Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement

Financial Year 2024-2025

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps KiddiPlay Club has taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.

Our Business

KiddiPlay Club is a UK-based technology company that operates a social platform connecting families for playdates and shared childcare. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

Our Supply Chain

As a digital platform, our supply chain primarily consists of:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment processing services
  • Software and development tools
  • Professional services (legal, accounting)
  • Marketing and advertising services

We work with established, reputable suppliers who are subject to their own modern slavery compliance requirements.

Our Policies

We have implemented the following policies to prevent modern slavery:

  • Anti-Slavery Policy: We prohibit the use of forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour in any part of our business
  • Supplier Code of Conduct: We expect our suppliers to share our commitment to ethical practices
  • Whistleblowing Policy: We encourage employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation
  • Recruitment Policy: We verify the right to work of all employees and pay at least the National Living Wage

Our Platform

We are vigilant about the potential misuse of our platform. Our safeguarding measures include:

  • Monitoring for suspicious patterns of behaviour
  • Clear reporting mechanisms for users
  • Cooperation with law enforcement when required
  • User verification and identity checks

Due Diligence

We conduct due diligence on new suppliers and regularly review existing supplier relationships. We assess the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain and take steps to mitigate identified risks.

Training

Our team receives training on modern slavery awareness, including how to identify potential signs of exploitation and how to report concerns appropriately.

Effectiveness

We measure the effectiveness of our efforts through:

  • Regular review of our policies and procedures
  • Monitoring of supplier compliance
  • Tracking of reports and concerns raised
  • Annual review of this statement

Report a Concern

If you suspect modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain, please contact us:

Email: compliance@kiddiplayclub.com

You can also contact the Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700

This statement has been approved by the leadership of KiddiPlay Club and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Date: January 2025