My thanks to colleagues at @hmyoifeltham for participating in the BBC’s recent knife crime documentary. This helped give unique insight into the challenges faced by children and young people – and by our staff working with them to make a difference.

We need to drive performance improvement in what we deliver. We welcome support from experts in the community to support this journey. #YCS

RT @HMYOI_Wetherby: .@Conway_Sean visited us at HMYOI Wetherby to give an inspiring talk to the children and young people. Sean shared prac…

Positive to see latest report into the Young People's Unit at @HmpParc highlighting significant progress, particularly in safety and rehabilitation. There’s always more work to do, but great work from the team.

Always good to catch up with colleagues at @HMYOIWetherby. Some real transformation underway onsite. Seeing their hard work firsthand is inspiring. Their commitment to supporting young people in our care is making a real difference, and I’m proud of all they’re achieving. #YCS

This powerful message captures what it means to work in the YCS. The people we work with sometimes become like family, united in a shared mission to make a difference. Proud of the extraordinary work our teams do every day. #ExtraordinaryJob #HMPPS #YCS

Well done to all staff recognised at the @HMYOIWerrington Staff Awards. Your hard work supports positive outcomes for children in our care, preparing them for a successful future. Thank you for your leadership, @j5teadman.

So proud of colleagues going above and beyond to make sure children can spend time with their families and support networks this festive period. Wherever you work, my thanks to everyone across the YCS family who dedicates themselves to the children in our care, all year round.

My wholehearted thanks to all YCS staff, our partners and wider colleagues across the youth estate, working over the Christmas period to provide safe, decent care and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in custody.

My thanks to the chaplaincy team, Governor and staff of @HMYOI_Wetherby for providing Christmas cheer for children, young people and local community with their Carol Service. Occasions like these help build strong relationships that support young people in future.

RT @hmyoifeltham: We welcomed in David Dein MBE @ProjectTwinning who delivered a very engaging and motivational workshop to a group of youn…

It was a huge moment in 2024 when @OasisRestore welcomed its first children. A lot of effort, time and talent from people across justice, health and education helped bring the secure school vision into reality - great to see this acknowledged.

We know we still have a way to go, which is why the team are continuing their ‘real action’ to improve learning and outcomes for children. Huge thanks to colleagues at Wetherby, partners in health, education and the community for their hard work in driving these positive changes.

RT @MoJGovUK: Actor, producer, director and recording artist @AshleyWalters82 recently visited a young offender institution to inspire youn…

Really proud of Keith and all he does for the YCS. Humbled by the service of the veterans who work for us. Thank you all, Lest we Forget.

Some really valuable discussions and insights shared over past two days. My thanks to all the committed colleagues and wider partners in youth justice who helped make this YCS event happen. (@OasisRestore, @AssnYOTmanagers, @_YJB)