Written questions

Shaw Trust: Young Offender Institutions

Lords · Question HL12375 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 10 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Storey

To ask His Majesty's Government what was the agreed level of tuition to be provided by Shaw Trust in the contract they signed with the trust for young offender institutions.

Answer

Answered by Lord Timpson, 10 Dec 2025

The Youth Education Service contract requires Shaw Trust to deliver education to each learner for at least 15 hours each week. This is in addition to the wider curriculum offer, which includes library access, gym, youth work sessions and other activities ...