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:
"Fantastic engagement from the school to ensure Jayden is getting the learning he needs."
"You are all doing an amazing job. My children are not missing out on any education in my opinion. Thank you Tanfield School."
"It is excellent."
"The school have been fantastic and understanding with my child’s learning."
"It's brilliant, our school is the only I know doing a full school day to the best of our abilities!"
"I can’t thank the staff at Tanfield enough. The education provided for my son during these exceptionally difficult times is excellent and staff are always available and able to help. Huge thanks to Mr Clough and the team."
"School starts at our kitchen table at 8.40 each morning. The teachers have adapted their teaching and in some instances, the timing of the element of the curriculum taught, to fit the way home learning best works. I can hear enthusiasm, (lots of) patience, praise and professionalism from teachers throughout the day. In addition, I have received excellent support through Pastoral teaching and 'The Link' staff, which has ensured our SEND plan is appropriate and functioning. This process is still following the usual yearly timetable! Then, unbelievably, there is also a Wednesday chess club, a weekly session/group lesson from the Autism peripatetic support and a guitar lesson, live online each Friday. Thank you for this excellent undertakingand your hard work."
"The remote education and the support from the teachers has been amazing."
"It has been very good so far and Sam enjoys it."
"The school and teachers have provided a great deal of support too and when needed have responded swiftly to any queries we might have had."
"I think you are all doing a fabulous job. Thank you."
"I would like to commend and express my gratitude to all of the teaching staff who have been exemplary during the lockdown periods. Head of Year wellbeing care telephone calls have been very much appreciated."
"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."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"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."
"Appreciate everyone’s efforts to deliver lessons on google classroom and the support given to students."
"I am very impressed with the way remote learning has been organised and carried out. Samuel engages very well and Ifeel he is continuing to develop in his learning for GCSE preparation."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"My son has maintained a good daily routine because of this, which has helped him navigate the challenges he faces away from schooling."
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