Complaints Procedures


Rationale: To ensure that any complaints are dealt with effectively and promptly.


Purpose: Any complaint relating to centre practice will be resolved at centre level with a final decision being made at a Playcentre business meeting.


Any complaint relating to association policy will be resolved at Association level with a final decision being made at an appropriate [Association Council meeting?]


Principle:

  • Where possible the issue should at first be taken up with the person concerned.
  • In cases where further support is needed each complainant may nominate a support person.
  • At all times the focus should remain on the issue not the person.

Procedures:

  1. The complaints procedures for centre and association members are outlined over the page.
  2. Anyone concerned about non-compliance with license conditions should take it up with the licensee . If non-compliance remains a concern they should contact the Ministry of Education as a last resort.
  3. Any complaints relating to the Parent Education Programme are covered by the procedure outlined in the Playcentre Education Quality Management System.

Complaints Procedure Diagram
Date Approved: May 2012Review Date: May 2014
Relevant DOPsRelated policies
Learning and development ( - ) Communication with parents
Communication and consultation ( 6 ) Equity
Operation and administration ( 11 ) Performance appraisal
Positive behaviour guidelines
Policy writing and review procedures
Relevant Regulations
Education (ECC) Regulations 1998 R9(c)(i)
Useful Resources