Nacro responds to the introduction of the Sentencing Reforms, introduced by Government today (02.09.2025).
Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive of Nacro, said:
“The findings from HMP Leeds are deeply troubling: cramped and overcrowded conditions, high numbers of people taking their own lives, inadequate care for those at risk of self-harm, high levels of drug use, including people developing substance misuse problems after entering prison, and a lack of learning opportunities. Worryingly 30% of people were released homeless last year – twice that of the national average – doubling their chance of reoffending.
“Prisons should be places of rehabilitation, preparing people for release. If we are serious about creating safer communities and reducing reoffending, we must better support people both inside and outside of prison.”
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Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive at Nacro, said: “One million young people out of education, training of work is a troubling milestone. That’s one million young people failed and unable to thrive.
“We have to focus on prevention. We want to see the pupil premium extended to all disadvantaged 16-19 year olds, and a relentless focus on reducing the disadvantage gap and addressing why far too many young people fall through the cracks. This includes tackling the crisis in special educational needs provision and tackling child poverty.
“Young people are the future our country we must invest in them now.”
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We’re proud to announce the official opening of our brand-new Nacro Education Stoke-on-Trent Centre, which opened its doors on 29th September 2025. Read more.
Helen Dyson, Interim CEO of Nacro, responds to the recent announcement of cuts to education and training provision in prisons.
World Homeless Day aims to raise awareness of the needs of people currently experiencing homelessness and promote support in local communities. This article explores the experiences of people being released from prison into homelessness and the efforts underway to address the growing issue.
We are saying goodbye to our Chief Executive, Campbell Robb, who is leaving the organisation today (03.10.2025) after six years in post. We are currently recruiting for a new Chief Executive and, in the meantime, Helen Dyson Director of Support and Advice Services at Nacro will be interim Chief Executive, supported by the board and her Executive Leadership Team colleagues.
Nacro responds to the IMB Annual Report at HMP Pentonville covering the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 to, released today (02.10.2025). The report outlines “inhumane conditions which are leading to mental health issues, self-harm and violence”.
Today’s HMIP inspection report (30.09.2025) on HMP Pentonville outlines the appalling treatment and conditions which led the Chief Inspector of Prisons to issue an Urgent Notification for improvement to the Secretary of State.
Nacro responds to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report (23.09.25) of children in custody which analysed 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions.
We’re delighted to announce that Nacro Education teams have been awarded the Skills Builder Gold Award. The award puts Nacro Education amongst a top, select group of schools and colleges who have demonstrated a significant commitment to building students’ essential skills.
