Complaints Policy

 

Purpose

To receive and resolve complaints fairly, promptly and confidentially while considering the rights of all parties involved.

 

Guidelines

In the first instance the complaint should be addressed to the person concerned ie. Classroom complaints to the teacher, other complaints to the principal.

 

 

Verbal complaints are suitable for problems of a minor nature which may be resolved informally and the complainant informed verbally of the resolution.

 

 

Written complaints must be signed by the complainant.

 

 

Should a disagreement between caregivers and teachers not be resolved the following steps will be taken ;

·        The caregiver will approach the syndicate leader

 

If this does not produce a resolution then:

·        The caregiver will approach the principal.

 

Should a disagreement between caregiver and principal not be resolved the caregiver can write to the Board of Trustees.

The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees will promptly acknowledge in writing receipt of the complaint and ensure the complaint is dealt with.

 

Confidentiality of all concerned must be observed.

 

A  Complaints committee will comprise a

·       Proprietors Representative

·       Parent Representative

·       Chairperson

 

In complaints regarding the performance of an employee the employee concerned must be advised that he/she is entitled to seek representation.

 

 

Documentation of written complaints will be kept.

 

 

 

 

Reviewed 26 Nov 2003

 

Reviewed 25 Nov 2006