The current conditions in youth custody settings are deplorable, and it is shameful that access to education for children has deteriorated as part of this wider decline. As part of an action plan for youth custody, as recommended in paragraph 120, education must be placed at the forefront. The Ministry of Justice must set out how it will address the operational barriers to education delivery—including staffing, behaviour management, and ‘keep apart’ arrangements—and ensure that education is prioritised as a core component of the youth custody regime. (Recommendation, Paragraph 177)