ALT Effective Practice: North East Regional Spotlight. In the North East region of the Probation Service, inspectors observed professional curiosity and cultural responsivity in practice in the supervision of Kai, a 33-year-old British Asian man of Bangladeshi heritage.

ALT Professional Curiosity and Cultural Responsivity in Practice The practitioner explored Kai’s religious and cultural identity with sensitivity, adapting appointments around prayer times and supporting observance of Eid and Ramadan. Risk discussions were open and respectful, enabling safe boundaries and engagement.

ALT Professional Curiosity and Cultural Responsivity in Practice Curiosity also informed safeguarding decisions, such as reviewing exclusion zones to support mosque attendance while maintaining victim safety. This approach built trust, deepened understanding, and ensured tailored, safe practice.

ALT Effective Practice: North East Regional Spotlight In the North East region of the Probation Service, inspectors observed effective risk management and disclosure in the management of Riley, a 39-year-old subject to a suspended sentence order. Riley was also subject to the Building Better Relationships programme following domestic abuse related offences against his ex-partner and son.

ALT Risk management and disclosure. This case required a strong focus on public protection and safeguarding. ​The practitioner accurately identified and actively managed risks to children, his ​ex-partner and current partner and worked collaboratively with domestic abuse services and children’s social care.

ALT Risk management and disclosure Disclosure to a new partner was handled sensitively and in line with Clare’s Law, which ensured informed consent and safety. This was done without breaching confidentiality and was well documented in case notes, evidencing sound decision-making.