The probation service, also known as a Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in Sheffield has been rated as ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation – scoring just one point out of a possible 27. This inspection is one of four carried out in the Probation Service – Yorkshire and the Humber region. The […]
30 March 2023
The probation service, also known as a Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in Kirklees has been rated as ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This inspection is one of four carried out in the Probation Service – Yorkshire and the Humber region. The other three are Sheffield PDU (rated ‘Inadequate’), Hull and East […]
30 March 2023
The probation service, also known as a Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in North and North East Lincolnshire has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This inspection is one of four carried out in the Probation Service – Yorkshire and the Humber region. The other three are Kirklees PDU […]
30 March 2023
The probation service, also known as a Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in Hull and East Riding has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This inspection is one of four carried out in the Probation Service – Yorkshire and the Humber region. The other three are Sheffield PDU (rated […]
30 March 2023
West Berkshire Youth Offending Team (YOT) has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “The children supervised by West Berkshire Youth Offending Team are thriving. This much-deserved ‘Outstanding’ rating is the result of hard work, dedication, and determination to support […]
28 March 2023
Birmingham Youth Offending Service (YOS), the largest such service in England and Wales, has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “We last inspected Birmingham Youth Offending Service in 2020, also awarding a rating of ‘Requires improvement’. Although our […]
21 March 2023
The second part of a wide-ranging inspection looking at Offender Management in Custody, by HM Inspectorate of Probation, has shown the stark – and often alarming – reality facing those released from prison. The findings affirm the warnings made following the publication of the first report: Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) – pre-release (a joint […]
14 March 2023
St Helens Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “This is a much-deserved ‘Good’ rating for the staff of St Helens Youth Justice Service. It was clear that the YJS has experienced a challenging period […]
21 February 2023
Coventry Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “Coventry Youth Justice Service is committed and passionate – their dedication to children under their supervision, exemplary in almost every area of their work, was clear to […]
21 February 2023
The probation service, also known as a Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been rated as ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation – scoring just two inspection points out a possible 27. This inspection is one of two carried out in the Probation Service – East Midlands region […]
09 February 2023