Young offenders school closes over safety concerns
Published: 8/14/2025

England's first "secure school," Oasis Restore in Kent, designed to help young offenders escape gangs and knife crime, is closing due to safety concerns. The Ministry of Justice announced that all offenders will be removed after issues with vulnerable doors were discovered. Despite its closure, the school was praised for its revolutionary approach to youth justice, offering one-on-one support and training in various workshops.