Understanding Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is a broad term that encompasses a range of exploitative practices, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, bonded and child labour, and human trafficking. Human trafficking involves one person arranging or facilitating the travel of another with the intention of exploiting them. Modern slavery is recognised as a serious crime and represents a fundamental violation of human rights.

Freeframe’s Commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015

To ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Freeframe has integrated its stance on modern slavery within the Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults Policies and Procedures. These policies apply to everyone working for or on behalf of Freeframe, regardless of their role or capacity. This includes employees at all organisational levels, directors, officers, agency and seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, and suppliers.

Policies and Procedures

Freeframe addresses any allegations, disclosures, or indicators of modern slavery or human trafficking in accordance with its Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures. The organisation strictly prohibits all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within its own operations and throughout its supply chain. Moreover, Freeframe expects that its suppliers will hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.

Ongoing Commitment and Training

Freeframe is dedicated to implementing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery from occurring within its organisation and supply chains. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training. This ensures compliance with the requirements set out in the Care Act 2014 and the Children Act 1989 guidance, both of which identify modern slavery as one of the principal categories of abuse.

Reporting and Response Procedures

If there is a suspicion of modern slavery, Freeframe staff are instructed to notify the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Angela Jackson) as soon as possible. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will then raise an alert with the relevant authorities, such as the police and the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in the locality of the person concerned. In the event of an emergency, staff will contact emergency services directly by calling 999, at the same time as raising an internal alert within the organisation.

Angela Jackson director

Freeframe March 2026