Ofsted has published updated guidance for inspecting education, skills training, and work in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs) under a renewed framework. Key changes include higher standards aligned with community education, a new inclusion evaluation area addressing barriers to learning, and a strengthened focus on improving literacy for prisoners. Inspections will assess five areas: Inclusion, Leadership and Governance, Curriculum, Achievement, and Participation and Development, each graded as Exceptional, Strong Standard, Met Standard, Needs Attention, or Urgent Improvement. The framework emphasizes employability skills and labor market relevance, while removing overall effectiveness grades. Inspections begin 21 September 2026, conducted jointly with HMIP. Sir Martyn Oliver noted high-quality education supports prisoners’ reintegration, ensuring all face barriers benefit from effective learning.
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