Transparency in Supply Chains Statement.

This statement is made as part of Education World’s commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It summarises how Education World operates, the policies and processes in place to minimise the possibility of any problems, any risks we have identified and how we monitor them, and how we train our staff. This statement is voluntarily published in accordance with section 54 of the Act and relates to the financial year April 2025 to April 2026. It was reviewed and approved by Graham Simms, Managing Director, in April 2025.

Education World Ltd is a limited company operating in the recruitment sector and is a leading education recruitment agency, specialising in sourcing, screening, and placing teaching and support staff for educational institutions across the UK. Our operations primarily involve the recruitment of candidates for schools and other educational settings. Education World Ltd is part of the wider Juhler Group.

Our supply chain is primarily focused on recruitment, candidate sourcing, and professional services, including recruitment suppliers supporting our candidate sourcing, professional service providers, and providers of training and background checks. All suppliers are known to our staff, predominately UK-based, and all hirers and work-seekers are identified by our staff. We also engage with key organisations including the Department for Education, the Teaching Regulation Agency, ACAS, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and the Home Office.

Education World Ltd has a modern slavery policy available on our SharePoint and website, supported by additional policies covering anti-slavery, recruitment and selection, whistleblowing, anti-bribery and corruption, and a code of conduct. Our policies are established by the senior leadership team based on HR advice, industry best practice, and legal guidance, and are regularly reviewed to reflect changes in law, operations, or risk.

To assess and manage the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains, we review potential risks at regular intervals and may re-audit suppliers or conduct spot checks. While no significant risks have been identified, we remain vigilant and continue to minimise the possibility of any problems. Spot checks are conducted as needed, and we collaborate with suppliers to improve standards and transparency across our supply chain. Key risk factors include recruitment suppliers or temporary workers in higher-risk regions or sectors, and suppliers who are not members of recognised industry bodies. Only senior staff trained in modern slavery risk assessment are authorised to sign contracts or establish commercial relationships in areas of potential risk. All suppliers are encouraged to maintain membership in appropriate industry bodies, and our staff are supported to raise concerns with management.

Our performance is regularly monitored through key indicators, including the proportion of suppliers who provide modern slavery statements or sign up to appropriate codes, the percentage of candidates sourced from audited or preferred suppliers, the effectiveness of enforcement against non-compliant suppliers, time spent on audits and due diligence, and the level of modern slavery awareness among staff. These indicators are carefully considered to avoid placing undue pressure on suppliers that could increase risks.

All staff receive training appropriate to their role. The leadership team receives detailed training in identifying and resolving concerns relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. Recruiters, HR personnel, and staff involved in procurement and supply chains undertake training covering modern slavery, human trafficking, and wider human rights issues. All staff are provided with awareness-raising information and are encouraged to discuss any concerns with management. Training is refreshed regularly to ensure awareness remains current and effective.