


29 Mar 2025

Recommended

Minimum 30 mins

Course

Access

Certification

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The Modern Slavery Awareness for Businesses course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat modern slavery within their organisations and supply chains. Modern slavery remains a pervasive global issue, affecting millions of individuals, including within the UK. This course enables participants to recognise, prevent, and address modern slavery while ensuring compliance with UK laws and ethical standards.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and its implications for businesses. The course covers identifying indicators of modern slavery, conducting risk assessments, and implementing policies to safeguard human rights. It also highlights the importance of ethical leadership, victim support, and effective reporting protocols, fostering a culture of vigilance and integrity.
By the end of this training, participants will be empowered to take meaningful action against modern slavery, enhancing their organisation’s ethical reputation, operational transparency, and compliance with legal and moral obligations.


Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and its implications for businesses.
To identify signs and indicators of modern slavery within business operations and supply chains.
To recognise the ethical and legal responsibilities of businesses in preventing and addressing modern slavery.
To develop and implement policies and procedures that mitigate the risk of modern slavery.
To conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities in operations and supply chains.
To foster a culture of vigilance, ethical integrity, and compliance to actively combat modern slavery.
Course
Contents.
01
Definitions, key facts, and the legal framework under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
03
Protocols for reporting modern slavery safely and effectively, and immediate response strategies.
05
Strategies to advocate for and implement modern slavery prevention within business operations.
08
Evaluating vulnerabilities through comprehensive risk assessments and audits.

06
Promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical practices in organisational operations.
09
Training employees and promoting vigilance throughout the organisation.
02
Common risk factors, signs of exploitation, and communication challenges.
04
Supporting victims through referral services and ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
07
Addressing risks within supply chains and subcontracting to prevent exploitation.
10
Developing a culture of compliance, human rights advocacy, and organisational integrity.
The Modern Slavery Awareness for Businesses course provides participants with the knowledge and strategies required to combat modern slavery effectively. By focusing on legal compliance, risk mitigation, and ethical responsibilities, the course empowers organisations to foster vigilance, safeguard human rights, and create modern slavery-free workplaces and supply chains. Through proactive measures, participants will contribute to eradicating exploitation while enhancing their organisation’s ethical and operational integrity.
