Making a Complaint

This school aims to be a caring, positive and supportive place where young people can learn and receive high quality education. School staff are committed to ensuring that everyone in the school community feels valued and respected as individuals. We have good transparent communication and a willingness to listen to our students and parents/carers, including when they are raising an initial concern or formal complaint.

Our school values all our students, staff and parents/carers. We celebrate diversity and will not tolerate any forms of discrimination. We are committed to using our policies to ensure that our school has an ethos of openness, fairness and excellent communication.Points of Contact

Before making a formal complaint, please ask a member of the Leadership Group to look into your concern:

Role Name Attached Year Group Attached Subjects Main areas of Responsibility Email
Deputy Headteacher Noelle O'Kelly 11

Maths
Science
Computer Science
Business
Economics

Exams
Assessment
Reports

NoKelly@elthamhill.com
Deputy Headteacher Maxine Ferguson 9

History
Geography
RE
Psychology
Sociology
Health and Social Care
Politics

Curriculum
Options
EHXtra
Equalities

MFerguson@elthamhill.com
Deputy Headteacher Polly White 10  

Safeguarding
Behaviour
Attendance
Student Wellbeing

PWhite@elthamhill.com
Deputy Headteacher Victoria Delaney 7

English
Media 
PSHE
Art
Textiles
DT
Food

Teaching and Learning
Homework

VDelaney@elthamhill.com
Assistant Headteacher Di Baker 12 and 13   6th Form  DBaker@elthamhill.com
Assistant Headteacher Rosie Osborne  

French
Spanish
Drama
Music
PE
Dance

Extra Curricular clubs, trips and visits
Careers Education and Work Experience
Student Leadership

ROsborne@elthamhill.com
Assistant Headteacher Caroline Hurley 8

Success Pathway
Professional Studies

SEND
Literacy

CHurley@elthamhill.com
Director of Operations Joanne Smith    

Catering
I.T.
Buildings
Reception
Data and admin

JSmith@elthamhill.com

Then, if you are still concerned your complaint is not resolved, contact the Headteacher Ms Podmore: epodmore@elthamhill.com 

You can view our Complaints Policy here:

Eltham Hill Complaints Policy

 

Further information

The DfE, Parentkind Charity and Ofsted have published a guide which aims to help parents work with schools to address complaints. You can view the guide here:

Parental Complaints Guide

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