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HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of youth justice and probation services in England and Wales.

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Barking and Dagenham Youth Justice Service (YJS). Overall rating: 'Good'. A picture of His Majesty’s Chief of Inspector of Probation, with a quote that says, “The practitioners at Barking & Dagenham YJS were skilled and motivated and have worked hard to improve its work with children since our last inspection in 2018. The strong focus on education, training, and employment has resulted in a service that is aspirational for its children.”

Barking and Dagenham Youth Justice Service (YJS). Overall rating: 'Good'. A picture of His Majesty’s Chief of Inspector of Probation, with a quote that says, “The practitioners at Barking & Dagenham YJS were skilled and motivated and have worked hard to improve its work with children since our last inspection in 2018. The strong focus on education, training, and employment has resulted in a service that is aspirational for its children.”

Barking and Dagenham YJS has been rated as ‘Good’ following an inspection. Inspectors found the YJS to have a comprehensive understanding of the strengths, needs, and safety of the child. Victim work needs significant development. Read more: buff.ly/kvcFhcI

10.02.2026 06:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Bedfordshire - fieldwork starts w/c 02 March 2026.

09.02.2026 13:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Card reads: Efficiency and resilience of the Probation Service This is followed by a quote ascribed to HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones “I share the Committee's concern around the huge strain on probation and the critical need for urgent attention, at the most senior level, to ensure it has the staff, resources and focus it needs to protect the public and reduce reoffending.”

Card reads: Efficiency and resilience of the Probation Service This is followed by a quote ascribed to HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones “I share the Committee's concern around the huge strain on probation and the critical need for urgent attention, at the most senior level, to ensure it has the staff, resources and focus it needs to protect the public and reduce reoffending.”

HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, has commented on the findings of the Public Accounts Committee report on the Probation Service. Read here: hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/the-pub...

04.02.2026 12:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Consultation on our thematic inspection and research programmes for 2026/2027 – HM Inspectorate of Probation Inspecting probation and
 youth justice services.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our consultation on our thematic inspection and research programmes for 2026/2027. Please see our response: buff.ly/uW4UuKW

03.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Inspection announcement: Victoria House Approved Premises in Scunthorpe. On site fieldwork starts this week.

02.02.2026 12:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Inspection announcement: dynamic inspection of public protection, Yorkshire & The Humber. Fieldwork begins w/c 23 February 2026.

02.02.2026 11:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
HM Inspectorate of Probation – Inspecting probation and
 youth justice services. Inspecting probation and
 youth justice services.

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02.02.2026 10:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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