Lincolnshire YOS rated 'outstanding'

HMI Probation visited the service in January and praised its “dedication” to preventing young people from reoffending in a recent report.

The report highlights “effective” work in “ensuring each child can swiftly access vital support”.

“This includes health, mental health, substance misuse and speech and language services, working alongside case managers,” it states.

Good management of staff “who are empowered to deliver a high-quality, personalised, and responsive services” and the employment of two new case managers to reduce caseloads in out-of-court disposals are cited as reasons behind the service’s success.

Chief inspector of probation Justin Russell said: “Lincolnshire YOS is built on a strong and effective team of people dedicated to preventing children from reoffending. They understand each child under their supervision and know how to provide the best support to improve their lives. All of this important and impressive work is for the benefit of not only the children, but for victims and the local communities of Lincolnshire.”