Statement Overview
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It explains the steps Choice Home Tutoring (CHT) takes in implementing a proactive approach to complying with the provisions of the Act.
We are committed to continuously improving our practices, including ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present within our organisation or supply chains. We strive to act ethically and with integrity in all that we do.
We acknowledge our responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and complying with the Act. We do not enter into business with any organisation, within the UK or elsewhere, that supports or is involved in human trafficking, slavery or forced labour.
We strictly adhere to the minimum standards required in relation to our responsibilities under relevant UK employment legislation and, in many cases, exceed them. We are an accredited Living Wage provider.
What We Do
Since 2010, Choice Home Tutoring has provided high-quality tutoring support in all subjects and for learners of all ages, from primary level through to GCSE, A Level and beyond. This includes providing tutors who specialise in supporting students with dyslexia, autism and other special educational needs.
Tutor sessions are usually delivered on a one-to-one basis, although we also offer group tuition workshops during school holidays and at weekends.
In addition to our core services, we work with a number of other organisations, including schools and local authorities. Our mission is:
“To provide learners with a personalised tuition service based on their specific needs.”
Organisational Structure
CHT operates within the UK tuition sector. We are a limited company that aims to improve the educational attainment of students through the recruitment, training and retention of high-quality tutors across all subject areas.
The company’s franchise network consists of franchisees who each oversee their own UK franchise territory. To maintain a consistent approach, our support team ensures that franchisees receive comprehensive training in all aspects of the business, in accordance with the company’s Operations Manual and Franchise Agreement.
None of CHT’s personnel, including staff, tutors and franchisees, fall into a category that would generally be regarded as vulnerable to modern slavery within the UK.
Our recruitment and people management processes ensure that all prospective personnel are legally entitled to work in the UK and that everyone is recruited in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Supply Chains
CHT uses a number of suppliers to support its operations and activities. Our suppliers are predominantly based in the UK and are therefore required to comply with UK legislation.
The services they provide include:
- IT support
- Marketing and recruitment
- Professional services
- Events and venues
- Training
- Consultancy
- Agency workers
Compared with many other sectors, the risks associated with modern slavery within our supply chains are considered low.
Nonetheless, CHT promotes its approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking among its partners and suppliers. We require them to confirm that they have appropriate arrangements in place to uphold the fundamental principles of human rights.
Risk Management
We are committed to managing risks and ensuring that CHT remains compliant with the Modern Slavery Act by:
- Including an anti-slavery clause in our Terms and Conditions for the supply of tuition services, requiring suppliers to comply with the Act and associated legislation.
- Providing Modern Slavery Act awareness training to all CHT personnel, including those involved in procurement and recruitment, so they know how to respond if they suspect a case of slavery or human trafficking.
- Ensuring that the consideration and prevention of modern slavery risks form part of CHT’s wider policy review process and are not limited to this statement.
- Embedding our zero-tolerance approach towards modern slavery across every area of the business.
Relevant Policies
The following documents within CHT’s suite of policies include consideration of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as part of their review process. They are accessible to all CHT personnel through their CRM profiles:
- Complaints Policy
- Equality Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Safer Recruitment Policy
- Tutor Code of Conduct
- Whistleblowing Policy
Approval
CHT has appointed Colin Murphy, Joint Company Owner, as its Modern Slavery Compliance Officer.
All concerns relating to modern slavery should be addressed to him. In response, he will take appropriate action in accordance with our obligations under the provisions of the Act.
This statement was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on 6 September 2024.
The next review date is 3 September 2026.