From September 2025, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission (CQC), HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) published guidance and started a programme of thematic inspections focusing on child sexual abuse in the family environment, as part of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).
Between 23 to 27 March 2026 Gateshead was inspected by the above inspectorates on this theme.
The links below provide information on the inspection framework as well as the outcome letter which summarises the findings of the joint inspection in Gateshead.