Decision details

Cabinet is asked to note the findings of HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) inspection of Youth Justice Service delivered in East Sussex 10 – 14 June 2024, which was published week commencing 16 September and the action plan which has been developed to address the areas for improvement.

28.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services.

28.2     It was RESOLVED to:

1) Welcome the findings of the inspection of the work of youth justice services in East Sussex published on 17 September 2024 as attached at appendix 1 of the report; and

2) Note the action plan at appendix 2 of the report which has been developed to address the areas for improvement.

Reasons

28.3     East Sussex has maintained a focus on the key priority outcome of keeping vulnerable people safe. As set out in the report ‘the YJS [Youth Justice Service] partnership can rightly be satisfied with many aspects of its work and celebrate the effective way that is carries this out.’ We will work with the partnership to address the recommendations and deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.