you have any emotional or mental health problems? 17% 25% 19% 24%
11.4a Education? 85% 74% 87% 76%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 13% 19% 13% 18%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 10% 7% 3% 9%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 12% 19% 7% 18%
11.4e Nothing? 12% 19% 10% 18%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 63% 65% 58% 66%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 67% 48% 71% 51%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 1% 0% 1%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 85% 79% 77% 82%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 67% 49% 71% 51%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 29% 33% 41% 30%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 55% 59% 67% 56%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 39% 33% 35% 35%
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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1.2 Are you a foreign national? 0% 6%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 100% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 97% 100%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white Irish or white other categories.) 19% 33%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 6% 17%
1.5 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/ Romany/ Traveller? 3% 5%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 44% 27%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 75% 84%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 44% 68%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 32% 38%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 51% 53%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 12% 9%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 78% 82%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 69% 62%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 75% 70%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 69% 77%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 80% 91%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 3% 12%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 11% 17%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 49% 40%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 50% 58%
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 47% 73%
5.8 A peer mentor? 9% 24%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board? 3% 10%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 27% 26%Do not consider themselves to have a disability
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Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not indicated
as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance.
Can you speak to:
Number of completed questionnaires returned
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disability
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6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 53% 59%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 30% 22%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 38% 65%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 41% 45%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 6% 33%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 22% 41%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 46% 43%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 72% 58%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 63% 61%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here? 47% 38%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 53% 39%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 36% 14%
9.4 Have you been victimised by other young people here? 40% 29%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 28% 13%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 6% 6%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 3%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 3% 2%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 6% 1%
9.7 Have you been victimised by staff here? 50% 30%
Since you have been here, have staff:
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 21% 10%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 12% 3%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 6% 2%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 2%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 3% 0%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 17% 32%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 9% 21%
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have a disability
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disability
10.1a Is it easy/very easy for you to see the doctor? 51% 48%
10.1b Is it easy/very easy for you to see the nurse? 59% 62%
10.4 Do you feel you have any emotional or mental health problems? 73% 13%
11.4a Education? 60% 81%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 3% 20%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 3% 9%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 17% 17%
11.4e Nothing? 31% 15%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 44% 68%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 46% 55%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 1%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 74% 82%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 71% 51%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 19% 35%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 38% 61%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 39% 34%
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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1.2 Are you a foreign national? 0% 7%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 100% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 100% 99%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white Irish or white other categories.) 33% 31%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 16% 15%
1.5 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/ Romany/ Traveller? 2% 5%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disabilty? 23% 12%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 84% 82%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 51% 69%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 46% 34%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 56% 51%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 9% 9%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 79% 83%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 52% 68%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 78% 69%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 79% 76%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 91% 89%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 9% 12%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 9% 19%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 50% 38%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 49% 60%
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 69% 69%
5.8 A peer mentor? 21% 22%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board? 9% 9%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 35% 22%
Can you speak to:
Number of completed questionnaires returned
Young people who have been in
local authority care
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been in local authority care
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HMYOI Wetherby 2016
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not indicated
as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance.
Diversity analysis
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6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 53% 60%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 32% 18%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 62% 60%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 49% 44%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 18% 33%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 35% 38%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 45% 44%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 64% 58%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 67% 59%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here? 43% 38%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 42% 40%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 25% 14%
9.4 Have you been victimised by other young people here? 28% 32%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 26% 12%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 3% 7%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 2% 3%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 2% 2%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 3% 1%
9.7 Have you been victimised by staff here? 28% 35%
Since you have been here, have staff:
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 13% 11%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 3% 5%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 5% 2%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 2%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 2% 0%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 22% 31%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 19% 18%
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10.1a Is it easy/very easy for you to see the doctor? 53% 47%
10.1b Is it easy/very easy for you to see the nurse? 63% 61%
10.4 Do you feel you have any emotional or mental health problems? 29% 19%
11.4a Education? 77% 78%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 15% 19%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 12% 7%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 13% 19%
11.4e Nothing? 16% 17%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 65% 65%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 53% 53%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 1%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 77% 84%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 56% 54%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 15% 39%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 53% 60%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 30% 37%
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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1.1 Are you 18 years of age? 7% 16% 20% 15% 23% 17%
1.2 Are you a foreign national? 0% 2% 4% 9% 5% 4%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 100% 100% 100% 100% 98% 100%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white
British, white Irish or white other category.) 31% 34% 41% 38% 9% 31%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 14% 13% 30% 17% 0% 15%
1.7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller? 4% 4% 0% 9% 2% 4%
1.8 Do you have any children? 3% 4% 9% 9% 7% 7%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? 10% 16% 13% 17% 21% 16%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 15% 38% 33% 23% 26% 28%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 100% 88% 79% 70% 79% 82%
2.2 Is your sentence 12 months or less? 0% 36% 35% 30% 41% 31%
2.3 Have you been in this establishment for one month or less? 7% 12% 0% 4% 30% 11%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure
training centre? 69% 76% 61% 55% 67% 65%
3.1 Did you feel safe? 71% 76% 80% 79% 74% 76%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 45% 44% 39% 21% 33% 36%
3.3 Did you spend more than 4 hours in the van? 21% 4% 9% 13% 2% 9%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 62% 57% 55% 46% 52% 54%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare
for coming here? 21% 12% 4% 9% 7% 10%
4.1 Were you in reception for less than 2 hours? 72% 78% 78% 70% 61% 72%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 72% 82% 85% 79% 82% 81%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 66% 72% 59% 58% 67% 64%
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question).
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SECTION 4: YOUR FIRST FEW DAYS HERE
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On your most recent journey here:
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
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4.4a Not being able to smoke? 29% 60% 46% 40% 62% 49%
4.4b Loss of property? 25% 24% 28% 18% 22% 23%
4.4c Feeling scared? 25% 38% 33% 13% 24% 27%
4.4d Gang problems? 25% 38% 23% 32% 14% 27%
4.4e Contacting family? 48% 66% 56% 30% 42% 49%
4.4f Money worries? 4% 20% 23% 7% 17% 15%
4.4g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 32% 52% 33% 20% 32% 34%
4.4h Health problems? 39% 60% 49% 50% 42% 49%
4.4i Getting phone numbers? 36% 42% 25% 25% 27% 31%
4.5 Did you have any problems when you first arrived? 63% 83% 77% 69% 91% 78%
4.5a Not being able to smoke? 15% 65% 60% 50% 57% 53%
4.5b Loss of property? 15% 9% 9% 14% 7% 10%
4.5c Feeling Scared? 12% 13% 13% 5% 29% 14%
4.5d Gang Problems? 0% 9% 7% 10% 10% 7%
4.5e Contacting Family? 26% 24% 23% 29% 40% 28%
4.5f Money worries? 4% 17% 13% 7% 16% 12%
4.5g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 22% 20% 9% 10% 21% 16%
4.5h Health problems? 8% 9% 13% 7% 7% 9%
4.5i Getting phone numbers? 30% 41% 21% 24% 31% 29%
4.6a Toiletries/basic items? 59% 96% 86% 88% 91% 86%
4.6b The opportunity to have a shower? 35% 22% 25% 13% 21% 22%
4.6c Something to eat? 79% 88% 74% 72% 79% 78%
4.6d A free phone call to friends/family? 76% 84% 76% 70% 74% 76%
4.6e PIN phone credit? 55% 63% 59% 30% 54% 52%
4.6f Information about feeling worried/upset? 21% 37% 27% 13% 23% 24%
4.7a A chaplain? 50% 41% 42% 40% 67% 47%
4.7b A peer mentor? 7% 8% 19% 0% 10% 9%
4.7c Childline/Samaritans 7% 14% 17% 6% 16% 13%
4.7d The prison shop/canteen? 7% 6% 9% 2% 5% 6%
Within your first 24 hours, did you have access to the following people or services:
When you first arrived, were you given any of the following:
When you first arrived, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the
following:
When you first arrived, did you have problems with any of the following:
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4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or
nurse? 55% 76% 84% 65% 67% 71%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 69% 77% 82% 77% 70% 76%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 85% 92% 86% 87% 95% 89%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 11% 12% 4% 4% 24% 11%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 25% 20% 8% 6% 23% 16%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 38% 54% 33% 38% 48% 42%
5.5 Is it easy/very easy for you to attend religious services? 50% 52% 57% 53% 42% 51%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 72% 55% 56% 62% 45% 57%
Can you speak to:
5.7 A Chaplain of your faith in private? 76% 67% 74% 62% 71% 69%
5.8 A peer mentor? 21% 18% 29% 20% 24% 22%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board)? 7% 6% 8% 13% 9% 9%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 35% 18% 25% 31% 26% 26%
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 64% 55% 57% 47% 76% 59%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 29% 14% 21% 36% 21% 24%
6.3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are
getting on? 29% 22% 25% 13% 41% 26%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 64% 67% 61% 50% 57% 60%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 57% 43% 51% 42% 31% 44%
7.7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint? 7% 25% 17% 17% 19% 18%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 64% 18% 23% 15% 39% 28%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 48% 44% 35% 27% 41% 38%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 33% 42% 42% 40% 59% 44%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 54% 54% 65% 75% 46% 59%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 57% 52% 65% 79% 48% 61%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (Cand R) since you have been here? 39% 35% 47% 42% 27% 38%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 36% 40% 41% 40% 48% 41%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 8% 22% 15% 17% 21% 18%
9.4 Have you ever been victimised by other young people here? 32% 32% 30% 28% 36% 32%
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
SECTION 9: SAFETY
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9.5a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 25% 16% 15% 15% 23% 18%
9.5b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 21% 4% 13% 13% 16% 12%
9.5c Sexually abused you? 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 1%
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 21% 16% 19% 7% 18% 16%
9.5e Taken your canteen/property? 7% 12% 4% 7% 20% 10%
9.5f Victimised you because of medication? 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 1%
9.5g Victimised you because of debt? 7% 2% 2% 2% 0% 2%
9.5h Victimised you because of drugs? 0% 4% 2% 2% 2% 2%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 4% 6% 4% 9% 5% 6%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 4% 2% 0% 7% 0% 2%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 4% 2% 2% 0% 2%
9.5l Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 0% 8% 4% 4% 7% 5%
9.5m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 0% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
9.5n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 1%
9.5o Victimised you because of your age? 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 1%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 0% 2% 2% 2% 1%
9.5q Victimised you because you were new here? 11% 6% 6% 2% 13% 7%
9.5r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 7% 2% 2% 2% 5% 3%
9.5s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 0% 8% 2% 7% 9% 6%
9.7 Have you ever been victimised by a member of staff here? 15% 40% 36% 43% 20% 32%
9.8a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 8% 23% 19% 13% 7% 15%
9.8b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 4% 9% 15% 7% 9% 9%
9.8c Sexually abused you? 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 4% 13% 9% 19% 2% 10%
9.8e Taken your canteen/property? 0% 0% 0% 13% 2% 3%
9.8f Victimised you because of medication? 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 1%
9.8g Victimised you because of debt? 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8h Victimised you because of drugs? 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 0% 6% 4% 7% 0% 4%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 9% 0% 2% 0% 2%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 4% 0% 2% 0% 1%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
Since you have been here, have staff:
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9.8k Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 0% 2% 4% 2% 2% 2%
9.8m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 1%
9.8n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8o Victimised you because of your age? 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8q Victimised you because you were new here? 0% 4% 4% 2% 0% 2%
9.8r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 1%
9.8s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% 1%
9.8t Victimised you because you made a complaint? 0% 6% 2% 2% 5% 3%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 32% 29% 25% 22% 38% 29%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been
victimised? 29% 17% 17% 9% 25% 19%
9.12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here? 39% 38% 44% 32% 64% 43%
10.1a Is it easy for you to see the doctor? 50% 53% 40% 36% 67% 49%
10.1b Is it easy for you to see the nurse? 50% 63% 57% 59% 74% 61%
10.1c Is it easy for you to see the dentist? 15% 25% 24% 16% 37% 24%
10.4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems? 25% 25% 19% 18% 23% 22%
10.6 Did you have any problems with alcohol when you first arrived? 8% 8% 15% 0% 2% 7%
10.7 Have you received any help with any alcohol problems here? 8% 8% 4% 0% 0% 4%
10.8 Did you have any problems with drugs when you first arrived? 15% 45% 40% 36% 36% 36%
10.9 Do you have a problem with drugs now? 0% 8% 4% 13% 9% 8%
10.10 Have you received any help with any drug problems here? 8% 39% 28% 21% 16% 24%
10.11 Is it easy/very easy to get illegal drugs here? 11% 36% 26% 20% 36% 27%
11.1 Were you 14 or younger when you were last at school? 43% 37% 28% 55% 28% 38%
11.2 Have you ever been excluded from school? 71% 94% 85% 94% 75% 85%
11.3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody? 79% 71% 75% 75% 57% 71%
11.4a Education? 75% 86% 83% 79% 61% 77%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 11% 29% 15% 13% 16% 17%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 0% 12% 15% 2% 9% 8%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 36% 16% 15% 9% 14% 16%
11.4e Nothing 15% 6% 15% 17% 33% 17%
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
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Wing comparator
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Percentages highlighted in blue show the worst score across wings
26 45 44 43 40 198
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C Wing
D Wing
E Wing
F Wing
Total
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11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 75% 74% 49% 59% 72% 65%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 59% 59% 48% 50% 56% 54%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 85% 74% 81% 87% 84% 82%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 54% 56% 63% 56% 42% 54%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 36% 28% 28% 30% 44% 33%
12.4 Is it easy/very easy for your family and friends to visit you here? 29% 22% 28% 23% 18% 24%
12.5 Do your visits start on time? 35% 43% 40% 35% 36% 38%
13.1a Finding accommodation? 17% 22% 28% 14% 26% 22%
13.1b Getting into school or college? 28% 25% 40% 24% 36% 31%
13.1c Getting a job? 50% 53% 48% 45% 51% 50%
13.1d Money/finances? 32% 27% 43% 40% 36% 36%
13.1e Claiming benefits? 8% 12% 28% 7% 9% 14%
13.1f Continuing health services? 0% 2% 13% 5% 2% 5%
13.1g Opening a bank account? 8% 6% 23% 16% 23% 16%
13.1h Avoiding bad relationships? 4% 12% 23% 5% 9% 12%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 52% 59% 66% 55% 59% 59%
13.5 Do you have a caseworker here? 89% 84% 98% 94% 91% 91%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 27% 45% 34% 27% 40% 35%
Do you think you will have a problem with the following, when you are released:
SECTION 12: KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
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Comparison with young people's comparator and previous survey results.
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background details
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1.1 Are you 18 years of age? 24% 11% 24% 27%
1.2 Are you a foreign national? 7% 5% 7% 3%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 98% 100% 98% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 91% 98% 91% 97%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British,
white Irish or white other category. 7% 49% 7% 2%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 3% 23% 3% 3%
1.7 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/Romany/Traveller? 17% 7% 17% 15%
1.8 Do you have any children? 18% 10% 18% 10%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? 53% 17% 53% 68%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 43% 37% 43% 64%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 76% 77% 76% 88%
2.2 Is your sentence 12 months or less? 26% 31% 26% 32%
2.3 Have you been in this establishment for one month or less? 17% 15% 17% 8%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training
centre? 56% 60% 56% 70%
3.1 Did you feel safe? 71% 77% 71% 76%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 19% 35% 19% 34%
3.3 Did you spend more than 4 hours in the van? 14% 7% 14% 15%
For those who spent 2 or more hours in the escort van:
3.4 Were you offered a toilet break if you needed it? 12% 11% 12% 11%
3.5 Were you offered anything to eat or drink? 50% 41% 50% 44%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 55% 53% 55% 76%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for
coming here? 24% 12% 24% 38% Young people's comparator
Number of completed questionnaires returned
On your most recent journey here:
SECTION 3: COURTS, TRANSFERS AND ESCORTS
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
SECTION 2: ABOUT YOUR SENTENCE
Survey responses from children and young people:
Wetherby Keppel Unit 2016
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not
indicated as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance. NB: This document shows a comparison between the responses from all young people
surveyed in this establishment with all young people surveyed for the comparator.
Key to tables
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Keppel Unit 2016
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Comparison with young people's comparator and previous survey results.
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background details
Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
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Key to tables
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Keppel Unit 2016
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4.1 Were you in reception for less than 2 hours? 71% 78% 71% 68%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 79% 81% 79% 83%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 52% 66% 52% 88%
4.4a Not being able to smoke? 37% 43% 37% 68%
4.4b Loss of property? 15% 18% 15% 25%
4.4c Feeling scared? 33% 24% 33% 45%
4.4d Gang problems? 21% 43% 21% 18%
4.4e Contacting family? 54% 50% 54% 70%
4.4f Money worries? 8% 15% 8% 25%
4.4g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 31% 30% 31% 60%
4.4h Health problems? 59% 52% 59% 50%
4.4i Getting phone numbers? 41% 35% 41% 63%
4.5 Did you have any problems when you first arrived? 92% 78% 92% 95%
4.5a Not being able to smoke? 65% 48% 65% 72%
4.5b Loss of property? 18% 11% 18% 13%
4.5c Feeling scared? 21% 13% 21% 44%
4.5d Gang problems? 5% 19% 5% 13%
4.5e Contacting family? 32% 32% 32% 54%
4.5f Money worries? 24% 17% 24% 21%
4.5g Feeling worried/upset/needing someone to talk to? 32% 14% 32% 41%
4.5h Health problems? 38% 14% 38% 36%
4.5i Getting phone numbers? 29% 32% 29% 44%
4.6a Toiletries/basic items? 86% 79% 86% 81%
4.6b The opportunity to have a shower? 51% 45% 51% 61%
4.6c Something to eat? 62% 79% 62% 88%
4.6d A free phone call to friends/family? 73% 75% 73% 71%
4.6e PIN phone credit? 56% 56% 56% 71%
4.6f Information about feeling worried/upset? 34% 27% 34% 54%
When you first arrived, were you given any of the following:
When you first arrived, did staff ask if you needed help or support with any of the following:
When you first arrived, did you have problems with any of the following:
SECTION 4: YOUR FIRST FEW DAYS HERE
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background details
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4.7a A chaplain? 50% 39% 50% 68%
4.7b A peer mentor? 5% 9% 5% 23%
4.7c Childline/Samaritans 5% 15% 5% 25%
4.7d The prison shop/canteen? 10% 8% 10% 25%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 78% 68% 78% 68%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 70% 76% 70% 73%
4.10 For those who have been on an induction course: did it cover everything you
needed to know about the establishment? 43% 53% 43% 61%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 100% 87% 100% 100%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 20% 22% 20% 49%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 20% 15% 20% 30%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 53% 50% 53% 59%
5.5 Is it easy/very easy for you to attend religious services? 50% 49% 50% 56%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 56% 60% 56% 59%
Can you speak to:
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 73% 65% 73% 71%
5.8 A peer mentor? 25% 26% 25% 58%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board)? 20% 15% 20% 29%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 30% 34% 30% 51%
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 74% 62% 74% 83%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 8% 24% 8% 23%
6.3 Have staff checked on you personally in the last week to see how you are getting on? 45% 29% 45% 44%
6.4 Did you meet your personal (named) officer within the first week? 29% 31% 29% 40%
6.5 Do you see your personal (named) officer at least once a week? 54% 42% 54% 76%
6.6 Do you feel your personal (named) officer tries to help you? 72% 59% 72% 86%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 53% 59% 53% 66%
7.2 Do you feel applications are sorted out fairly? 54% 55% 54% 79%
7.3 Do you feel applications are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 42% 35% 42% 46%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 32% 45% 32% 59%
Within your first 24 hours, did you have access to the following people or services:
For those who have met their personal officer:
SECTION 7: APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
SECTION 5: DAILY LIFE AND RESPECT
SECTION 6: RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF
For those who have made an application:
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background details
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7.5 Do you feel complaints are sorted out fairly? 13% 33% 13% 52%
7.6 Do you feel complaints are sorted out quickly (within 7 days)? 13% 24% 13% 57%
7.7 Have you ever felt too scared or intimidated to make a complaint? 18% 15% 18% 18%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 37% 24% 37% 27%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 37% 40% 37% 55%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 36% 43% 36% 62%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 65% 48% 65% 83%
For those who have had a minor report:
8.5 Was the process explained clearly to you? 54% 62% 54% 81%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 68% 68% 68% 68%
For those who have had an adjudication ('nicking'):
8.7 Was the process explained clearly to you? 84% 78% 84% 82%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (Cand R) since you have been here? 45% 45% 45% 30%
8.9 For those who had spent a night in the care and separation unit: did the staff treat
you well/very well? 25% 36% 25% 57%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 69% 45% 69% 68%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 12% 18% 12% 23%
9.4 Have you ever been victimised by other young people here? 50% 34% 50% 54%
9.5a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 32% 20% 32% 31%
9.5b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 29% 15% 29% 23%
9.5c Sexually abused you? 5% 1% 5% 3%
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 21% 15% 21% 23%
9.5e Taken your canteen/property? 8% 7% 8% 3%
9.5f Victimised you because of medication? 5% 1% 5% 8%
9.5g Victimised you because of debt? 3% 2% 3% 3%
9.5h Victimised you because of drugs? 3% 2% 3% 0%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 8% 5% 8% 0%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 5% 3% 5% 0%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 3% 4% 3% 0%
9.5l Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 8% 5% 8% 5%
9.5m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 16% 2% 16% 3%
For those who have made a complaint:
SECTION 8: REWARDS AND SANCTIONS, AND DISCIPLINE
SECTION 9: SAFETY
Since you have been here, have other young people:
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background details
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9.5n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 5% 0% 5% 10%
9.5o Victimised you because of your age? 3% 1% 3% 0%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 5% 2% 5% 8%
9.5q Victimised you because you were new here? 16% 10% 16% 15%
9.5r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 18% 4% 18% 21%
9.5s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 8% 9% 8% 3%
9.7 Have you ever been victimised by a member of staff here? 38% 32% 38% 33%
9.8a Made insulting remarks about you, your family or friends? 18% 16% 18% 13%
9.8b Hit, kicked or assaulted you? 18% 9% 18% 15%
9.8c Sexually abused you? 0% 1% 0% 0%
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 8% 8% 8% 13%
9.8e Taken your canteen/property? 0% 5% 0% 0%
9.8f Victimised you because of medication? 0% 1% 0% 3%
9.8g Victimised you because of debt? 0% 0% 0% 0%
9.8h Victimised you because of drugs? 0% 1% 0% 3%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 0% 5% 0% 0%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 3% 0% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 3% 0% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because you were from a different part of the country? 0% 2% 0% 3%
9.8m Victimised you because you are from a Traveller community? 3% 1% 3% 3%
9.8n Victimised you because of your sexual orientation? 0% 0% 0% 3%
9.8o Victimised you because of your age? 0% 2% 0% 3%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 1% 0% 0%
9.8q Victimised you because you were new here? 0% 3% 0% 0%
9.8r Victimised you because of your offence/crime? 3% 2% 3% 0%
9.8s Victimised you because of gang related issues? 0% 2% 0% 0%
9.8t Victimised you because you made a complaint? 3% 5% 3% 3%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 31% 28% 31% 44%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 24% 23% 24% 56%
9.12 Is shouting through the windows a problem here? 51% 43% 51% 69%
10.1a Is it easy for you to see the doctor? 61% 46% 61% 62%
10.1b Is it easy for you to see the nurse? 72% 60% 72% 74%
10.1c Is it easy for you to see the dentist? 37% 25% 37% 40%
Since you have been here, have staff:
SECTION 10: HEALTH SERVICES
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background details
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10.2 For those who have been to health services: Do you think the overall quality is
good/very good? 37% 48% 37% 69%
10.3 If you are taking medication, are you allowed to keep some/all of it in your cell? 15% 53% 15% 30%
10.4 Do you have any emotional or mental health problems? 66% 23% 66% 73%
10.5 If you have emotional or mental health problems, are you being helped by
anyone here? 75% 50% 75% 75%
10.6 Did you have any problems with alcohol when you first arrived? 19% 6% 19% 25%
10.7 Have you received any help with any alcohol problems here? 11% 4% 11% 13%
10.8 Did you have any problems with drugs when you first arrived? 51% 32% 51% 63%
10.9 Do you have a problem with drugs now? 19% 6% 19% 13%
10.10 Have you received any help with any drug problems here? 36% 22% 36% 35%
10.11 Is it easy/very easy to get illegal drugs here? 35% 23% 35% 21%
11.1 Were you 14 or younger when you were last at school? 46% 37% 46% 31%
11.2 Have you ever been excluded from school? 82% 87% 82% 90%
11.3 Did you ever skip school before you came into custody? 73% 71% 73% 83%
11.4a Education? 89% 75% 89% 95%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 19% 16% 19% 36%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 16% 11% 16% 21%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 33% 15% 33% 31%
11.4e Nothing 11% 16% 11% 3%
11.5a Education? 66% 59% 66% 73%
11.5b A job in this establishment? 50% 35% 50% 59%
11.5c Vocational or skills training? 44% 38% 44% 56%
11.5d Offending behaviour programmes? 61% 39% 61% 67%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 64% 54% 64% 97%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 64% 63% 64% 58%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 8% 0% 10%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 72% 81% 72% 88%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 47% 52% 47% 50%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 19% 34% 19% 28%
12.4 Is it easy/very easy for your family and friends to visit you here? 25% 30% 25% 33%
12.5 Do your visits start on time? 17% 36% 17% 30%
SECTION 11: ACTIVITIES
SECTION 12: KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
For those who have taken part in the following activities while in this establishment, do you think
that they will help you when you leave prison:
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Comparison with young people's comparator and previous survey results.
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background details
Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
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13.1a Finding accommodation? 34% 26% 34% 42%
13.1b Getting into school or college? 37% 33% 37% 45%
13.1c Getting a job? 63% 51% 63% 74%
13.1d Money/finances? 50% 35% 50% 47%
13.1e Claiming benefits? 34% 13% 34% 42%
13.1f Continuing health services? 28% 8% 28% 21%
13.1g Opening a bank account? 31% 16% 31% 26%
13.1h Avoiding bad relationships? 34% 16% 34% 32%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 63% 47% 63% 73%
13.3 Were you involved in the development of your plan? 100% 85% 100% 92%
13.4 Do you understand the targets set in your plan? 95% 90% 95% 84%
13.5 Do you have a caseworker here? 94% 91% 94% 100%
13.6 Has your caseworker helped to prepare you for release? 53% 40% 53% 60%
For those with a social worker:
13.7 Has your social worker been to visit you since you have been here? 69% 76% 69% 82%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 41% 39% 41% 53%
13.9a Finding accommodation 30% 25% 30% 28%
13.9b Getting into school or college 30% 28% 30% 31%
13.9c Getting a job 36% 28% 36% 47%
13.9d Help with money/finances 30% 23% 30% 33%
13.9e Help with claiming benefits 21% 15% 21% 31%
13.9f Continuing health services 18% 15% 18% 8%
13.9g Opening a bank account 18% 20% 18% 11%
13.9h Avoiding bad relationships 3% 15% 3% 19%
13.11 Do you want to stop offending? 85% 91% 85% 88%
13.12 Have you done anything or has anything happened to you here that you think will
make you less likely to offend in the future? 70% 50% 70% 74%
For those who were sentenced:
SECTION 13: PREPARATION FOR RELEASE
Do you think you will have a problem with the following, when you are released:
Do you know who to contact for help with the following problems?
For those with a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan:
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Diversity analysis - disability
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1.2 Are you a foreign national? 5% 5%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 95% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 91% 90%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white Irish or white other categories.) 5% 5%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 0% 6%
1.5 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/ Romany/ Traveller? 19% 6%
1.10 Have you ever been in local authority care? 57% 32%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 62% 90%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 52% 56%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 10% 22%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 57% 53%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 27% 16%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 86% 78%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 62% 42%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 85% 78%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 65% 77%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 100% 100%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 30% 11%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 20% 18%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 55% 56%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 45% 65%
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 65% 82%
5.8 A peer mentor? 35% 11%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board? 15% 24%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 30% 33%
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 68% 77%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 11% 0%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 50% 61%Do not consider themselves to have a disability
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indicated as statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance.
Can you speak to:
Number of completed questionnaires returned
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disability
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7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 24% 44%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 32% 44%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 42% 39%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 53% 24%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 61% 67%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 61% 77%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here? 50% 44%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 81% 53%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 27% 0%
9.4 Have you been victimised by other young people here? 61% 39%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 11% 24%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 11% 6%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 11% 0%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 6% 0%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 6% 6%
9.7 Have you been victimised by staff here? 39% 44%
Since you have been here, have staff:
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 11% 6%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 0% 0%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 0%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 0%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 38% 24%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 11% 35%
10.1a Is it easy/very easy for you to see the doctor? 61% 59%
10.1b Is it easy/very easy for you to see the nurse? 77% 73%
10.4 Do you feel you have any emotional or mental health problems? 88% 47%
11.4a Education? 94% 94%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 24% 13%
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
Diversity analysis - disability
Any percentage highlighted in green is significantly better
Any percentage highlighted in blue is significantly worse
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Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
Do not consider themselves to
have a disability
Key to tables
Consider themselves to have a
disability
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 18% 13%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 44% 25%
11.4e Nothing? 6% 6%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 61% 65%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 67% 65%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 0%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 61% 87%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 39% 56%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 11% 27%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 67% 50%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 44% 47%
Diversity analysis
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Any percentage highlighted in blue is significantly worse
Any percentage highlighted in orange shows a significant difference in young people's background details
Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
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1.2 Are you a foreign national? 6% 8%
1.3 Do you understand spoken English? 94% 100%
1.4 Do you understand written English? 89% 92%
1.5 Are you from a minority ethnic group? (Including all those who did not tick white British, white Irish or white other categories.) 6% 8%
1.6 Are you Muslim? 0% 5%
1.5 Do you consider yourself to be Gypsy/ Romany/ Traveller? 24% 9%
1.9 Do you consider yourself to have a disabilty? 67% 41%
2.1 Are you sentenced? 67% 83%
2.4 Is this your first time in custody in a YOI, secure children's home or secure training centre? 39% 71%
3.2 Did you travel with any adults (over 18) or a mix of males and females? 24% 13%
3.6 Were you treated well/very well by the escort staff? 67% 46%
3.7 Before you arrived, did you receive any helpful information to help you prepare for coming here? 6% 36%
4.2 When you were searched, was this carried out in a respectful way? 89% 72%
4.3 Were you treated well/very well in reception? 50% 54%
4.8 Before you were locked up on your first night, were you seen by a doctor or nurse? 82% 75%
4.9 Did you feel safe on your first night here? 67% 70%
5.1 Can you normally have a shower every day if you want to? 100% 100%
5.2 Is your cell call bell normally answered within five minutes? 11% 26%
5.3 Do you find the food here good/very good? 33% 9%
5.4 Does the shop/canteen sell a wide enough variety of products? 67% 41%
5.6 Do you feel your religious beliefs are respected? 50% 62%
5.7 A chaplain of your faith in private? 67% 74%
5.8 A peer mentor? 18% 30%
5.9 A member of the IMB (Independent Monitoring Board? 11% 26%
5.10 An advocate (an outside person to help you)? 33% 30%
Can you speak to:
Number of completed questionnaires returned
Young people who have been in
local authority care
Young people who have not
been in local authority care
Key to tables
Key question responses (local authority care analysis)
HMYOI Wetherby Keppel Unit 2016
Survey responses (missing data have been excluded for each question). Please note: where there are apparently large differences, which are not indicated as
statistically significant, this is likely to be due to chance.
Diversity analysis
Any percentage highlighted in green is significantly better
Any percentage highlighted in blue is significantly worse
Any percentage highlighted in orange shows a significant difference in young people's background details
Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
Young people who have been in
local authority care
Young people who have not
been in local authority care
Key to tables
6.1 Do most staff treat you with respect? 67% 81%
6.2 If you had a problem, would you have no-one to turn to? 6% 9%
7.1 Is it easy to make an application? 50% 55%
7.4 Is it easy to make a complaint? 35% 33%
8.1 Are you on the enhanced (top) level of the reward scheme? 35% 41%
8.2 Have you been treated fairly in your experience of the reward scheme? 53% 26%
8.3 Do the different levels make you change your behaviour? 40% 36%
8.4 Have you had a minor report since you have been here? 87% 50%
8.6 Have you had an adjudication ('nicking') since you have been here? 80% 59%
8.8 Have you been physically restrained (C and R) since you have been here? 56% 36%
9.1 Have you ever felt unsafe here? 77% 64%
9.2 Do you feel unsafe now? 25% 5%
9.4 Have you been victimised by other young people here? 50% 50%
Since you have been here, have other young people:
9.5d Threatened or intimidated you? 13% 26%
9.5i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 13% 5%
9.5j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 7% 5%
9.5k Victimised you because of your nationality? 7% 0%
9.5p Victimised you because you have a disability? 7% 5%
9.7 Have you been victimised by staff here? 50% 30%
Since you have been here, have staff:
9.8d Threatened or intimidated you? 13% 5%
9.8i Victimised you because of your race or ethnic origin? 0% 0%
9.8j Victimised you because of your religion/religious beliefs? 0% 0%
9.8k Victimised you because of your nationality? 0% 0%
9.8p Victimised you because you have a disability? 0% 0%
9.10 If you were being victimised, would you tell a member of staff? 21% 38%
9.11 Do you think staff would take it seriously if you told them you had been victimised? 13% 33%
Diversity analysis
Any percentage highlighted in green is significantly better
Any percentage highlighted in blue is significantly worse
Any percentage highlighted in orange shows a significant difference in young people's background details
Percentages which are not highlighted show there is no significant difference
Young people who have been in
local authority care
Young people who have not
been in local authority care
Key to tables
10.1a Is it easy/very easy for you to see the doctor? 50% 67%
10.1b Is it easy/very easy for you to see the nurse? 80% 65%
10.4 Do you feel you have any emotional or mental health problems? 87% 50%
11.4a Education? 93% 86%
11.4b A job in this establishment? 7% 27%
11.4c Vocational or skills training? 0% 27%
11.4d Offending behaviour programmes? 27% 38%
11.4e Nothing? 7% 14%
11.6 Do you usually have association every day? 50% 73%
11.7 Can you usually go outside for exercise every day? 56% 67%
11.8 Do you go to the gym more than five times each week? 0% 0%
12.1 Are you able to use the telephone every day? 79% 67%
12.2 Have you had any problems with sending or receiving letters or parcels? 47% 48%
12.3 Do you usually have one or more visits per week from family and friends? 14% 19%
13.2 Do you have a training plan, sentence plan or remand plan? 79% 52%
13.8 Have you had a say in what will happen to you when you are released? 47% 40%
Do you currently take part in any of the following:
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