Delighted HM Inspectorate of Probation has referenced both the research projects undertaken by our CRCs in their recent "Building the evidence base for high-quality probation services" bulletin: hlnycrc.co.uk/1940-2/

This week our service users in the NW have begun working on a brand new project with the Forestry Commission to clear paths and walkways to enable the public to safely use our outdoor spaces Forestry England Interserve @MerseysideCRC

Very tired now but pleased I have completed my longest walk for a very long time!

So pleased to see this published. Many thanks to Jake Phillips and Jane Dominey for the support and advice. Seeing and believing: Observing desistance-focused practice and enduring values in the National Probation Service journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

HLNY CRC Oh brilliant. I love it. Well done UPW teams. Adaptation in these challenging times. I shall add this to next weeks Ministerial brief.

Happy anniversary to our beloved gang shows! It’s enough to make you siiiinnngggg 🎉

Weekend spent manoeuvring our 600kg pizza oven into place-we can’t get to Italy so we have brought a little bit of Italy to StAlbans. Doesn’t take away the sadness of missing family, especially meeting the new addition to the family,Mario,and my cousins wedding #cuginiitaliani

This is an excellent research paper produced by Dr Rebecca Woolford

Happy #Probationday Continuing to make a difference to many lives through our work. Proud to be part of Probation - making lives better.

It’s World Mental Health Day 🌎. An opportunity to talk about mental health. To share tips & advice. And to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help if you’re struggling 💚. #WMHD #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

We are saddened to learn of the death of former Chief Inspector of Prisons, David Ramsbotham. We pay tribute to his determination and efforts to improve the lives of those in prison, during his career. Our thoughts are with his family and former colleagues. HMI Prisons

Considering how super, super busy we all are this is almost therapeutic! Take a look and see if you can guess what we are creating for you :-) vimeo.com/792045070 The Alban Arena #gangshow #stalbans #scouts #guides #showbusiness

With just a week to go until we are in The Alban Arena for our great big 'get in' weekend take a look at what some of our cast have to say about being part of the Gang 🙂 vimeo.com/793599078 Book your tickets here: stalbansgangshow.com/tickets #makingmemories

Thanks to everyone who came to help with the ironing today - I know a few of you supported the sewing team too

After a 14 hour day yesterday and getting 5 hours sleep - today maybe a long day

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.