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
Cwm Taf 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: “Practitioners at Cwm Taf YJS know their children well and it was pleasing to see staff take the time to understand their lived experiences and incorporate […]
20 August 2024
Islington 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, Martin Jones, said: “I am delighted with the outstanding progress made by Islington YJS since their last inspection in 2016. The approach to meeting the diverse needs of children, parents, […]
20 August 2024
Essex North Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. This is the second inspection of this PDU since it was established under the unification of probation services in 2021, having previously been rated ‘Inadequate’ in 2022. Martin Jones, Chief Inspector of […]
01 August 2024
Bedfordshire Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Martin Jones, Chief Inspector of Probation, said: “The picture at Bedfordshire PDU is again similar to what we are seeing elsewhere, with staff shortages and high workloads continuing to impact service delivery. What […]
01 August 2024
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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: “We were deeply concerned to […]
18 July 2024
Essex South Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ 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: “Encouragingly, there were numerous positive […]
18 July 2024
Northamptonshire Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Martin Jones, Chief Inspector of Probation, said: “Despite leaders’ clear vision for the service at Northamptonshire PDU, the high staff vacancy rates, excessive workloads and poor-quality estates meant delivery of the vision was sadly […]
16 July 2024
