Overview

• Ofsted’s July inspection revealed safeguarding systems in disarray and delays in mental health care, putting children at risk of harm.
• Inspectors invoked an urgent notification to enforce immediate government oversight and remedial action at the centre.
• Two senior G4S leaders have been suspended or dismissed and more than 20 staff members are under suspension for alleged misconduct and welfare breaches.
• G4S has appointed interim directors while the Ministry of Justice reviews each young person’s placement and overall staffing arrangements.
• A comprehensive Ministry of Justice action plan is due within 28 days to overhaul governance and welfare practices.