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“Impressive” East Riding of Yorkshire Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Outstanding’ following inspection 

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East Riding Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. East Riding YJS was also rated ‘Outstanding’ in their last inspection in 2019.

Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, said: “I am delighted East Riding YJS have once again been rated ‘Outstanding’ for their impressive work with children, communities, and victims.” 

Inspectors found work to keep children and communities safe “exceptional”, noting that practitioners considered changes in children’s behaviour and understood their vulnerability to exploitation. Work to achieve positive change for children was strong, with the service taking the time to ensure children’s opinions and voices were heard, which positively influenced the work undertaken with them. 

Work with victims was a strength, with the service understanding the importance of high-quality provision for victims and staff displaying commitment to this area of work. Victim work had a high profile in the service, and the safety, needs, and wishes of victims were considered by staff across the organisation.  

Mr Jones continued, “It was encouraging to see prioritisation given to building trusting relationships with children right at the start of their involvement with the YJS. Staff worked creatively and passionately, and I look forward to seeing what this service accomplish next.” 

The Inspectorate’s report makes three recommendations to the East Riding YJS Youth Board, including to ensure that provision for speech, language, and communication is prioritised and continues to be in place.  

ENDS  

Notes to editor  

  1. Inspections of work with children and victims is one of two separate types of youth justice inspection undertaken by the Inspectorate.  
  1. In this inspection we have inspected and rated work against our standards in domain two, and the victims’ standard. For more information, visit our website: Youth Justice Services – HM Inspectorate of Probation 
  1. This service works with children aged 10 to 17. The YJS supervise children with complex needs and some in the care of the local authority. 
  1. The Inspectorate uses a four-point scale: ‘Outstanding’; ‘Good’; ‘Requires improvement’ and ‘Inadequate’; rating specific aspects of each service and giving an overall rating. 
  1. The report is available on the HM Inspectorate of Probation website on 24 March 2026. 
  1. HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of youth justice and probation services across England and Wales.  
  1. Fieldwork for this inspection took place in January 2026. 
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