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An English lesson, the education centre, IT and cookery class and hairdressing at Chelmsford

An English lesson, the education centre, IT and cookery classes and hairdressing at Chelmsford
 Education

All prisoners have access to education, with jails offering a mix of courses, including vocational qualifications.

Provision is normally made for those prisoners needing help with basic or key skills.

At Chelmsford Prison, educational facilities include a barber's salon, IT classes and cookery lessons.

There is significant take-up of English lessons among the many foreign prisoners.

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