Customer Service Charter
OUR MISSION
CESC aims to provide a meeting place for the dissemination of knowledge and information to all teachers, especially by the organisation of courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, debates, symposia, and other means, subject to committee approval.
We also aim to encourage fruitful links with and between the various levels of education.
SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM CESC
- Deliver professional development courses and supports for teachers, principals, and school management.
- Support whole-school improvement and planning, mentoring and advising school personnel.
- Provide supports to SNAs and other school support staff.
- Administrative support to National in-service providers.
- Work with primary, post-primary, special education schools, and third-level institutions.
- Support implementation of national professional learning programmes.
- Provide a substitute teacher service.
WHAT IS A CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARTER?
This charter is a commitment to the quality of our service delivery to you. It outlines what CESC will do, how, and within what timescale. We are committed to continuously improving service quality.
HOW CAN YOU HELP US
- Provide feedback to help us improve.
- Provide accurate information when dealing with us.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CESC
- Friendly and inclusive service delivery.
- Courtesy and professionalism.
- Clear, accurate, helpful information.
- Prompt response to enquiries and concerns.
- Equality and non-discrimination.
- Confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
- Continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Referral to appropriate agencies when needed.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Private meeting rooms available as appropriate.
- Facilities accessible per the Disability Act 2005. Contact the Director for any queries.
EQUALITY
We uphold equality legislation and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, family status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or Traveller community membership.
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
All information is handled with total confidence, respecting your dignity and complying with GDPR.
COMMUNICATIONS
- We respond promptly, helpfully, and courteously.
- Staff identify themselves by name when answering phone calls.
- All emails and phone calls are usually answered within five working days.
CESC is fully committed to providing high-quality client services.
HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
- We aim to get things right first time, but recognise mistakes can happen.
- Simple complaints may be dealt with immediately; otherwise, we will acknowledge them in writing or by phone.
- We will respond to all complaints within five working days.
- Escalate to the Director of Carrick-on-Shannon Education Centre if unsatisfied: director@carrickedcentre.i