Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

This statement covers the activities of Phenna Group TopCo Limited and Vet Skill Ltd as a subsidary and complies with both the letter and spirit of the law, in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines the steps that Phenna Group has taken to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within any of its Companies or supply chains. 

Modern slavery and human trafficking continues to be a hidden blight on our global society.  We all have a responsibility to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and the wider supply chain.  Phenna Group is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all our business dealings and to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate and operational activities. 

Our Structure

Vet Skill Ltd is part of Eville & Jones Holdings Limited, which is a subsidiary of Phenna Group. VetSkill operates exclusively within the United Kingdom as an Ofqual, Qualifications Scotland Accreditation and CCEA approved Awarding Organisation (AO), Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation (AAO), and professional regulatory body.  Phenna Group is a Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance business, employing over 6,800 managers, engineers and technicians, through its subsidiary companies, globally. 

Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking: 

Vet Skill Ltd and Phenna Group have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values.  We have the following internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner: 

  • Supply Chain - Our supplier approval process incorporates a review of controls undertaken by the supplier to ensure there is no evidence of slavery or human trafficking.  This due diligence includes building long standing relationships with suppliers and communicating our expectations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking whilst undertaking regular reviews.  Vet Skill Ltd and other Phenna Group companies will not support or deal with any business involved in slavery or human trafficking. 

  • Training - Our leadership team are responsible for compliance within their respective Companies and in their supplier relationships and have been made aware of this statement and been trained accordingly. All employees receive an induction into the business where our policies, procedures and expectations are outlined. 

  • Recruitment - We conduct robust checks on any new employees, including right to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will. 

  • Annual Declaration - We conduct annual reviews of all board members, staff and contractors to ensure transparency and integrity in all business relationships, allowing us to identify and address any risks.  

  • Centre Agreements - We incorporate modern slavery obligations into centre agreements and embed modern slavery considerations into VetSkill’s centre risk profiling process. 

Whistleblowing Policy 

Our Whistleblowing Policy seeks to ensure that all employees and contractors can raise serious concerns which they believe indicate malpractice or wrongdoing within Vet Skill Ltd, without fear of any repercussions, disciplinary action or jeopardising their position within Vet Skill Ltd. Our employees can report any suspicions of slavery either through VetSkill’s Whistleblowing Policy via compliance@vetskill.com, through Phenna Group’s Whistleblowing Policy or externally to the Modern Slavery Helpline: https://modernslavery.co.uk/contact.htmk Tel: 0800 0121 700 

This statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary with the approval of the Board.