HM Inspectorate of Probation

Investigation update 📢: We have extended the deadline to 5 August 2026 for women in prison who were restrained while pregnant to contact us, to ensure more women have the opportunity to share their experiences: ppo.gov.uk/news/ppo-exten…

NEW video. Professor Matthew Millings reflects on two decades of research into how probation works in partnership to support rehabilitation and desistance for vulnerable people. Watch here: buff.ly/QvjaEhz

Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones has welcomed this week’s publication of the government’s Youth Justice White Paper ‘Cutting Youth Crime. Changing Young Lives.’ Read the full blog here: …probation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/chief-ins…

Bedfordshire YJS rated 'Requires improvement' in an inspection of work with children and victims. Direct work with victims was found to be a clear strength at the YJS, however strategic oversight of this area needed further strengthening. Read here: buff.ly/lJ56U7W

Luton Youth Justice Partnership has received an overall rating of 'Good' following an inspection. Inspectors found skilful work to achieve positive change for children, and praised 'passionate' practitioners committed to improving their offer for victims. buff.ly/3KRwweW

NEW: Today we published our latest Academic Insight which highlights the benefits of Human Learning Systems (HLS) as an alternative paradigm for public management and its applicability to the delivery of probation services. buff.ly/K3hgEwI

A Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in the Yorkshire and the Humber region was published today. Inspectors found that strategic action had been taken following our previous inspection, however further progress was still required. buff.ly/cCNY9DM

A Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in the East Midlands was published today. The report noted some progress since our last inspection, but the region still has further to go before public protection is delivered to a consistently good standard. buff.ly/OqoGpiW

Modernising Justice is BACK! 📅 9 June 📍QEII Centre 🎫 Tickets completely FREE for the CJS Check out the agenda >> hubs.la/Q04gcKML0 Speakers include:@CPSUK, @ccrcupdate, @HMCTSgovuk, @HMIProbation, @hmpps, @Justice_Digital, @metpoliceuk, @MoJGovUK, @Parole_Board +more

Neath Port Talbot YJS has been rated as 'Requires improvement' following an inspection of their work. Inspectors found that key information shared by children was not always not corroborated and work with victims also needed improvement. buff.ly/QXjrGSr

Wandsworth YJS has received an overall rating of 'Good' in an inspection of work with children and victims. Inspectors praised strong partnership working and restorative practice, but called for stronger leadership to improve victim support. Read here: buff.ly/ah1ohDd

Inspection announcement: Stonnall Road Approved Premises in Walsall. On site fieldwork starts this week.

Inspection announcement: dynamic inspection of public protection - London region. Fieldwork begins w/c 01 June 2026

Pennywell House Approved Premises has been rated 'Good' following an inspection. Inspectors found public protection arrangements effective, but noted the physical environment presented some ongoing challenges. buff.ly/bgAg8vf

Congratulations to Quay House Approved Premises (AP) in Swansea on their rating of 'Outstanding'. Inspectors found a safe and supportive environment with exceptional leadership. Read the full report here: buff.ly/xKomkDd

Weston Approved Premises in Weymouth has been rated 'Requires improvement'. Despite some positive aspects, Inspectors found a safe and high-quality service was not consistently being provided. Read the full report here. buff.ly/0WcyI44

EP Focus Week: The pressures and responsibilities of the SPO role have been recognised in both internal reviews and external reports. Our thematic report and examples shared this week showcase good practice and effective arrangements in many regions. buff.ly/7Ho3haD

All week we have been sharing positive examples of management oversight, in particular the senior probation officer role. The following EP guide contains many more regional examples. buff.ly/95LlIbO

This week we are highlighting positive examples of management oversight in action. Read our full Effective Practice guide here: buff.ly/3YWj8kl

This week we are highlighting positive examples of management oversight in action. Read our full Effective Practice guide here: buff.ly/3YWj8kl