Children in young offender institutions (YOI) in England are typically being kept in their cells for about 20 hours a day and receiving less than 15 hours of education per week, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform have revealed.

Ministry of Justice (MoJ) statistics show that Werrington, Wetherby and Feltham YOIs have consistently failed to deliver enough purposeful activity during the week, with children spending even longer in their cells at weekends.