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News

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Inspectorate finds “systemic insufficiencies” at ‘Inadequate’ Ceredigion Youth Justice and Prevention Service

Published:

12 November 2024

Ceredigion Youth Justice and Prevention Service (YJPS) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

A statement from HM Chief Inspector of Probation, on the launch of an Independent Review of Sentencing

Published:

30 October 2024

Last week the Lord Chancellor announced an Independent Review of Sentencing, which will be chaired by former Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon David Gauke, and supported by a panel including representatives from the judiciary and expertise from across the justice system.

Inspectorate “commends” Cumberland YJS despite ‘Requires improvement’ rating

Published:

29 October 2024

Cumberland Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Wakefield PDU rated ‘Requires improvement’, but “building blocks for success” in place

Published:

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.

Leeds PDU rated ‘Inadequate’ despite positive steps taken by leadership

Published:

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.

Despite improvements, Sheffield Probation Delivery Unit remains ‘Inadequate’

Published:

24 October 2024

Sheffield Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Speech to National Association of Probation Officers AGM

Published:

11 October 2024

On 11 October 2024, Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones spoke to members at the National Association of Probation Officers AGM.

Doncaster Probation Delivery Unit rated ‘Inadequate’, despite “culture of collaboration and teamwork”

Published:

10 October 2024

Doncaster Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

“A significant number of deficits” found at ‘Inadequate’ Barnsley and Rotherham PDU – inspection finds

Published:

10 October 2024

Barnsley and Rotherham Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Southend-on-Sea YJS ‘Requires improvement’

Published:

24 September 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.