4.3.6 The Annual Report reflects a 32% drop in formal education, 70% in mainstream education and 18% in correspondence training with the overall involvement in education and training programmes dropping by 12%. Education and skills development programmes should be extended to more inmates, as these not only combat idleness but more importantly increase the chances of inmates securing employment upon release and reduces the likelihood of re-offence. Educational programme should be aligned to the skills development programme outlined by the Departments of Basic and Higher Education.