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‘Partners are working together effectively in many areas of practice to meet the challenges of increasing demand and complexity in the local population of the London Borough of Croydon.’

29 June 2016 | Joint Targeted Area Inspection (JTAI)

‘…we found that work to reduce reoffending, to protect the public, protect children and young people, and to make sure sentences were served, was of very high quality. It was encouraging to see that the work of the Youth Offending Team had improved substantially in all areas…’

29 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found case managers who were committed to achieving positive outcomes and knew the children and young people under their supervision well. Strong communication links supported effective information sharing…Management oversight did not address ineffective planning or reviews.’

22 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found that staff had a high level of insight about the children and young people they worked with, were confident in dealing with diversity, and creative in their work. Reports and initial assessments were generally good; although reviews and planning required improvement.’

22 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found that the YOS was performing well with enthusiastic and experienced staff. The YOS had found a good balance between protecting the public and assuring the safety and well-being of the children and young people they worked with.’

15 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘Newport Youth Offending Service had got better at helping children and young people turn away from crime, but still had work to do.’

09 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found that practitioners were very good at engaging with children and young people and understanding their individual needs. They had a clear understanding of the benefits of restorative justice and worked well with others to achieve positive outcomes…’

08 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘The work of Staffordshire Youth Offending Service was of a high standard and staff were committed to doing their best for children and young people…’

02 June 2016 | Archive – youth inspections