Modern Slavery

Course overview

Practical, easy-to-follow training in Modern Slavery, helping learners understand key risks, responsibilities, controls and good practice relevant to the workplace.

CPD Approved | Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

Course Overview Modern slavery is happening all around us often hidden in plain sight. With an estimated 130,000 victims in the UK alone, this course shines a light on the issue, giving learners the awareness and knowledge they need to spot the signs and take action. From forced labour and debt bondage to sexual exploitation and criminal trafficking, this course explains what modern slavery is, who is most vulnerable, and how traffickers recruit and control their victims. You’ll also learn how to respond if you suspect modern slavery and explore the role of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the National Referral Mechanism.

Who Should Take This Course?

• All employees across any sector
• HR professionals & compliance officers
• Team leaders and safeguarding leads
• Anyone responsible for ethical practices within a business

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what modern slavery is and identify its most common forms
• Recognise the signs and know who is most vulnerable to exploitation
• Learn how to report concerns and support victims effectively
• Understand UK legislation including the Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Discover the role of small businesses in tackling modern slavery

Course Modules & Assessment

Certificate awarded upon successful completion ️ Unlimited retakes available

Key Benefits

• Supports ethical business practices
• Empowers staff to safeguard vulnerable individuals
• Includes real-life case studies and reporting pathways
• Great for compliance and safeguarding training bundles

Further Learning Suggestions Safeguarding Adults Safeguarding Children Prevent Duty

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
• Video: Up-to-date drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Connection: Broadband (3Mb+)

UK guidance and good-practice context

Modern slavery guidance emphasises identifying, preventing and mitigating risks in operations and supply chains and taking a victim-centred approach.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.