GCSE Exams Helping Prisoners With Rehabilitation

Wednesday, 14 April 2010 01:00

7 Inmates Pass English or Maths With C or Above GCSE Grade

The positive outcomes of the money poured into the new prison in Jurby were apparent yesterday as a number of prisoners received certificates to verify a grade of C or above in English or Maths GCSE, taken while in custody.

Home Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw was on hand yesterday to present the four male and one female prisoners with their certificates.

In total seven inmates completed the courses and passed, two have since served their term and been released.

One of the inmates, known only as Johnny spoke to Granada Reports about how the exams have helped his rehabilitation.

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