In my written ministerial statement of 14 May 2008, Official Report, column 61WS, I informed the House that the Youth Justice Board had decided to issue rectification notices to STC Milton Keynes Limited, the contractor responsible for the delivery of services at Oakhill secure training centre.

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families and I wish to inform the House that the Youth Justice Board has decided to withdraw the rectification notices imposed on STC Milton Keynes Limited. The contractor has addressed all of the deficiencies which had been identified and the centre is now able to operate at full capacity.

Ofsted carried out an inspection of the centre in December 2008 and their report which was published yesterday gave the centre an overall quality rating of "satisfactory".

The next step is for the contractor to consolidate the positive changes and build on the improvements made to date. The Youth Justice Board will continue to monitor the service being delivered at the centre and will take the necessary actions to resolve any problems identified and drive forward improvements.

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