The YJB can today confirm that, rectification notices on Oakhill Secure Training Centre, in Milton Keynes, have been lifted.
In May 2008, the YJB put the centre under special measures to ensure that it fully carried out its contractual obligations. Since then the YJB has closely monitored the centre’s performance and reviewed the centre on a weekly basis.
Earlier this year, assessments were undertaken and the centre was assessed as fully operational. The YJB is now satisfied that the centre has rectified the issues identified.
However, the YJB will continue to closely monitor the situation and progress at Oakhill STC through effective monitoring and targeted assessments.
Click to read the latest Ofsted report into Oakhill [opens in new window].
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The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) oversees the youth justice system in England and Wales. We work to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people under the age of 18, and to ensure that custody for them is safe, secure, and addresses the causes of their offending behaviour.
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Specifically, we advise the Secretary of State on the operation of, and standards for, the youth justice system; monitor the performance of the youth justice system; purchase places for, and place, children and young people remanded or sentenced to custody; identify and promote effective practice; make grants to local authorities or other bodies to support the development of effective practice; commission research and publish information.
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