Countryside Science
Complaints Procedure
If you have a concern, we encourage you to raise it informally in the first instance.
You can:
Speak directly with the instructor or trainer (for in-person courses)
Reply to your course welcome email (for online courses)
Or email us directly at [email protected]
We aim to respond within 3 working days and resolve the issue at this stage wherever possible.
If your concern cannot be resolved informally, you may submit a formal complaint.
Please email [email protected] and include:
Your full name and contact details
The course title and date(s)
A clear description of the issue
Any steps you have already taken to resolve it
We will:
Acknowledge your complaint within 3 working days
Investigate the matter thoroughly and fairly
Respond with a formal outcome within 10 working days
If more time is required, we’ll keep you updated.
For courses accredited by awarding bodies (e.g. Lantra), you may have the option to escalate your complaint if you remain dissatisfied after our response.
We will provide the appropriate contact information and support you in submitting an appeal to the awarding organisation if applicable.
All complaints are treated confidentially. You will not be disadvantaged for raising a concern in good faith.
We keep a record of all formal complaints and review them regularly to improve the quality of our services and learner experience.