An inspection by the Probation Inspectorate revealed a mixed set of findings with several areas for improvement identified, despite a number of areas of good practice also being highlighted.
Work on safeguarding was found to be conducted well enough 54 per cent of the time compared to an England and Wales average of 68 per cent.
Minimising each individual’s risk of harm to others was done well enough 52 per cent the time (against an average of 63 per cent), and reducing the likelihood of reoffending was achieved satisfactorily 63 per cent of the time (against a 71 per cent average).
Julie Fox, assistant chief inspector of probation, said: "We found some effective areas of practice by knowledgeable practitioners, who understood the needs of the children and young people they worked with.
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