Complaints Procedure
- We welcome feedback on all aspects of our programme at The International Summer Camp UK
- We will try to resolve all ‘non-formal’ complaints as we receive them.
- A very small % of the feedback that we receive needs to be dealt with formally as a ‘complaint’. This requires a formal process to manage.
Complaints about any aspect of The International Summer Camp UK can come from anywhere, however, most likely would come from one of four groups of people:
- Campers (or potential campers)
- Parents/guardians (of camper or potential camper)
- Public – A member of the public who has come into contact with our programme
- Staff
What is a complaint?
Something is designated a complaint if:
- It cannot be dealt with and resolved ‘on the ground’.
- It is received in writing to the Camp Director
Non-formal complaints
Enquiries we deem as ‘non-formal’ complaints, for example, those that have an element of a complaint or simply express dissatisfaction, we will treat as standard enquiries.
Complaints Process Stages:
Please note - only complaints that have been submitted in writing, within 1 calendar month of the incident happening will be acknowledged and dealt with.
Stage |
Tasks/Information |
Timescale |
Complaint received |
Complaint inputted in complaints tracker |
Within 24 hours |
Complaint Acknowledged |
Camp Director acknowledges the complaint via email or in-person |
Within 48 hours |
Investigation |
Camp Director completes an investigation by speaking to all relevant parties |
Within 20 working days |
Action points |
Camp Director summarises any action points (if needed) |
Within 25 working days |
Response sent to the complainant |
Camp Director send a letter via email or mail to the complainant, explaining the outcome of the investigation, action points and an apology (if deemed necessary). |
Within 30 working days |
External Complaint via The British Accreditation Council
Parents or students may feel suitably aggrieved that they would like to lodge a formal complaint with an external organisation. The British Accreditation Council can deal with a complaint regarding the International Summer Camp UK. Please follow this link: https://www.the-bac.org/