Werrington

Inside the prison and daily life

Werrington is a young offender institution in Staffordshire for children and young people aged 15 to 18. It is therefore important to describe it as part of the youth custody system, where education, safeguarding and development have a central place.

Young people have individual rooms with a sink and toilet. Their progress is reviewed regularly, including behaviour towards others and engagement with education. Sports, fitness and youth clubs are described among evening and weekend activities, and the chaplaincy offers support across different faiths.

The education offer is described as 30 hours a week, including physical education. Subjects include English, maths and business, alongside painting and decorating, sports studies, barbering and barista training. Young people can also gain experience in supported orderly roles in areas such as the kitchen, gym and laundry.

Visiting and family contact

The stated timetable is an offer of provision, rather than proof of the hours every child actually receives. Contact with family and support with health and wellbeing are also important parts of custody. Families arranging a visit should check the current arrangements and ask about any additional needs before travelling.

Anyone arranging a visit should check the latest booking rules, identification requirements and accessibility arrangements before travelling. Education and work described here are provision offered, rather than a guarantee of individual access or outcomes.

Practical advice before you make arrangements

Use Werrington's official page below for its current booking route, required identification, permitted items and travel instructions.

Confirm that the person is still at Werrington and that your visit has been accepted before making travel arrangements. Ask the prison in advance about disability access, medication or children's needs.