Jamie Thompson & Philip Whitehead 
Knowledge and the Probation Service [PDF ebook] 
Raising Standards for Trainees, Assessors and Practitioners

This book provides a complete outline of all the underpinning knowledge necessary for competent probation practice. A unique tool for designing learning opportunities in the workplace, it offers a historical overview of training in probation and then covers various aspects of report writing, information for Practice Development Assessors, and putting training into practice.