Simply, it is the right and proper thing to do and it is in Inspiro’s and our employees’ best interests:
Our reputation and good name are our greatest assets; they are easily lost by actual or suspected corrupt or unethical behaviour. Without them we will lose business and jobs.
Corrupt behaviour can be criminal behaviour: the company and employees can be prosecuted, fined or imprisoned. Conviction can ruin individual careers, lead to existing contracts being terminated and disqualification from bidding for others, with a consequent loss of jobs.
Insipro:
And our employees:
And our Business Advisers
And our Business Parnters
We are committed to the protection of human rights and we respect all international treaties including the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights and the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. Modern Slavery considerations are included as part of our risk management and supplier selection processes and we will continue to review our approach to training our employees and ascertaining risks in regard to the prevention of modern slavery.
We expect our suppliers and extended supply base to comply with this legislation.
Where it is discovered that there has been a breach of the above, or any other relevant declarations and legislation, we will take all necessary steps to mitigate any impact.
This statement relates to Inspiro Learning Limited, covering all business regions within the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The statement relates to the financial
year ending 31 March 2025.
Inspiro is a UK based business delivering skills training, technical training, and apprenticeships
nationally across a diverse range of sectors underpinned by supportive account management
practices. We support our clients by designing and delivering employer-led programmes that
provide life changing, career shaping skills and experiences for their employees.
We deliver both on site and remotely for our clients across the UK inclusive of Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland; and for our Automotive and Rail clients we have an Academy based
training and apprenticeship delivery. Inspiro also provides a fully Managed Learning Service
to the Automotive and Nuclear sectors.
In order to fulfil its activities, the main supply chains of Inspiro include those related to the
supply of goods and services from various suppliers in the United Kingdom
Inspiro operates as a single standalone business and is owned by London-based investment
firm Inspirit Capital, having previously formed part of the Babcock International Group’s civil
training business.
Inspiro considers that modern slavery encompasses:
Inspiro acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to
complying with the provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We understand that this
requires an ongoing review of both our internal practices in relation to our labour force and,
additionally, our supply chains.
Inspiro does not enter into business with any other organisation, in the United Kingdom or
abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced
or compulsory labour.
No labour provided to Inspiro in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained
by means of slavery or human trafficking. Inspiro strictly adheres to the minimum standards
required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation in the UK and
in many cases exceeds those minimums in relation to its employees.
Please click here to view our Customer Care Policy (PDF).
Our programmes are built to respond to the complex requirements nationally across a diverse range of sectors, the employers we work with and delivery models consider the current and emerging needs of learners, their working environments and wider skills development.
Curriculums which include delivery from partner providers are key to our response to national and local needs.
We recognise the requirement to reduce the volume of subcontracted ESFA post-16 income and have such, developed a clear strategic framework for the use of sub-contractors in ESFA procured and non-procured activity.
In line with the requirement, we will only consider sub-contracting elements of our ESFA funded provision in the following circumstances:
Any curriculum which is enhanced by the use of sub-contractors for specific elements will have an educational rational for the subcontracted provision in place. These will be agreed before delivery with the CEO and Senior Management Team.
The Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) strategy is adopted across the business. We recognise suppliers as a vital extension to our business and a fundamental component in achieving businesses objectives.
Any aspect of ESFA funded delivery that is subcontracted to a third party is managed by P&SC with a robust key supply management activity. This activity is supported by subject matter experts (SMEs) from the operational contract and quality assurance activity from the quality teams.
All potential partner providers undergo through due diligence which includes:
Once a contract is in place, regular meetings between P&SC and the supplier will be scheduled to check operational performance against the SLA and KPIs.
Stakeholders, including a nominated quality lead and an operational lead, will contribute at such reviews. The reviews provide a forum where all issues (positive and negative) are addressed and where required remedial actions agreed and monitored. Progression monitoring, safeguarding / welfare concerns and learner / employer complaints are mandatory returns from all sub-contractors.
Continued underperformance will be managed accordingly and could include suspension of the subcontractor from the contract and starting a process to identify a suitable replacement. where this action is taken, it shall be done in a timely manner and will focus on minimising the impact to learners. If a new subcontractor is proposed, or changes to current contracts agreed, P&SC will lead the activity in conjunction with the contract and quality lead. This process includes a review of the educational rationale for sub-contracting for the curriculum which requires re-approval from the Director of Inspiro.
Inspiro do not subcontract whole programmes. Provision that is subcontracted relate to specific elements of Apprenticeship Programmes and costs for delivery are agreed with each subcontractor, Inspiro does not charge a management fee for this element of subcontracting.
The following support and facilities will be made available to subcontracting organisations at no additional charge to them
When there is a clear educational rational for the use of sub-contractor, a dedicated procurement process is undertaken and partner providers are invited to quote for and receive 100% payment for the work they do.
We want to spend time talking to our suppliers about new ideas, operational performance and total cost opportunities – not about payment. We understand the importance of predictable customer payments when running a business. Inspiro is a signatory in the UK to the Prompt Payment Code and we would encourage others to do so.
Our suppliers have a critical responsibility for getting paid on time – by delivering on time and in full, following the required billing processes, and adhering to our standards for invoicing.
Please click here to view our Learner Welfare and Safeguarding Policy (PDF).
Please click here to view our Environment and Sustainability Policy (PDF).
Please click here to view our Health and Safety Policy (PDF).
Please click here to view our Learner Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (PDF).