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Cumberland Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. This is the first inspection of Cumberland YJS following local government reorganisation and the establishment of Cumberland as unitary authority in April 2023. Chief Inspector of Probation Martin Jones said: “The significance and […]

29 October 2024

Sheffield Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ 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, previously being rated ‘Inadequate’ in a report published in March 2023. Martin Jones, Chief […]

24 October 2024

Wakefield 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: “In Wakefield Probation Delivery Unit, staff and managers were committed, with evidence of strong leadership. However, the pressure on staff meant that the management of cases […]

24 October 2024

Leeds 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 “Some positive steps have been taken by the leadership team at Leeds PDU to address the staffing challenges, and while their position is improving, the service still […]

24 October 2024

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