
Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Workforce Development and Training (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING) is committed to acting ethically and with integrity, and does not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. As part of our commitment, we uphold the standards set out in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 by implementing systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our organisation, or in any of our supply chains. This statement is made in accordance with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, summarises our current approach and sets out the further action we plan to take in the coming year in our business and our supply chains.
Statement
This, our modern slavery statement, is made in accordance with section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, for the financial year from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024.
Workforce Development and Training Structure
We are a new provider, with a small team of staff and limited 3rd party involvement, this statement applies to all operations and employees within WTD. This policy and procedure do not form part of your terms and conditions of employment and can be changed at any time as we deem appropriate.
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Given the robust UK legislative framework the risk of infringement for our employees and supplier employees working in our UK sites is low. Nevertheless, we recognise our responsibility to identify and address potential infringements linked to the goods and/or services we procure. Therefore, we have put in place procedures to work to ensure that our suppliers adhere to the same standards as we apply to ourselves.
Responsibility
The Company Directors and senior management shall take responsibility for implementing this policy statement and its objectives and shall provide adequate resources (training, etc.) and investment to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within the organisation and within its supply chains.
Relevant Policies
The organisation operates the following policies/procedures that describe its approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations:
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Whistleblowing Policy - The organisation encourages all its workers, customers, and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking. The organisation's whistleblowing procedure is designed to make it easy for workers to make disclosures, without fear of retaliation. Employees, customers, or others who have concerns can complete the WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Whistleblowing report form.
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Employee Code of Conduct - This sets out expectations and principles for what Workforce Development and Training considers to be appropriate workplace behaviour.
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Safer Recruitment Policy - The organisation uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency. All candidates are to bring with them documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK and their identity. Evidence should be as prescribed by UK Visas and Immigration and the Disclosure and Barring Service and can include a current driving licence or passport including a photograph, or a full birth certificate, and a document such as a utility bill or financial statement that shows the candidate's current name and address (please note that these latter two are time-limited and must be no more than 3 months old). Where appropriate, evidence should also include change of name documentation. Some form of photographic ID must be seen.
An offer of appointment to any successful candidate is conditional upon:
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Receipt of written references, covering the last 5 years of employment, confirmed by telephone where possible
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Verification of the candidate’s identity
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A basic, standard, or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, depending on role, which includes a check of the Barred Lists, including an overseas 'Certificate of Good Conduct' or equivalent
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Evidence of permission to work for those who are not nationals of a European Economic area country
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Verification of the candidate’s medical fitness through a health questionnaire
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Verification of qualifications All checks will be:
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Confirmed in writing
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Documented and retained on the personnel file (subject to restrictions on the retention of information imposed by Disclosure and Barring Service regulations)
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Followed up where they are unsatisfactory or where there are discrepancies in the information provided Corporate
Due Diligence
As part of the company’s due diligence processes into slavery and human trafficking, the supplier approval process reviews the controls undertaken by the supplier to ensure that they act ethically and within the law. The Company will not support or deal with any business knowingly involved in slavery or human trafficking. Additional procedures ensure that this statement is understood and communicated to all levels of the company, and that it is regularly reviewed by the Directors to ensure its continuing suitability and relevance to the Company activities. Knowledge is refreshed and updated as part of ongoing CPD.
Declaration
This statement is made by Workforce Development and Training and has been approved by the organisation’s Board. It is a statement made in accordance with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and covers the financial year from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024.
Authorised by
Pauline Price
COO
Workforce Training & Development