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Response to enquiries

Systems and processes are in place to ensure that all enquiries received from mentors and mentees are responded to in a timely manner.

Examples of best practice include:

  • Trained and competent members of staff handling all enquiries- all leads and referrals through one point of contact
  • Minimum requirements/standards re timescales for response – published policy
  • Auto responses to acknowledge receipt of enquiry with a stated timescale for response
  • Databases/registers/logs to monitor contact,:
  • Staff trained in and adhere to customer service excellence standards
  • Review systems in place


Download - Customer Service Standard (PDF - Customer Service Excellence)

Download - Example customer first strategy (PDF - Durham County Council)

Download - Example promise to you (PDF - Durham County Council)

Download - Example suggested database fields (MS Excel)

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