This programme provides guidance on how to spot the signs of modern slavery, and what to do when you come across a potential victim of modern slavery. This programme aims to give you confidence to follow procedures swiftly and with compassion.

Responding to child victims of modern slavery presents unique challenges for practitioners working on the frontline. This child-specific programme seeks to build on what you already know as a First Responder and/or safeguarding partner. The programme covers child-specific indicators of modern slavery, while also taking a closer look at forms of exploitation that are particularly prevalent. The programme guides the learner through the safeguarding and NRM referral processes, exploring best practice and the specific knowledge required to respond to child cases of modern slavery.

This e-learning course is for anyone who has interactions with children and/or adults covers the basic awareness and understanding of the various forms of exploitation, covering both adults and children including: Grooming, Forms of exploitation, County lines, Modern day slavery, Vulnerabilities.

The Learning outcomes include: Raised awareness of the different forms of exploitation, Recognise the potential signs of exploitation, Practical advice of how to respond when identifying potential exploitation.

The purpose of this guide for councils is to increase awareness of modern slavery and provide clarity for councils on their role in tackling it.

This compliments the LGA’s Modern Slavery guidance highlighting the links between homelessness/housing and Modern Slavery. It supports heads of service and frontline officers in understanding their role towards improving provision for survivors of MS.