From the end of August, inspection reports for YOTs will be handed grades of "outstanding", "good", "requires improvement" or "inadequate".
Under an inspection overhaul by HMI Probation, each YOT will be measured against a revamped set of standards, which were developed earlier this year to help improve performance and better measure how they are helping to improve young people's lives.
YOTs will receive a grade in each of four categories of governance and leadership, staff, partnerships and services, and information and facilities, as well as for overall effectiveness.
None of these categories are weighted in terms of judging a YOT's overall effectiveness.
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