Gateshead Youth Justice Service celebrates 'Good' rating
Gateshead Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of 'Good' following an inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation.
The YJS work with children and young people in Gateshead, from as young as 10 up to 17 years of age. The service works with young people in the criminal justice system to prevent offending and reoffending behaviour as well as supporting victims.
Gateshead YJS seeks the views of parents and carers and, victims and volunteers within the community. By making sure that everybody involved in the criminal justice process has a voice, this has enabled the service to be able to make decisions on how we develop the service to meet the needs of individuals and local communities alike.
The report recognised the work of the service as 'Good' overall, while rating its 'implementation and delivery' as 'Outstanding', due to its High-quality, well-focused, personalised and coordinated services are delivered, engaging and assisting the child.
The inspection found many strengths at Gateshead Youth Justice Service, not least how youth justice staff have established positive relationships with children under their supervision and their parents or carers. The service for children in the care of the local authority, or who are considered particularly vulnerable, is prioritised and they are provided with bespoke support.
A total of seven recommendations have been made to Gateshead YJS, including diversity as a key area for improvement and where the service needs to better support the needs of all children. The inspection report also calls on the YJS management board to ensure that children have quick access to specialist mental health provision.
Councillor Haley, cabinet member for Children and Young People at Gateshead Council, said: "Putting the child at the centre of the work we do is key to understanding how we can best deliver services. We have fantastic staff who are committed to the young people they work with."
"We are proud that our young person-centred approach has resulted in a 'Good' rating following inspection and are committed to further improve the service and implement the recommendations from this report."
Detective Superintendent Michelle Robson, of Northumbria Police, said: "This is fantastic news for Gateshead Youth Justice Service and testament to the hard work and commitment of its staff.
"We are keen to continue working in partnership with the service in improving outcomes for the young people it interacts with, helping them to lead better lives."
Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: "This is a much-deserved 'Good' rating for Gateshead Youth Justice Service - they are a credit to the local community and to Tyne and Wear.
"They are successfully preventing children being involved in reoffending, often going above and beyond to support each child and give them every chance of a brighter future."
Gateshead Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of 'Good' following an inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation.
The YJS work with children and young people in Gateshead, from as young as 10 up to 17 years of age. The service works with young people in the criminal justice system to prevent offending and reoffending behaviour as well as supporting victims.
Gateshead YJS seeks the views of parents and carers and, victims and volunteers within the community. By making sure that everybody involved in the criminal justice process has a voice, this has enabled the service to be able to make decisions on how we develop the service to meet the needs of individuals and local communities alike.
The report recognised the work of the service as 'Good' overall, while rating its 'implementation and delivery' as 'Outstanding', due to its High-quality, well-focused, personalised and coordinated services are delivered, engaging and assisting the child.
The inspection found many strengths at Gateshead Youth Justice Service, not least how youth justice staff have established positive relationships with children under their supervision and their parents or carers. The service for children in the care of the local authority, or who are considered particularly vulnerable, is prioritised and they are provided with bespoke support.
A total of seven recommendations have been made to Gateshead YJS, including diversity as a key area for improvement and where the service needs to better support the needs of all children. The inspection report also calls on the YJS management board to ensure that children have quick access to specialist mental health provision.
Councillor Haley, cabinet member for Children and Young People at Gateshead Council, said: "Putting the child at the centre of the work we do is key to understanding how we can best deliver services. We have fantastic staff who are committed to the young people they work with."
"We are proud that our young person-centred approach has resulted in a 'Good' rating following inspection and are committed to further improve the service and implement the recommendations from this report."
Detective Superintendent Michelle Robson, of Northumbria Police, said: "This is fantastic news for Gateshead Youth Justice Service and testament to the hard work and commitment of its staff.
"We are keen to continue working in partnership with the service in improving outcomes for the young people it interacts with, helping them to lead better lives."
Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell said: "This is a much-deserved 'Good' rating for Gateshead Youth Justice Service - they are a credit to the local community and to Tyne and Wear.
"They are successfully preventing children being involved in reoffending, often going above and beyond to support each child and give them every chance of a brighter future."
