{"id":154,"date":"2026-09-25T06:56:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"\/policies\/complaints\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:12:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T07:12:02","slug":"complaints","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teachwise.asia\/th\/policies\/complaints\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e19\u0e42\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e22\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Concern:<\/strong> a concern may be defined as \u201can expression of worry or doubt over an issue considered to be important, for which reassurances are sought.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Complaint:<\/strong> a complaint may be defined as \u201can expression of dissatisfaction, however made, about actions taken or a lack of action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is in everyone\u2019s interest that concerns and complaints are resolved at the earliest possible stage. Many issues can be resolved informally, without the need to use the formal stages of this procedure. Teachwise Tutoring takes concerns seriously and will make every effort to resolve matters as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If people wish to raise their concerns formally, Teachwise Tutoring will attempt to resolve the issue internally, through the stages outlined in this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Raise a Concern or Make a Complaint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A concern or complaint can be made in person, in writing, or by telephone within 30 days of the issue arising.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These should be directed to the Director, Joshua Howarth, or to the Teachwise Tutoring office responsible for the tuition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For ease of use, a complaint form template is available upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope of this Complaints Procedure \u2013 Exceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This procedure covers all complaints about any provision of tutoring by Teachwise Tutoring, other than complaints that are dealt with under other procedures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matters requiring a child protection investigation:<\/strong> complaints about child protection matters are handled under our <a href=\"\/th\/policies\/safeguarding\/\">\u0e19\u0e42\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e22\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e04\u0e38\u0e49\u0e21\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e14\u0e47\u0e01<\/a>. Serious concerns should be raised with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whistleblowing:<\/strong> follow the internal Whistleblowing Procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Curriculum content:<\/strong> please contact the Department for Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.uk\/contactus\">www.education.gov.uk\/contactus<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolving Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At each stage, Teachwise Tutoring will seek to resolve the complaint. If appropriate, we may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide an explanation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledge that the situation could have been handled differently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give an assurance that the event will not recur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outline steps taken (or planned) to prevent recurrence, with timescales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review policies in light of the complaint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer an apology where appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Withdrawal of a Complaint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a complainant wishes to withdraw their complaint, we will request that they confirm this in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The complaint will be recorded and acknowledged in writing within five working days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will clarify the nature of the complaint, what remains unresolved, and the desired outcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If necessary, we will interview those involved (with notes kept of meetings\/interviews).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A formal written response will be provided within 10 working days of receipt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If this deadline cannot be met, we will provide an update and revised response date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The response will explain the decision, the reasons behind it, and any necessary actions to resolve the issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complainants will be advised on how to escalate their concerns if they are dissatisfied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 2 (Final Stage)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If dissatisfied with Stage 1, the complainant may escalate to Stage 2 \u2014 a meeting with the Director (or a senior manager appointed by Teachwise).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests to escalate must be made within five working days of receiving the Stage 1 response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complaint will be acknowledged within five working days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A meeting will be arranged within ten working days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A written response will be provided within five working days of the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will confirm the outcome and reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record Keeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All complaints will be logged in a central register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records will include actions taken, outcomes, and any changes made as a result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records will be retained in line with our Data Protection &#038; Privacy Policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tw-small wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Joshua Howarth, Director &amp; Designated Safeguarding Lead, Teachwise Tutoring (EDU) LTD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions about this policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Joshua Howarth, Director: <a href=\"mailto:joshua.h@teachwisetutoring.co.uk\">joshua.h@teachwisetutoring.co.uk<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Definitions Concern: a concern may be defined as \u201can expression of worry or doubt over an issue considered to be important, for which reassurances are sought.\u201d Complaint: a complaint may be defined as \u201can expression of dissatisfaction, however made, about actions taken or a lack of action.\u201d It is in everyone\u2019s interest that concerns and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":150,"menu_order":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"The Teachwise complaints policy: how to raise a concern and how we respond.","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image":"https:\/\/teachwise.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/teachwise-share-2026-10.jpg","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image-id":"578","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image":"https:\/\/teachwise.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/teachwise-share-2026-10.jpg","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image-id":"578","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-154","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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