Definition of Complaint; a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
T3 Training & Development aim to provide a high standard of service to all our customers and feedback
is important to us so help us make improvements and ensure we are meeting people’s requirements. If
you are unhappy with any of our services it is important you let us know. The following outlines the procedure to be followed to provide feedback, raise causes for concern and the processes for recording and investigation of all formal complaints received. This procedure should be used by anyone who wishes to provide feedback or formally complain about our services, including students, employers, schools, partners, parents/guardians of students under 18 or external agencies.
The complainant will be expected to bring their complaint to the company’s attention as soon as
possible after the reason / event causing them to complain;
Explain the problem, in writing, as clearly and fully as possible, including any action taken to date; Allow
the company a reasonable time to deal with the matter; Recognise that some circumstances may be beyond the companies control.
Every attempt will be made to ensure the confidentiality of a complainant and the contents of their
complaint. However, where a complaint is of a personal nature against an individual, it is likely that the
complainant’s identity will be revealed at some stage in all cases, so that there can be a fair
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full discussion with the young person involved, the information may have to be shared with the relevant
statutory agencies in accordance with the Company’s Safeguarding Policy.
guardian(s), employers and members of the public about the services we provide. Anyone wishing to
provide feedback can do so by writing to T3 Training & Development. Where appropriate, it is also
encouraged to speak to a member of staff or talk to a course representative. Feedback will not
necessarily be followed by a written response, unless this is specifically requested. Feedback received will be recorded by the Training Manager and analysed on a termly basis by the Training Manager. A summary will be presented to the directors to ensure continual quality improvement.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE __________________________________________________________________________________
phone or email. Concerns should be raised with the person concerned as soon as possible. If appropriate, a meeting will
be offered between the person complaining and the area they are complaining about to arrive at an
agreed resolution. If a complaint is about a member of staff it should be referred to the relevant line manager.
Staff should record details of all informal complaints, even if satisfactorily resolved. Where the concern has not been resolved informally or in the case of serious complaints or concerns, the complainant should raise a formal complaint.
Anyone wishing to make a formal complaint can do so in writing. All complaints should be addressed to:
Training Manager, T3 Training & Development, The Business Village, BBIC, Innovation Way, Wilthorpe,
Barnsley S75 1JL or email [email protected].
complainant that a response will be provided within 10 working days of receiving the acknowledgement.
investigation with the Training Manager. The complainant may be contacted for further information and
could be invited to meet with the investigator. (They may be accompanied by a friend or family
member. An accompanying person cannot take active part in the proceedings but can offer support to
the complainant).
address the issue.
implement staff training to prevent recurrence of the complaint.
unresolved complaints. The complainant should expect to receive a written response within 10 working
days of receiving the acknowledgement. If for any reason we are unable to meet this timescale, the
Training Manager will inform the complainant in writing and be advised of a revised response time. Evaluation:
The complaints, appeals and outcomes recorded on the complaints database will be analysed on a
termly basis by the Quality manager. A summary will be presented to the Directors to ensure actions are
carried out to address the issues raised and ensure continual quality improvement.
Appeals If the centre/learner is still unhappy with the outcome at this stage they are entitled to escalate the
matter with the relevant awarding body or qualifications regulator.
within 15 working days of receiving the response, providing reasons for the appeal. The appeal may be
investigated by an alternative Director who will reply directly to the complainant. The complainant can escalate the complaint to the awarding and regulatory bodies (ECITB, Pearson, Barnsley College, ESFA, NOCN) if they feel their complaint is not dealt with as expected and all the above procedures have been exhausted. Hard copies of this procedure are available from T3 Training & Development Offices, or by emailing [email protected]. You can also access this on our website www.t3-training.com.
NBarton 01/08/2021 Next Review date: 01/08/2022
