MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT

Introduction 

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 came into effect to ensure organisations with a turnover of £36 million, produces a Slavery & Human Traffic Statement every financial year. 

This statement highlight the actions taken by Northcoders Ltd to reduce all potential modern slavery risks and to show that the company is committed to ensuring that no modern slavery or human trafficking is taking place in any part of the organisation. 

Organisations 

This statement applies to Northcoders Ltd (referred to in this statement as ‘the Organisation’). The information included in the statement refers to the financial year 2024/2025. 

Or 

This statement applies to all companies within and associated with Northcoders (referred to in this statement as ‘The Group’). The information included in the statement refers to the financial year 2024/2025. 

Organisational Structure 

Northcoders Group Limited (13378742) is the parent company of Northcoders Ltd, Tech Returners Ltd, and Northcoders TechEd Ltd. 

Registered office: Manchester Technology Centre, 103 Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7ED 

Northcoders Group Limited is controlled by an executive suite. 

Northcoders TechEd being an apprenticeship provider, apprenticeship are delivered by our sister company, Northcoders TechEd Ltd which is the trading name of Taylor Made Training (NW) Ltd – UKPRN: 10036956. 

Manchester Technology Centre M1 7ED is Headquarters, with a further office in West One Village, Leeds LS1 1BA. 

We offer both onsite and remote delivery options regarding our training courses and our staff work a hybrid of both on-site and remote working patterns. 

The labour supplied to the Northcoders Group in pursuance of its operation is carried out in Manchester Technology Centre, West One Village Leeds and with agile working arrangements. No employee is required to travel overseas as part of their obligations and Northcoders Group Ltd activities is carried out wholly in the United Kingdom. 

Organisational Policies 

Northcoders has several policies that assist in preventing slavery and human trafficking within its operations. These include: 

1. Whistleblowing Policy: The organisation is committed to encourage staff to raise genuine concerns of wrongdoings without causing fear of any consequences taken against them. The organisation is committed to ensure the institution operates in an ethical way. 

2. Code of Conduct: Northcoders Code of Conduct informs all employees the expectations of staff actions and behaviours to create a safe environment. 

3. Safer Recruitment Vetting and Barring Policies: Safeguarding training takes place for all members of staff and Safer Recruitment training takes place for those in positions of responsibility of hiring. 

Modern Slavery Risks in our Supply Chains 

We buy a range of goods and services, including stationery, office furniture, electronics (computers), food, printing, and waste and recycling services, and do so in accordance with public procurement law. While the risks of modern slavery in our direct activities are likely to be low, we recognise that there are risks through the goods and services that we use through our supply chains. 

Our Commitment 

• We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery and human trafficking within the organisation and we expect the same high standards from our suppliers. 

• Support and Integrity are just two of our values which indicates modern slavery and human trafficking is inconsistent with our values. 

• We will comply with legislation and regulatory requirements and ensure that staff are not exploited, and that their employment, health & safety, and human rights laws are adhered to. 

• We will develop awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking issues amongst staff and provide training where deemed necessary. 

• We will not use suppliers who do not ensure that slavery and human trafficking is taking place within their business. 

• Identify, assess and monitor potential risks in our supply chains by updating our Supplier Terms and Conditions. 

• Include modern slavery and human trafficking clauses in our standard terms and conditions. 

• Northcoders Group Ltd ensures all employees are paid ‘The Living Wage’ is set by the Living Wage Foundation. 

Approval of Statement 

This statement has been approved by the CEO and board and will be reviewed annually. 

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 (1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our organisation’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year 2024/2025.