Handling complaints in schools and trusts

This new module aims to explore comprehensive complaints management components to reduce and resolve complaints efficiently.

At a glance

You will cover:

components of a robust complaints procedure

effective board oversight of complaint management

elements of a robust complaints investigation

  Study time 45 minutes

Programme description

The complaints process is an internal conflict resolution mechanism designed to address stakeholder views and improve service for pupils and the community.

This new module aims to explore comprehensive complaints management components to reduce and resolve complaints efficiently.

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"As a previous headteacher, this has given me a greater understanding of the role of the Governor in complaints."

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"Found it helpful to look at complaints through a governance perspective - my previous experience has been as a teacher."

User review

"This is an excellent module. As a new governor, I've learnt a lot from this module. I realise this is a complex topic, but feel I've gained some basic knowledge of what a complaints procedure should look like and how complaints are resolved."

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Who developed this module?

Rani Kaur

Rani Kaur, Head of Advice

Rani oversees NGA’s Advice team and GOLDline service. She leads on the SEND and premises management policy areas and manages NGA’s work on equality, diversity and inclusion. She is co-chair of an infant and nursery school in Solihull.

Fariha Choudhury

Fariha Choudhury, Senior Projects and Advocacy Officer

Fariha supports the development of NGA's policy and information outputs with a particular focus on multi academy trust governance. Alongside working at NGA, Fariha is undertaking a Masters in Education at the University of Birmingham.

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Module Includes

  • 1 Unit
  • Module Certificate