HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) has published their first report on Hounslow’s Youth Justice Service under their new inspection framework and has rated the service as ‘Requires Improvement’.
Councillor Samia Chaudhary, Cabinet Member for Education, Children, Skills, and Employment at Hounslow Council, commented:
“We acknowledge the findings and recommendations of the report in full, which identify our strengths and sets out the areas for development and improvement, which were recognised by us and were part of the overall improvement work within the Service.
“It’s positive that our work with victims was rated ‘Good’ as this is a priority in Hounslow and a new area of focus for HMIP.
“We know there is work for us to do. We have already consulted with partners on a robust new plan that is underway and it includes a renewed focus on improving partnership working and how we assess young people.
“The improvement plan will be monitored closely by Hounslow’s Youth Crime Management Board and reported to the Children’s Safeguarding Partnership Board, and an update on progress will be published in due course.”
