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:
"My son has maintained a good daily routine because of this, which has helped him navigate the challenges he faces away from schooling."
"The provision provided by the school has been excellent."
"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 teachers are working so hard to keep the kids' education going. My son has had to be given a shake up a few times after not bothering to log on but the teachers are always there."
"I am happy with the remote learning and the work the school has done to make sure pupils are engaged in their studies which is particularly important for my son in his final year. Well done Tanfield."
"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."
"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."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"I think the remote education that tanfield is providing is very good. The Year 7 Head of Year Mr Smith has been an amazing support when myself or my child have need him. I could not praise him enough."
"Remote learning has been great throughout lockdown."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"I’m very happy with the help and support Chloe receives, during this difficult time. Well done team Tanfield this is a reflection of your hard work and care. Thank you for all you do."
"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 !!!"
"We are all extremely grateful for and impressed by everything you are all doing for everyone concerned, under such difficult circumstances. Thank you."
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"They have shown up everyday, online, and delivered their classes."
"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."
"I like that I’m contacted if Jake is not doing his work to the standard that he should."
"You are all doing an amazing job. I'm 100% happy with the work you are setting. And feel my children are not missing out on anything at all. Well done Tanfield School."
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