HM Inspectorate of Probation – Inspecting probation and youth justice services.
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Dynamic inspection of public protection
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“Consistent and concerning trend” shows no improvement in quality of SFO reviews
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published its fourth annual report of Serious Further Offence (SFO) reviews [see notes to editor]. This year’s findings show no improvement from last year and highlight an increasing backlog of overdue reviews.
Published on
December 9, 2025
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“Sensitive and victim-centred” Plymouth Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Good’ following inspection
31 March 2026
Concerns reported in public protection inspection of the Probation Service’s East of England region
26 March 2026
“Supportive atmosphere” found at Victoria House Approved Premises in Scunthorpe rated ‘Good’ following inspection
25 March 2026
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Publications
Featured
Annual Report 2025: Serious Further Offences
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published its fourth annual report of Serious Further Offence (SFO) reviews. This year’s findings show no improvement from last year and highlight an increasing backlog of overdue reviews.
Published on
December 9, 2025
Read full article
Latest publications
An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Plymouth
31 March 2026
Reframing masculinity for young men and boys
27 March 2026
Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in East of England region
26 March 2026
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Research
HM Inspectorate of Probation is committed to reviewing, developing and promoting the evidence base for high-quality probation and youth justice services.
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Our Standards and Ratings
We inspect youth offending and probation services against evidence-based standards, designed to drive improvement, and developed in consultation with service providers. All our standards, guidance and ratings tables are published on our website.
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HM Inspectorate of Probation – Homepage
We inspect probation and
youth justice services.
Learn about our work
Dynamic inspection of public protection
The Chief Inspector of Probation outlines plans for a dynamic inspection of public protection.
Find out more…
News
Featured
“Consistent and concerning trend” shows no improvement in quality of SFO reviews
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published its fourth annual report of Serious Further Offence (SFO) reviews [see notes to editor]. This year’s findings show no improvement from last year and highlight an increasing backlog of overdue reviews.
Published on
December 9, 2025
Read full article
“Sensitive and victim-centred” Plymouth Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Good’ following inspection
31 March 2026
Concerns reported in public protection inspection of the Probation Service’s East of England region
26 March 2026
“Supportive atmosphere” found at Victoria House Approved Premises in Scunthorpe rated ‘Good’ following inspection
25 March 2026
View all news
Publications
Featured
Annual Report 2025: Serious Further Offences
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published its fourth annual report of Serious Further Offence (SFO) reviews. This year’s findings show no improvement from last year and highlight an increasing backlog of overdue reviews.
Published on
December 9, 2025
Read full article
Latest publications
An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Plymouth
31 March 2026
Reframing masculinity for young men and boys
27 March 2026
Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in East of England region
26 March 2026
View all reports
Research
HM Inspectorate of Probation is committed to reviewing, developing and promoting the evidence base for high-quality probation and youth justice services.
View research
Our Standards and Ratings
We inspect youth offending and probation services against evidence-based standards, designed to drive improvement, and developed in consultation with service providers. All our standards, guidance and ratings tables are published on our website.
Find out more