Updated: Guidance updated throughout. We will not always inspect the NPS, CRC and YOT on a joint targeted area inspection: this will depend on the particular deep dive theme. In the section ‘overview of this inspection’ the way we number working days for the inspection has changed: inspection notification is now day 1 rather than day 0. We may bring forward the notification of a JTAI from Tuesday (day 1) to Monday (day 0), depending on the deep dive theme. We have updated guidance to inspectors on how they arrange to speak with children and their families. The flow chart in Annex A has been revised for clarity, and we have deleted Annex B: the inspection notification email.
Joint targeted area inspections are carried out by:
- Ofsted
- Care Quality Commission
- Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary
- Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation
Local Safeguarding Children Boards and member agencies can use this guidance to understand how inspections are conducted. They may also find it useful when carrying out self evaluations or improvement planning.