Written statement (Wales) on Update on learning and skills funding in prisons - Jan 16

The Welsh Government is committed to developing a culture of rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. 

We know that providing good quality learning, skills and employability programmes in prisons is a major contributing factor to reducing reoffending rates and we are committed to delivering provision in prisons that supports an effective pathway out of crime.

I am pleased to announce that we have secured an additional £500,000 from the UK Government for learning, skills and libraries provision in Wales. This reflects our ongoing commitment to rehabilitation within the justice system. It brings our total funding for learning, skills and libraries to £11.566m, with additional support provided through our ReAct Plus programme.