HM Inspectorate of Probation

2/2 This week we’ll be sharing examples from two of our effective practice guides, focusing on how professional curiosity from both practitioners and middle managers can promote positive change. Follow along to learn more.

1/2 When practitioners are professionally curious, they are more likely to deliver a personalised and individually tailored service, which research indicates has more impact.

Inspection announcement: Pennywell House Approved Premises in Sunderland. On site fieldwork starts this week.

Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Peterborough - fieldwork starts w/c 13 April 2026.

Westbourne House Approved Premises has been rated ‘Good’ following an inspection published today. Inspectors praised public protection but were concerned over the allocation decisions made by the Central Referral Unit. buff.ly/zzdltfD

Inspection announcement: dynamic inspection of public protection - North West region. Fieldwork begins w/c 23 March 2026

Inspection announcement: Weston Approved Premises in Weymouth. On site fieldwork starts this week.

Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Rotherham - fieldwork starts w/c 23 March 2026.

WATCH: Our latest research video on Approved Premises and their role in successfully reintegrating residents from custody into the community. buff.ly/pbTQQVk

NEW: Read our latest Research & Analysis Bulletin which seeks to develop an understanding of the Approved Premises environment, alongside the barriers and enablers to the safe integration of their residents into local communities. buff.ly/73i19dT

New report: Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in the West Midlands region of the Probation Service. Staffing levels were less acute than other areas, yet inspectors found significant shortfalls in practice to keep people safe. buff.ly/73T1T2s

Plas Y Wern Approved Premises was rated ‘Good’ following an inspection published today. The report noted robust public protection arrangements and found risk of harm managed well. Read the full report here: buff.ly/0pNZE0b

Bridgewood Approved Premises has been rated 'Requires improvement'. Inspectors were concerned over the staffing picture at Bridgewood and highlighted concerns over the workplace culture, training gaps and inconsistent supervision buff.ly/2otszCM

Gloucestershire YJS was today rated as ‘Requires improvement’ in our new report. Inspectors noted impressive detail in children's health assessments but found work with victims needed to be strengthened. Read the full report here buff.ly/BsQ8jSu

Congratulations to Bridgend Youth Justice Service (YJS) on their rating of 'Outstanding' following an inspection of work with children and victims. This is the third YJS to receive an 'Outstanding' rating in our new programme buff.ly/XbphBEm

Inspection announcement: Quay House Approved Premises in Swansea. On site fieldwork starts this week.

NEW ACADEMIC INSIGHT: This report highlights the prevalence of Acquired Brain Injury and links to domestic abuse in justice-involved women buff.ly/LZoQrfA

New report: Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in the Greater Manchester region of the Probation Service. There were some positive developments, however work to keep the public safe were not sufficient in the cases inspected. buff.ly/IxqWcvd

Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Luton - fieldwork starts w/c 09 March 2026.

New report: Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in South Central region of the Probation Service. There were some positive developments, however prison capacity issues and staffing in the region remained a critical challenge. buff.ly/CjVSdR1