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‘…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

Fifteen months after the implementation of Transforming Rehabilitation, the National Probation Service and Community Rehabilitation Companies are now working better together, but some significant problems remain.

26 May 2016 | Archive – adult inspections

Our report on the effectiveness of practice in YOTS, looking at the main themes which desistance research has identified as being important in supporting children and young people’s routes away from offending.

24 May 2016 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

‘…we found a YOS committed to achieving positive outcomes and evidence of sound, solution-focused thinking at senior management level. Practitioners were interested in developing their practice and helping children and young people to achieve their goals.’

18 May 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found a competent and committed workforce who knew their children and young people well. Court reports were good and the courts had confidence in the service. Assessment and planning was good and assessments reflected the views of both children and young people and their parents/carers…’

18 May 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…Leicester City YOS is performing satisfactorily in all key areas….we found strengths in the way in which children and young people are engaged and about the support they receive to access education, training and employment.’

12 May 2016 | Archive – youth inspections