While overall the service has been rated as “requires improvement” areas of its support are classed as “inadequate” by the HM Inspectorate of Probation team.
Governance and leadership, quality of information, planning, delivery, and the service’s out of court policies all received the inspectorate’s lowest rating.
Improvement must take place “urgently” to ensure children and the local community are protected, inspectors warn.
They found that some youth justice staff, including child exploitation team members, are being “excluded from important meetings” and “missing out on vital information”.
High staff turnover and the service’s lack of a permanent head of service for four years are among other concerns raised.
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