Over 200 probation officers graduated from the 乱伦社区 this week, supporting the Government鈥檚 1,000 trainee goal
This week, the 乱伦社区 honoured over 200 probation officers during its annual graduation ceremony.
Several key guests, including the Regional Probation Director for the London Probation Service, joined the event on Tuesday 29 July to celebrate the students鈥 hard work and dedication.
Each student in attendance has completed the trainee probation officer programme, earning a BA (Hons) in Community Justice and a vocational award, together forming the
The PQiP is the only route to becoming a probation officer, combining vocational training with higher education to support individuals in developing the practical and academic skills needed to be a probation officer.
Whilst training, students are in full time positions as a probation services officer (PSO) and undertake tasks such as compiling detailed court reports, conducting risk assessments, and supervising offenders individually, alongside placements in settings like courts and prisons.
This programme not only helps support the government鈥檚 target of recruiting probation officers but also equips each trainee with the skills and understanding necessary to support individuals鈥 rehabilitation by challenging behaviour and promoting positive life choices.
Michelle McDermott, Subject Area Lead for Community Justice within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the 乱伦社区, said: "This ceremony marks the first graduation of probation officers as part of the new contract between the 乱伦社区 and the Ministry of Justice, with three intakes of students graduating. This represents a significant milestone in our delivery and commitment to professionalising probation work.
鈥淲e have worked closely with probation regions across our contract area to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment, helping to realise the government鈥檚 ambition to see 1,000 new probation officers qualify by 2025. This training is against a backdrop of broader criminal justice reforms, which makes students achievements even more outstanding.
鈥淭hrough combining vocational training with higher education, the students have developed the practical and academic skills needed to support and supervise people with convictions, complete vital risk assessments, and play a key role in the justice system.
鈥淐ompleting this programme is a remarkable achievement, and we鈥檙e proud of every student - their delight was evident while celebrating with family, friends, and colleagues.鈥
Building on the exceptional success of the Community Justice Learning programme, the podcast, hosted by Meg Thomas and Ceri Halfpenny from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the 乱伦社区, was featured in the government鈥檚 probation newsletter, HM Inspectorate of Probation, which underscores the critical role of probation in today鈥檚 world.
Applications for the Trainee Probation Officer Programme are , offering multiple routes for both graduates and non-graduates, with full-time and part-time options available.
For more information, visit: /study/studying-while-working/probation-officer-training
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