The Prison Today
Albany holds Category B/C sex offenders and vulnerable prisoners. Accommodation at Albany Prison comprises five wings (A to E wings), as well as a separate induction unit and segregation unit. All wings are identical and hold prisoners in single cells with in-cell but no toilet or sink. On each landing there are communal recesses housing toilets and wash basins. There are also payphones on each wing, and one TV room within each wing. There are also two Category C units consisting of single cells with en-suite facilities and communal activity areas inside and outside.
The Isle of Wight College provides education at Albany Prison. A range of courses are available including Basic and Key Skills, Art and Craft, Information Technology, Food Hygiene, Business Studies, as well Open University Courses. There are also vocational training programmes in: Bricklaying, Painting and Decorating, Horticulture, Industrial Cleaning, Woodwork and Tailoring. The prisons gym department also provides physical education courses as well as recreational gym. Additional sports facilities include a sportsfield, running track, 3 badminton courts and a weights area.
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