Managing Parent Complaints & Feedback
Set up a structured complaint and feedback system for parents with tracking, assignment, and resolution workflows.
Managing Parent Complaints & Feedback
TL;DR: Give parents a structured channel to submit complaints and feedback. Track every issue from submission to resolution with SLA timelines and satisfaction ratings.
Enabling the Complaint System
- Go to Settings → Communication → Complaints.
- Toggle "Enable Parent Complaints" to ON.
- Configure complaint categories:
- Academic concerns
- Disciplinary issues
- Infrastructure / Facilities
- Transport
- Fee / Billing
- Cafeteria / Hostel
- Teacher feedback
- General suggestion
How Parents Submit Complaints
- Parent logs into the portal.
- Goes to Feedback → Submit Complaint.
- Fills in:
- Category — Select from dropdown
- Subject — Brief description
- Details — Full explanation
- Attachments — Photos or documents (optional)
- Priority — Low / Medium / High
- Submits the complaint.
- Receives a ticket number for tracking.
Admin Workflow
Viewing Complaints
- Go to Communication → Complaints.
- View all complaints sorted by: date, priority, status, category.
Complaint Lifecycle
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| New | Just submitted, not yet reviewed |
| Assigned | Assigned to a staff member for action |
| In Progress | Being worked on |
| Resolved | Action taken, awaiting parent confirmation |
| Closed | Parent confirmed resolution |
| Reopened | Parent unsatisfied, needs further action |
Assigning Complaints
- Click on a complaint.
- Click Assign → select the responsible staff member.
- The staff member gets a notification.
- Add internal notes (visible to staff only, not parent).
Resolving
- Staff adds resolution notes.
- Changes status to Resolved.
- Parent gets notified with the resolution.
- Parent can Accept (closes the ticket) or Reopen (needs more work).
SLA Configuration
Set response and resolution time targets:
- Go to Settings → Complaints → SLA.
- Configure:
- First Response — within 24 hours
- Resolution — within 72 hours
- Overdue complaints are flagged with escalation alerts.
Feedback & Satisfaction
After resolution, parents can:
- Rate the resolution (1-5 stars)
- Leave additional feedback
- Track overall satisfaction trends in Reports → Satisfaction
Reports
- Complaint Volume — Total complaints per month
- Resolution Time — Average time to resolve
- Category Breakdown — Which areas get most complaints
- Satisfaction Score — Average parent rating
- Open vs. Closed — Current backlog
Troubleshooting
Q: Parent can't find the complaint section. A: Ensure complaints are enabled in Settings. The option appears under Feedback in the parent portal.
Q: Staff member didn't get the assignment notification. A: Check their notification preferences. Verify their email/phone in their profile.
Q: Can complaints be anonymous? A: Optional. Toggle "Allow Anonymous Complaints" in Settings. Anonymous complaints don't show the parent's identity to staff.
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