The Prison Today
Hewell is a multiple security category prison for adult males. Category B, Category C and Category D prisoners are housed in different sites. The prison primarily serves the Worcestershire, West Midlands and Warwickshire catchment area. Accommodation at the prison is divided into 8 house blocks, 7 of which have single or double occupancy cells, and 1 house block which has dormitory accommodation.
Category B & C prisoners are employed in workshops providing Construction Industry Training, double glazing manufacture, industrial cleaning, waste management, laundry and contract services. Education offered includes ICT courses, ESOL, basic literacy and numeracy, art and cookery classes.
Category D prisoners also have access to external college courses, Open University distant learning, as well as a range of ICT, Literacy and Numeracy courses. Employment is provided throughout the estate including Farms and Gardens, Kitchen and full-time employment via a Resettlement to Work Scheme.
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