Doncaster Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. This is the first inspection of this PDU since it was established under the unification of probation services in 2021. Martin Jones, Chief Inspector of Probation, said: “It was pleasing to see the workplace […]
10 October 2024
“A significant number of deficits” found at ‘Inadequate’ Barnsley and Rotherham PDU – inspection finds Barnsley and Rotherham Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. This is the first inspection of this PDU since it was established under the unification of probation […]
10 October 2024
Southend-on-Sea Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Martin Jones said: “Whilst staff and management at Southend-on-Sea understand their children well and have an enthusiastic, child-centred approach to their practice, the management board need to better understand […]
24 September 2024
Wokingham Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Martin Jones said: “We have seen significant improvements at Wokingham PYJS since our last visit [see notes to editor]. The staff are motivated and enthusiastic and are supported […]
17 September 2024
East Sussex 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 Martin Jones said: “The leaders at East Sussex YJS have worked constructively to build a clear vision and carve out a roadmap to help children live their best crime-free […]
17 September 2024
Lewisham 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 Martin Jones said: “The skilled and knowledgeable staff, managers, and volunteers at Lewisham YJS are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and victims. Considerable work has been undertaken by […]
17 September 2024
Westminster 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 Martin Jones said: “Westminster YJS can be justifiably satisfied with their work, and I hope they celebrate our positive findings, especially in such a challenging environment. The YJS’s approach to […]
17 September 2024
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a new thematic report, focusing on the quality of services delivered to young people in the Probation Service. In 2022, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented the Young Adults Policy Framework. This recognised the distinctive circumstances of young adults in the criminal justice system and the need […]
09 September 2024
HM Inspectorate of Probation has praised ‘impressive’ youth justice service (YJS) inspection results on the publication of its Youth Annual Report 2023, and has highlighted the ‘stark contrast’ to Inspectorate findings across adult probation services. Inspections have consistently revealed high-quality work across the service, with 75 per cent of YJSs being rated as either ‘Good’ […]
05 September 2024
Probation services in the East of England region have received an overall regional rating of ‘Requires improvement’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Martin Jones, Chief Inspector of Probation, said: “While the commitment and dedication of leaders and staff across the region was found to be unwavering, this commitment and dedication is not amounting to […]
29 August 2024
