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HMP/YOI Isis IEP levels

Isis holds young people in Thamesmead. On Basic they are reviewed within 7 days, then at least every 14 days.

Basic

The lowest level. A move here follows a review of their behaviour.

From the money you send, if convicted
£6 a week
Visits
Their statutory visits: at least two 1-hour visits every 4 weeks.
Also
No TV in the cell, apart from a few exceptions, such as a risk of self-harm.

Standard

Where they start.

From the money you send, if convicted
£21.75 a week
Visits
Their statutory visits. The prison can add more, longer or better ones.
Also
TV in the cell, for £1 a week (50p in a shared cell).

Enhanced

The top level in most prisons.

From the money you send, if convicted
£36.25 a week
Visits
Their statutory visits, often with extra, longer or better ones.
Also
Can mean higher pay, first call on the best-paid jobs and more time out of cell.
What are IEP levels?GOV.UK page

Questions families ask

  • Basic, Standard and Enhanced. Isis holds young people in Thamesmead. On Basic they are reviewed within 7 days, then at least every 14 days.

  • £6, £21.75 or £36.25 a week from the money you send, on Basic, Standard or Enhanced, if they are convicted. On remand it is £30.25, £66.50 or £72.50. The rest stays in their private cash account. Isis can set lower limits.

  • Yes, but everyone at Isis keeps their statutory visits, even on Basic: at least two 1-hour visits every 4 weeks if convicted, three a week on remand. On Standard and Enhanced the prison can add extra visits, longer visits or a better room.

England and Wales. Policy updated 31 March 2025. Last checked October 2026.