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<p>As part of the Transforming Youth Custody Programme, the Government will shortly
announce the outcome of a competition for new education contracts in under-18 Young
Offender Institutions, which will aim to more than double the average number of hours
of education provided for young people each week. The Government is taking forward
reforms of Young Offender Institutions to support a stronger focus on education and
reduce interruptions that impact on the number of hours provided.</p><p> </p><p>The
question asked about the average number of hours of education provided per week for
a young offender in young offender institutions can only be answered at disproportionate
cost.</p><p> </p>
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