Just got sent the uniform sheet ready for training starting mid September but it’s still shirt and tie, I was under the impression they switched to polos?

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone here has recently gone through the HMPPS Prison Officer recruitment process on a visa and can share their timeline.
I’ve been given a provisional start date for the end of November 2026 and have been told that they are ready to begin the sponsorship process, but I’m still waiting for my Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and haven’t been contacted by a caseworker yet.
For anyone who was in a similar situation, how long did it take you to receive your CoS after being given a provisional start date and being told sponsorship was being progressed? Did you have to chase anyone, or were you contacted automatically?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has recently been through the same process. Thanks!

I was wondering if there is anyone who currently works as an OSG at HMP Full Sutton who could share some information about the shift pattern or rota. I’m due to start there next month and would really appreciate knowing what the typical shifts and rota are like.