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Abbey School, Torquay
Complaints Policy and Procedure
COMPLAINTS POLICY
The Abbey School and Nursery seeks to
find ways of continually improving its educational provision for pupils.
We welcome comments, both positive and negative, and view them as
valuable information, which can help us to maintain and improve standards.
Our definition of a complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction with
the education provided by the Abbey School, which a person is prepared to
address in writing, but may be initiated in person or by telephone.
Your complaint is most usually addressed verbally to the teacher or carer
of your child and the procedure itemised below will most likely afford
satisfaction. You may prefer to
telephone the administrative secretary first; however, should the complaint be
out of the administrators remit, she will arrange for you to speak to the staff
member directly concerned. Following
this intervention, should the problem remain unresolved, it will be referred to
an Assistant Head or the Head Teacher. All complaints will be recorded and
investigated on an individual basis. Any
trends identified will be addressed so that corrective action may be taken to
improve standards and lead to improved provision.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
We feel it is important for parents of
our children to get to know the staff members as quickly as possible.
In this way barriers between parents and carers can be overcome.
We are all aware that your child is the most precious part of your life,
and we feel privileged to be chosen as their carers.
When things do go wrong, and they will from time to time, we have a tried
and tested system through which we resolve problems.
The vast majority of any concern you will ever have while your child is
in our School will no doubt be resolved by a simple and quiet word with the
class teacher. The following steps
offer guidance should you ever require it.
Step 1 - When
you feel uncomfortable about your child’s wellbeing, no matter what the
concern, please approach the class teacher / main carer and air your concern.
Do not delay. We will listen
carefully to what you have to say and try to resolve your problem immediately.
Step 2 - If
you consider your concern has not been resolved by the class teacher or main
carer please approach an Assistant Head Teacher.
She will take note of your concern and report back to you.
Step 3 - In
instances, where appropriate, you will receive a written confirmation from the
Head Teacher outlining your concern and the steps we have taken to resolve the
issue.
Step 4 - It
is the Head Teacher's policy to deal only with incidents that have been
unsuccessfully resolved by the staff. Under these circumstances please telephone the school secretary for an
early appointment.
The name telephone number and address
of Ofsted is available to parents who require this.
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