We have introduced robust contractual levers into the current education contract which has seen a decrease in the teaching time lost through the education provider. The introduction at site level of Heads of Education, Skills and Work will increase the focus on ensure operational staff are able to ensure learners arrive in education.<\/p>
<\/p>
The table below shows the number of planned learning hours lost in the second quarter of 2023-24 due teacher vacancy or sickness (Ed), or for operational reasons (Op), at HMP Bristol, HMP Garth, HMP Pentonville and HMP Ranby.<\/p>
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Learning hours lost, 1 July \u2013 30 September 2023<\/strong><\/p> HMP<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Hours lost (Ed)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Hours lost (Op)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Bristol<\/p><\/td> 263<\/p><\/td> 134<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Garth<\/p><\/td> 183<\/p><\/td> 140<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Pentonville<\/p><\/td> 53<\/p><\/td> 507<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Ranby<\/p><\/td> 8<\/p><\/td> 376<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 507<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1157<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> *These are preliminary data and have not yet been reconciled with the provider<\/p> <\/p> In total, 507 hours of teaching were lost owing to a failure by the provider to deliver against the commissioned provision. £60,047 has been recovered from the providers. The cost of hours lost for operational reasons is not recoverable from the provider.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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