A new report has found that the use of restrictive practices at Oberstown Children Detention Campus remains “significant” and must be reduced.

The report from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) found that managers and staff are committed to reducing the use of the practices, while maintaining the safety and security of the centre.

The Oberstown board defines a restrictive practice as anything that “limits the rights or freedom of movement” of a young person at the centre.

The unannounced HIQA inspection, carried out in July of last year, found the centre to be compliant with six out of eight standards governing the use of restrictive procedures.

The two standards the centre fell down related to poor record keeping.

HIQA said records did not always show how young people’s rights and best interests were promoted when restrictive practices were used.

Meanwhile, not all restrictive practices were identified, recorded and reported.

The inspectors found that young people at the centre were well cared for on a daily basis and felt safe on the campus.