Introduction

This statement sets out Paul Lavery Support Ltd’s actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year.

As part of education and social care sector we recognise that we have a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking.

Our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Organisational structure and supply chains

This statement covers the activities of Paul Lavery Support

• PLS supplies mentors to work with vulnerable young people and their families.

Countries of operation and supply

We currently operate in the following countries:

England

The following is the process by which the company assesses whether or not particular activities or countries are high risk in relation to slavery or human trafficking:

Our safe recruitment process outlines all staff/agency mentors must have the right to work, enhanced dbs, identity documents and also be paid above minimum wage.

Relevant policies

We operate the following policies that describe our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations

• Whistleblowing policy We encourage all our workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, our organisation. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking. Our 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 [use our confidential helpline/complete our confidential disclosure form].
• Employee code of conduct Our code makes clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing our organisation. We strive to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when operating abroad and managing its supply chain.

Due diligence

We undertake due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers.

Training

We require admin staff to complete MDS training.