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DMU secures Ministry of Justice contract to train more than 1,000 future probation officers

The contract will run for up to 10.5 years across the Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.

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De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has secured a Ministry of Justice contract to educate more than 1,000 future probation officers.

The contract will run for up to 10.5 years across the Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.

DMU will deliver the university education required as part of the Professional Qualification in Probation. 

Practical workplace training will be provided by His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).

Probation officers must complete the qualification before they can practise in England and Wales.

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Rav Briah, subject lead for community justice at DMU, said: “It’s a fantastic endorsement of the expertise, commitment and passion of our team, who have been educating probation professionals for more than two decades.

“Every probation officer has the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives by supporting rehabilitation and helping create safer communities. 

“Knowing we’ll help prepare more than 1,000 future professionals over the lifetime of this contract makes this work incredibly rewarding.”

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Briah added: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded this contract. 

“It recognises the exceptional quality of our teaching and the expertise we’ve built over many years of educating probation professionals.

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“Receiving the highest quality score in the procurement process is a tremendous endorsement of our team.”

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She said: “Everyone involved is passionate about this work because we know the difference well-trained probation officers can make to people’s lives.

“Every probation officer has the potential to support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending and help create safer communities. 

“Knowing we’ll play a role in preparing more than 1,000 future professionals over the lifetime of this contract is incredibly rewarding.”

She added: “This is a real boost for the team and a fantastic recognition of DMU’s long-standing reputation for excellence in probation education.”

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A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: “Following a competitive and comprehensive procurement process, the Probation Service is very pleased to once again to be working with De Montfort University to deliver the Community Justice Level 6 qualification for trainee probation officers in their contracted lot area.

“The course is a significant part of the Professional Qualification in Probation that His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service sponsors and delivers, which is the recognised statutory qualification required to work as a Probation Officer in England and Wales.”

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