Parent Feedback

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.

"Outstanding remote learning way above other schools standards, the communication has been second to none. An amazing effort from everyone involved. Well done Team Tanfield you should all be very proud of yourselves."

"It is excellent."

"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."

"The remote education provision has been fantastic. Isobel continues to learn and can easily engage with her teachers. Encouraging the star student award whilst at home has also been really beneficial and when awarded it has given Isobel a sense of achievement and definitely boosts her confidence."

"Outstanding support from the school to ensure my daughter is prepared for her GCSEs this year. The daily incentives to encourage pupils to attend all lessons is a great idea too."

"Fantastic."

"The learning and support provided from the school has been exemplary from the very beginning of the pandemic, leaps ahead of other local and national schools. The school should be very proud and as parents we’re very grateful."

"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."

"Much better this time, I like the fact my son is engaging in live lessons with all of his teachers, seeing and/or hearing them makes all the difference as there are clear expectations. I appreciate the amount of time and effort that has gone into making this remote learning a success and allowing my son to continue learning whilst having some kind of normality Mon-Fri. Thank you!"

"I'm really proud with the learning my children are receiving. I feel the normal school hours are helping to keep them in a routine. After talking with other parents who have children at different schools I feel Tanfield have handled this well. Some children at other schools don't have zoom classes or much work."

"Remote learning is working well for my child."

"It's brilliant, our school is the only I know doing a full school day to the best of our abilities!"

"My child seems to be learning more at home due to fewer distractions."

"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."

"Very satisfied."

"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."