MANTRA LEARNING GROUP
COMPLAINTS POLICY
A) CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: SCOPE
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction concerning a Mantra Learning Ltd product or service. Mantra Learning Ltd takes all complaints extremely seriously and all staff are committed to rectify any problem as soon as it is brought to our attention. It is recognised that a customer who has a complaint dealt with to their complete satisfaction is likely to become a repeat customer.
At the point of service delivery, Mantra Learning Ltd will deal with the initial approach from the customer and attempt to resolve the customer’s concerns to the best of their ability and to the satisfaction of the customer.
It is the aim of the company to settle complaints quickly and amicably. Complaints will be responded to promptly, properly, fairly and consistently. Where there is an unavoidable delay, i.e. staff holiday, sickness etc., the customer will be informed of these and of the revised timetable or the procedure.
B) COMPLAINT PROCESS
STEP 1: RAISING A COMPLAINT
If a customer is dissatisfied with the service they have received, they should bring this to our attention, as soon as possible, so we have the opportunity to investigate fully.
Discuss with a member of staff via the following methods:
0330 333 4993
feedback@logisticsacademy.co.uk
Speak to a member of staff on site or your apprenticeship development coordinator
Write to: The Compliance Team
Mantra Learning
Greengate
Middleton
M24 1RU
Please provide us with your full name and contact details along with:
STEP 2: COMPLAINT RECEIVED
STEP 3: CUSTOMER CONTACT (if not resolved at step 2)
STEP 4: INVESTIGATION
STEP 5: RESOLUTION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
C) APPEALING AFTER AN INITIAL COMPLAINT HAS BEEN RAISED
In the unlikely event that you remain unhappy after your complaint has been investigated and a decision reached then you may escalate your complaint to the Quality Manager. Please include any further items for consideration and state clearly why you remain unhappy with the decision taken so far. The Quality manager will investigate in full and respond to you within 10 working days.
The Quality Manager can be contacted on:
Name: David Hewitt
Call: 0161 653 5767
Email: David.Hewitt@Mantralearning.co.uk
Write to: Mantra Learning, Greengate, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1RU
If you remain unhappy after following our own internal complaints procedure and your complaint refers to services you have received relating to your course and achieving your qualification then please contact the Awarding Organisation directly.
D) COMPLAINTS ESCALATION TO OTHER AWARDING ORGANISATION/FUNDING BODY
If you are a customer who is funded by another provider, or require details of the Awarding Organisation, please speak to Mantra Learning’s Quality Manager, by contacting the methods outlined in section C of this policy, to discuss and obtain relevant organisation contact details.
E) COMPLAINTS ESCALATION WITH THE EDUCATION AND SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
If you are an apprentice and not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint you can contact the ESFA helpdesk: nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk
Telephone: 0800 015 0400 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week
F) RECORDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
All verbal, electronic, or written complaints, and their outcomes, will be logged by the compliance department so that records can be subsequently analysed and the following information produced:-
Records of complaints form a basis from which we will improve our services. All complaints, and their outcome, will be fed back to the staff involved, who will be encouraged to use the information positively. Departments will use complaints information:-
G) DATA PROTECTION
All information gathered or held regarding the personal or business affairs of our customers will be held in strict confidence, for the sole use of Mantra Learning Ltd in meeting its stated objectives. No information will be released to a third party in a format that will allow identification, except with the express consent of the provider, or as may be required by law.
If in the event the complaint related to Data Protection please email:
DLPalerts@mantralearning.co.uk
A member of the data protection team will respond to the complaint following the process outlined in section B.
H) TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Training, promotion, and implementation of this policy will be delivered to employees, employers, and learners through induction into employment or training with Mantra Learning. The policy will be available to view on the Mantra Learning websites and the staff policy area for employees.
This policy will be reviewed at least annually.
Review Date: January 2022
Next Review Date Due: January 2023
Version: 2