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Prisons: Education

Commons · Question 112844 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 25 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison education staff, according to annual delivery plan data, were employed in January (a) 2025, and (b) 2026, by prison.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 25 Feb 2026

We are committed to ensuring that prisoners can access high-quality education and skills provision that supports rehabilitation and reduces re-offending.The curriculum delivered through core education contracts is decided at local level, as is the number ...