Updated 13/03/20 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE HMPPS –

Transcript:Updated 13/03/20 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE HMPPS –:
Updated 13/03/20 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE HMPPS – Probation COVID-19 Exceptional Delivery Model SUMMARY 2 The following slides set out our response to the threat posed by Covid 19 (see Annex F for list of risks) to the normal functioning of the National Probation Service. Equivalent arrangements are in place for CRCs (see Annex G) and APs (see Annex C). This slide pack: Defines the circumstances under which an Exceptional Delivery Model would need to be implemented, to proportionately manage risk to the public whilst managing the impact of the combined risks mentioned above. Sets out the sort of options available under an Exceptional Delivery Model. Sets out the governance structure to control this, including Bronze, Silver and Gold functions for probation, how this will run, and the roles and responsibilities within that structure (role descriptions to be set out in further detail). Exceptional Delivery Model approach and trigger point 3 Trigger point to move to an Exceptional Delivery Model Evidence from PDDs and their relevant Head of LDU must demonstrate that one or more risk(s) relating to COVID-19 has materialised in their region or a locality within it (eg a specific town / city is quarantined). That the presence of those risks has reduced their ability to deliver a normal service and cannot be remedied by implementing strategies in the existing NPS Demand Management guide (see annex A). That the impact of those issues has resulted in an inability for staff to work and / or offenders to report at normal contact centres and/or that access to local services have been restricted to such an extent that there is a genuine increased risk of reoffending in that area. Exceptional Delivery Model An Exceptional Delivery Model is one where normal delivery of services is suspended and replaced by a reduced service that focuses first on the management of risk to the public posed by our most complex and dangerous offenders. It will be implemented only in circumstances where identified risks to the NPS are a direct result of COVID-19 and have materialised to such an extent that normal measures to manage workload and staffing shortages prove ineffective. Annexes B and C set out steps that may be taken in these exceptional circumstances. The implementation of an Exceptional Delivery Model should be temporary and reviewed regularly to ensure: Learning from the implementation of the model is captured A return to the BAU operating