Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

What is this statement about? 

Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires all organisations to set out the steps they have taken during the financial year to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any of its supply chains and in any part of its own business. 

LSCP fully supports the objective to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking and as such we are committed to ensuring there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or any part of our business activity. 

We have therefore set in place a range of processes and procedures to ensure we pursue good practice and have taken all reasonable steps to prevent slavery and human trafficking. 

Our arrangements to promote good practice and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking 

We have robust policies and procedures in place that underpin our practices to ensure we prevent modern slavery across our operations including: 

• Freedom to Speak Up (Whistleblowing) policy

• Dignity at Work Code of Practice 

• Grievance Procedure

• Equal Opportunity Valuing Diversity Employment Policy and Procedure 

• Safeguarding Policy

• Safer Recruitment - We follow safer recruitment practices including confirming the identities of all new employees and their right to work in the United Kingdom and undertake where applicable DBS checks and health clearance checks to ensure fitness to practise. 

We distribute our policies to all staff via a system of meta-compliance, which requires them to confirm they have received and read the policies, thereby ensuring robust distribution and high compliance with policy delivery. 

Training that Underpins our Practice 

Our safeguarding training and policies include modern slavery and human trafficking awareness, in addition to guidance for staff on how to spot and report suspected cases. 

The organisation's modern slavery training covers:

 ▪ how to assess the risk of slavery and human trafficking in relation to various aspects of the business, including resources and support available. 

▪ how to identify the signs of slavery and human trafficking. 

▪ what initial steps should be taken if slavery or human trafficking is suspected.

▪ how to escalate potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the organisation. 

Recruitment is a low risk as we do not actively recruit from abroad and we ensure staff are recruited in line with the full employment checks. 

Performance Indicators

We require all newly recruited staff to complete corporate induction before they commence in a role where they will receive safeguarding training which includes information on modern slavery as well as information on how to raise a freedom to speak up concern.

We require all staff to undertake safeguarding refresher training at regular intervals in line with training identified for their role during the past year.

LSCP has reviewed its Freedom to Speak Up Policy to ensure it remains fit for purpose and reflects information about modern slavery. 

We continue to raise staff awareness through induction and safeguarding training. 

This statement has been approved by LSCP’s Board.

Date: 01/04/2021

Reviewed: 31/08/24
Next Review: 31/08/26

Director – Mikaela Williams-Brown