Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 105869
Prisons: Education
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
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
Answer
Jake RichardsHMPPS 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...
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