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 Richards
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...

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