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381 inspections and research

An inspection of Elizabeth Fry Approved Premises

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Elizabeth Fry Approved Premises (AP) in Reading has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. Elizabeth Fry AP is a women-only, independent AP.

An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent Youth Justice Support Service (YJSS) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Annual Report 2026

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This has been a period of significant activity for HM Inspectorate of Probation, set against a backdrop of a Probation Service under considerable strain. Since our last probation annual report our inspections have chronicled an organisation grappling with serious systemic challenges, an increasingly large and complex caseload, and continuous change.

An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Peterborough

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Peterborough 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.

An inspection of Stonnall Road Approved Premises

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Stonnall Road Approved Premises (AP) in Walsall has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

An inspection of Crowley House Approved Premises

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Crowley House Approved Premises (AP) in Birmingham has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in North West region

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has undertaken a review of public protection measures across the North West region of the Probation Service.

An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Bedfordshire

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Bedfordshire 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.

An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Luton

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Luton Youth Justice Partnership (YJP) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection.

Joint targeted area inspection of Gateshead

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