RezOne British Academy
Effective date: 2 September 2026
Review date: September 2027
Policy owner: RezOne British Academy
1. Our Commitment
RezOne British Academy is committed to acting ethically, responsibly and with integrity in all aspects of its activities.
We have zero tolerance for modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, servitude, child labour or other forms of exploitation within our organisation or, as far as reasonably practicable, within our supply chains and business relationships.
We recognise that responsible education extends beyond what we teach. It includes how we operate, how we select organisations with which we work, and how we respond when concerns arise.
2. Purpose
This policy establishes RezOne British Academy’s approach to preventing, identifying and responding to risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
It applies to our operations and to relevant relationships with employees, contractors, consultants, educators, suppliers, technology providers, partners and other organisations providing goods or services to the Academy.
3. Modern Slavery
Modern slavery can take a number of forms, including:
- slavery and servitude;
- forced or compulsory labour;
- human trafficking;
- exploitation of workers;
- debt bondage;
- deceptive or coercive recruitment;
- child labour where it constitutes exploitation; and
- other practices through which individuals are deprived of their freedom for another person’s commercial or personal benefit.
RezOne British Academy will not knowingly engage with or support organisations involved in such practices.
4. Our Organisation
RezOne British Academy provides education, professional development, digital learning and related educational and technology services.
As a predominantly digital and education-focused organisation, our supply chain may include providers of technology, cloud infrastructure, software, professional services, educational resources, communications, marketing, administration and other operational services.
We recognise that modern-slavery risks can exist within complex international supply chains, including those supporting digital services and technology.
5. Our Expectations of Suppliers and Partners
We expect organisations working with RezOne British Academy to conduct their activities ethically and comply with applicable employment, labour and human-rights legislation.
Where proportionate to the nature and risk of the relationship, we may consider a supplier’s:
- employment and labour practices;
- approach to modern slavery and human trafficking;
- relevant policies and codes of conduct;
- use of subcontractors;
- geographical and sector-specific risks;
- ethical procurement practices; and
- response to identified concerns.
For higher-risk or strategically important relationships, we may request additional information or assurances.
6. Due Diligence and Risk Management
RezOne British Academy will take a proportionate and risk-based approach to modern-slavery due diligence.
This may include:
- considering modern-slavery risks when selecting significant suppliers;
- reviewing relevant supplier policies or statements where appropriate;
- identifying higher-risk services, sectors or supply chains;
- seeking clarification or additional assurances where concerns arise;
- reviewing significant changes to suppliers or operating arrangements; and
- taking appropriate action where credible evidence of exploitation is identified.
Our approach will develop as the Academy grows and our supply chains become more extensive.
7. Recruitment and Employment
RezOne British Academy is committed to fair and lawful recruitment and employment practices.
We will not knowingly:
- employ anyone through forced or compulsory labour;
- retain identity documents as a condition of employment;
- require workers to pay inappropriate recruitment fees;
- use threats or coercion to prevent someone from leaving employment; or
- engage employment providers that we know are involved in exploitative practices.
Individuals working for the Academy must be free to leave their employment or contractual relationship subject to lawful contractual requirements.
8. Children and Young People
As an education provider, RezOne British Academy recognises its particular responsibilities towards children and young people.
We will not tolerate child exploitation or unlawful child labour within our activities or supply chains.
This commitment operates alongside our wider safeguarding responsibilities and policies.
9. Raising Concerns
Employees, contractors, learners, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns if they believe modern slavery, human trafficking or exploitation may be occurring in connection with RezOne British Academy or one of its suppliers.
Concerns can be raised confidentially by contacting:
RezOne British Academy
Email: contact@rezonebritishacademy.com
Anyone raising a genuine concern in good faith should be able to do so without fear of retaliation.
Where there is an immediate danger or suspected criminal activity, the matter should be reported to the appropriate emergency or law-enforcement authorities.
10. Responding to Concerns
We will take credible concerns seriously.
Depending upon the circumstances, our response may include:
- investigating or seeking further information;
- engaging directly with the supplier or organisation concerned;
- requiring corrective action;
- seeking specialist or legal advice;
- suspending or terminating a commercial relationship;
- referring concerns to appropriate authorities; or
- taking other action considered reasonable and proportionate.
Our priority will be to respond responsibly while considering the welfare of individuals who may be at risk of exploitation.
11. Awareness and Responsibility
Those responsible for procurement, recruitment, partnerships and significant supplier relationships should be aware of this policy and consider modern-slavery risks where relevant to their responsibilities.
As RezOne British Academy grows, we will review whether additional staff training, supplier controls, contractual requirements or monitoring mechanisms are appropriate.
12. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We recognise that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility.
We will periodically review our approach, taking account of:
- changes to our organisation and supply chains;
- emerging risks;
- concerns or incidents identified;
- relevant legal and regulatory developments; and
- lessons from supplier and partnership reviews.
Where weaknesses are identified, we will seek proportionate improvements.
13. Compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
RezOne British Academy supports the principles and objectives of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Where the Academy is not legally required to publish an annual slavery and human-trafficking statement under section 54 of the Act, publication of this policy represents a voluntary commitment to responsible and ethical business practices.
If RezOne British Academy becomes subject to the statutory reporting requirements, we will review our governance arrangements and publish the required annual statement in accordance with applicable law.
Current government guidance requires organisations within scope to publish a statement each financial year describing the steps taken to manage modern-slavery risks in their operations and supply chains.
14. Governance and Review
Responsibility for overseeing this policy rests with the leadership of RezOne British Academy.
The policy will normally be reviewed annually, or earlier where significant organisational, regulatory or legal developments make this appropriate.
Next scheduled review: September 2027