Question follow-through · 105869
Prisons: Education
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to ensure that (a) all people who enter prison are assessed for neuro differences and (b) that such people are supported with appropriate strategies to support their learning and rehabilit
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 14 Jan 2026
- Target answer date
- 19 Jan 2026
- Answer
- 22 Jan 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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- Opposition Day: Early release of prisoners · 7 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
14 Jan 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to ensure that (a) all people who enter prison are assessed for neuro differences and (b) that such people are supported with appropriate strategies to support their learning and rehabilit
19 Jan 2026
Target answer date
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22 Jan 2026
Answer published
HMPPS offers screening to prisoners upon entry to prison for additional learning needs, including neurodivergent needs. A new Additional Learning Needs screener was introduced in October 2025 as part of the new Prisoner Education Service. This screening h...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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