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Prisons: Education

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

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
11 Feb 2026
Target answer date
25 Feb 2026
Answer
25 Feb 2026 · 14 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 11 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

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

  2. 25 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    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 ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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