Modern Slavery Statement
Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 requires businesses with a turnover of £36 million or more to write an annual statement, setting out the steps that they are taking to address the risk of slavery in their operations and supply chains.
- Modern Slavery Statement
This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”) and constitutes our statement for the financial year ending 2025. It covers the activities of the Trust and its schools. This statement will be published on the Trust website and can be accessed through a link on the homepage.
- Our Organisation
We believe that success is achieved by working in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community. We are committed to working with our partners to ensure the very best outcomes for all our learners, from 3 to 19. The significant guiding principles of the MAT are based around autonomy, trust, respect, equity and outstanding relationships. We believe that positive and constructive relationships are at the heart of every successful school. This allows the entire community to be valued and challenged to be their best, raising aspirations for all.
Bordesley Multi Academy Trust (BMAT) operates four schools, Birchensale Middle, Holyoakes Field First, Trinity High School and Woodfield Academy.
- Our Policies and Procedures
The Trust and its schools are committed to upholding the Act and improving our practices to combat modern slavery or human trafficking throughout our supply chain or in any part of our business. We will continue to:
- Develop and implement responsible policies (including our Whistleblowing Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy and Anti-Bribery Policy) to minimise these risks and to reflect our aim to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships;
- carry out due diligence and risk assessments on our supply chains and subsequently monitor any identified risks;
- run training programmes for appropriate staff members to raise awareness of the possibility of modern slavery and human trafficking amongst the business and within the supply chain; and
- take a risk-based approach to our contracting processes and keep them under review, assessing whether the circumstances warrant the inclusion of specific
prohibitions against the use of modern slavery in our contracts with third parties.
We use a wide range of suppliers who support or provide services to our operations and supply goods for sale.
To date, the Trust or any of its schools has not identified any modern slavery concerns but will remain vigilant. Staff are made aware of the risks of modern slavery in their induction training and encouraged to raise concerns about any issue of suspicion of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain at the earliest possible stage. Key staff are reminded of these risks and the steps to take on an annual basis.
- Further Steps
The Trust and schools are committed to improving its practices to ensure that its supply chains are free from modern slavery and human trafficking. During the next financial year, the Trust and its schools will continue to review contracts and agreements identifying areas relating to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and consider implementing enhanced due diligence in areas identified as being at particular risk.
- Recommendation
The Operations and Compliance committee is asked to approve this statement and will be reviewed each year.
Owner: Chief Operating Officer
March 2025
