Festive closure 

Our office will be closed for the festive period from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. Our phone line will close at 11am on 24 December 2025.

You can still submit your complaint via our online form but this will not be processed until we reopen.

SPSO Launches Revised Good Complaints Handling Training

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly refreshed Good Complaints Handling training after the recent publication of our updated Statement of Complaints Handling Principles.

This training is a self-guided course aimed at staff handling complaints at stage 1 of the Model Complaints Handling Procedure (MCHP) but would be useful for anyone involved in complaints handling looking to develop their knowledge.

Course content: 

  • SPSO Statement of Complaint Handling Principles
  • what a complaint is and isn’t, according to the MCHP
  • complaint outcomes, responses and record-keeping
  • what makes a good apology
  • respectful engagement

Course information:

  • self-paced: complete anytime online
  • knowledge checks: test as you learn
  • time efficient: approximately 45 minutes
  • SPSO accredited certificate: awarded on completion
  • Cost: £50 per person

Register for Good Complaints Handling Training

Updated: September 2, 2025