The inspections look at how local services work together to support vulnerable children and include joint inspections of child protection arrangements (JICPA).
HMI Probation has taken part in the programme since 2016 alongside the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
However, from 1 April, it will no longer be involved, instead shifting focus to core and thematic inspections of youth justice and probation services until at least the end of the year.
The inspectorate said in a statement that it “remains committed to ensuring high-quality services for vulnerable children across England and Wales”.
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