Ranby

Ranby is a category C male adult training prison. Converted in the early 1970s from its original use as an Army camp, some old billets still remain.

Some purpose built accommodation added in 1980s. Two new wings opened in February 1996 and a further two wings in 1998. More new accommodation was added in 2004 and 2008.

Address:
Retford
Notts
DN22 8EU

Tel: 01777 862 000
Fax: 01777 862 001

Governor: Louise Taylor 

Operational Capacity: 1098 as of 31st August 2008

Accommodation:

Open side

A wing is a 2-storey building built in July1983 with spurred single cell accommodation, and places for 192 prisoners. It has recently been decorated throughout, and offers a TV viewing room, a games room, toasters, and DVDs.

B wing consists of 8 refurbished army billets, holding 77 prisoners. In addition to the separate TV rooms on each billet, there is also a dedicated Snooker Room.

I Wing offers accommodation for 40 enhanced status prisoners in single cells with integral shower and toilet.

These wings form part of the Enhanced regime, and offer a Reward based approach on the open side of the establishment, including access to employment in the key work areas.

Privileges and property are set at a higher level than for those residing on the closed side of the jail. Prisoners on the open side are predominantly Enhanced on the IEP scheme, and more usually wishing to prove their potential for Cat.D, HDC, and ROTL.

Closed side

C Wing was opened during March 2008. It consists of thirty double cells including in-cell showers and sanitation, with places for 60 prisoners. It is a high quality new-build which is quieter and suitable for the more responsible prisoners on the closed side. Excellent staff / prisoner relationships ensure the wing attains these high standards.

D, E, F and G wings have a mixture of single and double cells with integral sanitation for 116 prisoners on each wing.

D wing currently facilitates an IDTS (Intensive Drug Treatment service) programme, where prisoners participate in all regime activities including education and work and other purposeful activity.

E wing has no specialised role, but all prisoners attend work, education and purposeful activity. All 3 levels of the IEP scheme are accommodated.

F and G wings have a mixture of single and double cells with integral sanitation for 116 prisoners on each wing.

F wing is the establishments' Induction wing. All new receptions complete a two week induction programme whilst residing on the wing. On completion, prisoners move to another residential unit within HMP Ranby to allow them to complete their sentence plan targets, and any vocational training.

G wing currently houses 116 prisoners. The lower level landing has been designed with all steel equipment i.e. toilet, sink etc. Currently prisoners of all three incentive levels reside on the wing.

H Wing has accommodation for 40 prisoners on drug rehabilitation programmes, in cells with integral shower and toilet.

J and K Wings accommodate 226 prisoners in a mixture of single and double cells some of which are constructed to safer cell standards.

Reception Criteria: Prior arrangement is necessary for the transfer of Lifers, IPP, Score 3 prisoners, and prisoners on open ACCTs. Initial OASYs assessments & sentence plans should be completed where possible. Prisoners subject to parole must be within 6 months of their PED. Prisoners should have at least 3 months left to serve from arrival. Ranby does not impose any reception criteria based upon length of sentence. We prefer prisoners to have at least 3 months left to serve after arrival.