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‘…we found that assessment work and subsequent planning and review was inconsistent. Pre-sentence report writing was a strength of the team and there was evidence that the staff were well-motivated, capable and focused on the relationship with the children and young people.’

16 March 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found that Sunderland Youth Offending Team (YOT) was supported by an experienced, committed and motivated team who knew their cases and their families well. There was a commitment to the ‘Strengthening Families’ initiative, which supported a holistic approach to deliver improved outcomes…’

09 March 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found that staff and managers were working hard, and successfully in most cases, to engage children and young people. Information sharing and joint working with other agencies started swiftly and continued throughout the court order.’

09 March 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…we found some work of good quality in the YOS. Staff were well engaged with the children and young people under their supervision, and their parents/carers, and were working effectively with other agencies involved with their cases.

17 February 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

Wolverhampton YOT and its partners had placed children and young people at the heart of their work. Planning for work to reduce reoffending was impressive. Interventions were delivered to a high standard by dedicated and skilful staff.

11 February 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘…the YOS was performing very well. Staff were enthusiastic, committed and their knowledge of cases was impressive. The quality of work was good enough across all areas of practice in the vast majority of cases. Engagement with children and young people was excellent.’

27 January 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

‘Bradford was a well performing YOT with experienced staff and managers who were enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality services.’

27 January 2016 | Archive – youth inspections

Report in English: Transition Arrangements: A follow-up inspection (PDF, 1005 kB) Report in Welsh: Trefniadau Pontio: Arolygiad dilynol (PDF, 577 kB) News release: Moving young offenders to adult probation services not well managed, say inspectors

19 January 2016 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

Transforming Rehabilitation Early Implementation 4 – ‘An independent inspection of the arrangements for offender supervision’ (PDF, 719 kB) News release: Transforming Rehabilitation – Transitional issues remain

15 January 2016 | Archive – adult inspections

Despite some improvements, youth offending work in Islington was still not effective in protecting the public, reducing reoffending and keeping young people safe, said Paul Wilson, Chief Inspector of Probation.

14 January 2016 | Archive – youth inspections