Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

This statement is published in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines the steps taken by Kingdom Services for Children (KSC) to prevent modern slavery, exploitation, and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains.

KSC recognises that children and young people are particularly vulnerable to abuse, coercion, and exploitation. We are fully committed to safeguarding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of every individual in our care and operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in all its forms.

Our Organisation

KSC delivers specialist services to children and young people across the UK, including:

  • Residential care homes

  • Supported accommodation

  • Therapeutic, clinical, and behavioural support services

We support individuals with a wide range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, communication differences, and experiences of trauma.

Our workforce is skilled and professionally trained, supported by clinical, education, and care specialists. Our mission is to provide safe, supportive, and high-quality care and education, with safeguarding and ethical practice central to all that we do.

Our Supply Chains

We acknowledge that certain areas of our supply chain may present a higher risk of modern slavery and labour exploitation. These risks may arise due to the nature of services, geographical sourcing, use of temporary labour, and subcontracting arrangements.

Our supply chains include:

  • Recruitment agencies and staffing providers

  • Property and maintenance contractors

  • Catering, cleaning, and facilities services

  • Educational resources and training providers

  • Professional services (legal, financial, consultancy)

We closely monitor these areas and prioritise compliance checks, contractual controls, and evidence of ethical employment practices where risks are identified.

Policies and Procedures

We maintain a comprehensive framework of policies to prevent exploitation, promote transparency, and ensure safe practice across all services. These include:

  • Safeguarding Policies

  • Recruitment and Retention Policy

  • Safer Recruitment Policy

  • Whistleblowing Policy

  • Staff Code of Conduct

  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

  • Supplier ethical conduct requirements

These policies apply to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and supply chain partners.

Due Diligence

To mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains, we:

  • Conduct right-to-work and identity checks using an online verification system

  • Audit agency suppliers against compliance standards aligned with our recruitment checks

  • Require key suppliers and contractors to confirm compliance with relevant legislation

  • Include contractual clauses mandating ethical labour practices

  • Investigate and respond to concerns raised through reporting or whistleblowing channels

  • Work collaboratively with local safeguarding partnerships and external agencies where concerns arise

Training and Awareness

We provide mandatory safeguarding and compliance training to all staff, which includes awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Training covers:

  • Recognising the signs of modern slavery

  • Responding to disclosures and concerns

  • Ethical supplier practices and risk mitigation

We promote a culture in which all individuals feel safe and supported to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Effectiveness and Performance Monitoring

We evaluate the effectiveness of our approach through key performance indicators and governance oversight, including:

  • Staff training completion rates

  • Compliance with safer recruitment and right-to-work checks

  • Supplier due diligence and contractual compliance

  • Incident reporting and escalation processes

  • Outcomes of internal audits and governance reviews

These measures help us assess the impact of our policies and identify areas for improvement.

Future Steps

We are committed to continuous improvement and will:

  • Further strengthen supplier risk assessment and monitoring processes

  • Regularly review and enhance training provision

  • Report quarterly on modern slavery compliance to the Quality and Risk Forum

Approval

This statement was approved by the Senior Executive Team on 23 March 2026.

It will be reviewed and updated annually.

Signed:
Talent Mutazu
Chief Executive Officer

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