HMP Wakefield is a high
security establishment holding category A and B prisoners with a capacity of
around 750. The vast majority of prisoners are serving sentences of more than
10 years, and include some of the most challenging and complex prisoners. The
main aim is towards the settlement and enabling of offenders to engage with
programmes to reduce their risk and supporting them with their long term stay.
Education at HMP
Wakefield takes place mainly within one education building, with further
delivery offered across the estate on outreach.
Education is available on both a full time and part-time basis
(depending on specific courses) and is delivered over nine sessions from Monday
to Friday lunchtime.