The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), for Bristol and South Gloucestershire has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This is the third published PDU inspection we have completed in the Probation Service – South West region. The others are Somerset PDU which received a rating of […]
17 August 2023
The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in Dorset has been rated as ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This is the second published PDU inspection we have completed in the Probation Service – South West region. The other is Somerset PDU, which received a rating of ‘Requires improvement’. Chief Inspector […]
10 August 2023
The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), for Somerset has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “This inspection paints a mixed picture for Somerset probation service. On the one hand they are positive, determined and performing to expected standards in […]
03 August 2023
HM Inspectorate of Probation’s current programme of youth inspection is due to finish in 2024. The planned end of the programme represents a timely opportunity to review our approach to youth inspections. We have therefore commenced development of the next youth inspection programme and are keen to build in sufficient time for consultation and collaboration. […]
27 July 2023
The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in East Berkshire has been rated as ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. This is the second published PDU inspection we have completed in the Probation Service – South Central region. The other is Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight PDU, which received a […]
27 July 2023
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation has led an inspection, alongside HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and HM Inspectorate of Prisons – looking at the work of the Probation Service’s National Security Division (NSD) and multi-agency arrangements for the management of terrorist offenders in the wake of terrorist attacks. In response to […]
20 July 2023
The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), for Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: “The building blocks are in place for this probation service to succeed, not least strong leadership and a hardworking […]
20 July 2023
Northumberland 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 “Northumberland YJS is going the extra mile to help children under their supervision to change their behaviour, recognise the impact they are having on victims of crime […]
19 July 2023
Barnsley 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 “Barnsley Youth Justice Service is making considerable efforts to deter children away from crime, and this is particularly successful in their supervision of children who have been […]
19 July 2023
The probation service, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU*), in Cumbria has been rated as ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. We have completed five inspections in the Probation Service – North West region. The others are Cheshire West PDU and Blackburn with Darwen PDU (both rated ‘Requires improvement’), and Liverpool North […]
13 July 2023
