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HM Inspectorate of Probation has undertaken a review of public protection measures [see notes to editor] across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region of the Probation Service. Concerningly, it found work to keep people safe had improved since our last inspection, but still met the required standard in less than half of cases for ‘assessment’ and ‘implementation and delivery’.

Ascot House Approved Premises (AP) in Stockport has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Hounslow Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Warwickshire Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. 

As the Sentencing Act receives royal assent, our Chief Inspector shares his thoughts on next steps and announces the publication of the Inspectorate’s first Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection report

Probation services in the Wales region of the Probation Service have received an overall regional rating of ‘Requires improvement’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. 

Lambeth Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Ahead of the publication of our 2026/2027 Corporate Plan, we would like to share some Inspectorate highlights from 2025.

St Catherine’s Priory Approved Premises (AP) in Guildford, South East has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.