Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, by what metrics performance at Oakhill Secure Training Centre is measured.

The performance of the secure training centre is measured against the requirements of the contract. These include: accommodating trainees in a safe environment within secure conditions; maintaining high standards of care, control, good order and discipline; providing trainees with decent living conditions and meeting their other needs; providing a positive regime; and helping trainees prepare for their return to the community

The provider is required to make 80 places available for use each day and performance against this requirement is measured. A range of requirements must be met in order for a place to be accepted as available for use: some relate to the physical environment and others to the availability of services. The provider is also required to take steps to prevent certain pre-defined adverse events from occurring. The provider’s performance in these areas is measured and tracked and performance points may be awarded, which can result in a financial penalty.

The provider also submits management information relating to a range of safety and regime-delivery indicators. These data do not necessarily indicate adverse performance, but can point to issues which we would investigate further.