Purposeful activity
Purposeful activity
Prisoners are able and expected to engage in activity that is likely to benefit them.
Time out of cell
All prisoners have sufficient time out of cell and are encouraged to engage in activities which support their rehabilitation.
Find out more about our expectations for time out of cell.
Education, skills and work activities
Expectations from the Ofsted, Estyn and Education and Training Inspectorate Northern Ireland inspection frameworks.
Find out more about our expectations for education, skills and work activities.
Please note: The expectations for Education, Skills and Work have been revised to incorporate Ofsted’s new inspection framework, which came into effect on 1 February 2020.
Leadership and management of purposeful activity
Purposeful activity outcomes for prisoners are supported by effective leadership and management.
Find out more about our expectations for leadership and management of purposeful activity.