We recently surveyed parents and carers about our remote education offering. Key findings are:
The vast majority (97%) are happy with the remote education provision and 92% are confident that their child is learning while at home.
94% told us that the work set for their child is at the right level of challenge and 92% agree that it was the right amount.
The vast majority of parents and carers praised the school for their dedication and efforts to make sure their children are still learning while at home.
95% think that students sticking to their normal timetable is the right decision and 90% stated that they are happy with every lesson being taught over a live Google Meet.
Here's some of the lovely things our parents had to say:
"You are all doing an amazing job. My children are not missing out on any education in my opinion. Thank you Tanfield School."
"I like that I’m contacted if Jake is not doing his work to the standard that he should."
"Thank you for all of your hard work you help with your students."
"Fantastic home schooling experience so far, all lessons well prepared and I don't feel as if my child is missing out being at home. Thank you."
"The remote education and the support from the teachers has been amazing."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"The remote education by Team Tanfield has been amazing with the right amount of work load also allowing for correct home life balance. We are absolutely amazed how well Lilly is doing in Tanfield, as a young carer we thought she would struggle but she logs on without any prompts from us and she cracks on with it and most importantly has settled well and enjoys Tanfield, best decision we made for high school."
"I have only praise for the provision offered by Tanfield School."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"They have shown up everyday, online, and delivered their classes."
"A very big thanks to Sarah Johnson, Miss Shotton, Miss Malia and Miss Brown for Tammy in English, they have all been very supportive to both girls and a credit to your school."
"Excellent, head of year checks in all the time with me."
"Thank you for all that you are doing at such a vital time in a year 11’s school life. When the world turned mad you have helped ease the worrying of our children missing out at such an important time."
"I think everything has gone really well. Very well organised, problems sorted fast. I like how the day is as if they were still attending school as it keeps the best sort of routine possible for the children. Well done !!!"
"Think you are all doing a fabulous job under very difficult circumstances. Son is working hard everyday & learning. No complaints at all."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"I feel that tanfield are doing their upmost to ensure the students are educated to the highest standards throughout these difficult times."
"My child seems to be learning more at home due to fewer distractions."
"Knowing that she can speak to her teachers in real time is very reassuring."
"The teachers at Tanfield have been very supportive of my child’s needs during this time. Well done Tanfield for continuing with live lessons in yet another lockdown, these are invaluable to our children."
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