Modern slavery transparency statement

At Welwyn Hatfield we are committed to ensuring that our staff have an understanding and awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking. We do this by delivering mandatory modern slavery training to all front line, operational staff and contract managers. Offering all staff optional e-learning on the subject.

In addition to this, staff who are most likely to submit a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referral, will have completed the Home Office First Responder E-Learning module.

There will also be a section on our internal staff intranet with up to date information on Modern Slavery including what process staff should follow if they are notified of a case.

We also have staff who are Safeguarding Champions and their role will be extended to include modern slavery. The purpose of these champions are to support and signpost other staff members following an initial safeguarding concern and assist in escalating safeguarding concerns to the appropriate child and adult safeguarding teams where appropriate.