HM Inspectorate of Probation
@HMIProbation
HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of youth justice and probation services in England and Wales.
East and West Lincolnshire PDU has been rated as 'Inadequate' following an inspection. Inspectors were concerned with the “worrying” lack of attention paid to keeping people safe in assessments. Read the report here: buff.ly/dPg9Tei

Read our latest Academic Insights paper which looks at the meaning and value of knowledge partnerships in youth justice and how they can help to address the theory/practice nexus. buff.ly/DAOT9mA

Gateshead and South Tyneside PDU has received a rating of 'Requires improvement' following an inspection. The service was last inspected in 2022, when it was given a rating of ‘Good’. Read the full report here: buff.ly/VvEni75

In our 2024 to 2025 Annual Report published today, @PPOmbudsman Adrian Usher shares concern for prison capacity issues due to an increase in prisoner deaths and the number of complaints received. Click the link to read the report: ppo.gov.uk/corporate_docu…
Newcastle Upon Tyne is the first PDU assessed in our latest round of North East inspections, receiving an overall rating of 'Inadequate'. Inspectors found significant deficits across all aspects of casework. Read the full report here: buff.ly/WpO4RSs

Ahead of the publication of our first Approved Premises inspection reports in September, we are sharing a range of key programme documents. Read more here: …probation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/an-update…
WATCH: New Reflections from Research by Professor Beth Weaver, who shares her advice for the delivery of high-quality probation services: buff.ly/QHil7uB

WATCH: New Reflections from Research by Professor Hazel Kemshall, who shares her advice for the delivery of high-quality probation services: buff.ly/wZi57wS

Our Effective Practice Lead, Helen Amor has written a blog on professional curiosity in probation. Read it here:
Professional curiosity in probation Helen Amor, Effective Practice Lead at @HMIProbation , guest blogs on professional curiosity in probation. russellwebster.com/professional-c…
Following the launch of our new youth inspection programme, Trafford Youth Justice Service has today received an overall rating of 'Requires Improvement' when assessing their work with children and victims. Read the full report here: buff.ly/OAAASEu

Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Wakefield - fieldwork starts w/c 23 June 2025
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland PDU was today rated as ‘Inadequate’. Inspectors found analysis of desistance factors sufficient in most cases, but information relating to safeguarding & police information was not always utilised to its full potential. buff.ly/sFf9dAt

Interested in joining us as an Assistant Inspector? There is still time to join us at lunchtime today to hear more about our current vacancies. Find out more about the event and role on our website: buff.ly/A8E2418