It consists normally of some four inmates and three staff (and any staff children). There are about ten such borstals, mostly based in farms. The farming provides a sense of responsibility, with looking after animals and routine work; and everything is decided communally at table by the inmates and staff.
These mini-borstals are considered a success, and are able to run on the same per capita costs as the big institutions.
Nicholas Saunders, top floor, 14 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP (tel 071 836 9404; fax 071 0135).