1.⁠ ⁠Purpose

This Complaints Policy explains how we handle complaints from students, parents, education partners, and other stakeholders. We are committed to providing a professional, fair, and transparent service and to resolving complaints promptly and effectively.

 2.⁠ ⁠Scope

This policy applies to complaints relating to our student recruitment and education consultancy services, including:

•⁠ ⁠Advice and guidance provided by our staff.

•⁠ ⁠Communication with students and education providers.

•⁠ ⁠Application support services.

•⁠ ⁠Customer service.

•⁠ ⁠Any other services provided by our business.

 3.⁠ ⁠Definition of a Complaint

A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction about our services, whether made verbally or in writing, where the complainant expects a response or resolution.

 4.⁠ ⁠How to Make a Complaint

Complaints can be submitted by:

•⁠ ⁠Email

•⁠ ⁠Letter

•⁠ ⁠Telephone

•⁠ ⁠In person

The complainant should provide:

•⁠ ⁠Full name and contact details.

•⁠ ⁠A clear description of the complaint.

•⁠ ⁠Relevant dates and supporting documents.

•⁠ ⁠The outcome they are seeking.

 5.⁠ ⁠Complaint Handling Process

Stage 1 – Acknowledgement

•⁠ ⁠We will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 2 working days.

Stage 2 – Investigation

•⁠ ⁠We will investigate the complaint fairly and impartially.

•⁠ ⁠We may contact the complainant for additional information if required.

Stage 3 – Response

•⁠ ⁠We aim to provide a written response within 10 working days.

•⁠ ⁠If additional time is required, we will inform the complainant of the reason and provide an expected response date.

 6.⁠ ⁠Outcomes

Following our investigation, we may:

•⁠ ⁠Apologise where appropriate.

•⁠ ⁠Explain what happened.

•⁠ ⁠Correct any mistakes.

•⁠ ⁠Improve our procedures.

•⁠ ⁠Offer another appropriate resolution where justified.

 7.⁠ ⁠Escalation

If the complainant is dissatisfied with our response, they may request a review by a senior manager within 10 working days of receiving our decision.

The senior manager will review the complaint independently and aim to respond within 10 working days.

 8.⁠ ⁠Confidentiality

All complaints will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 9.⁠ ⁠Record Keeping

We will maintain records of complaints, investigations, outcomes, and actions taken. Records will be retained in accordance with our data retention policy.

10.⁠ ⁠Continuous Improvement

We regularly review complaints to identify trends and opportunities to improve our services, staff training, and procedures.

11.⁠ ⁠Contact Details

Complaints Officer

Business Name: Futurus Squared Limited

Email: info@myfuturus.com

Telephone: 07984184662

Postal Address: 66 Paul Street, EC2A 4NA

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if there are significant changes to legislation or business operations.

Complaints Policy