Parent Feedback
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:
"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."
"Fantastic engagement from the school to ensure Jayden is getting the learning he needs."
"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."
"My son has maintained a good daily routine because of this, which has helped him navigate the challenges he faces away from schooling."
"We are all extremely grateful for and impressed by everything you are all doing for everyone concerned, under such difficult circumstances. Thank you."
"You are all doing a fantastic job."
"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."
"We have been very happy with the live online lessons and all the support given by the teachers. We can't speak highly enough of Team Tanfield."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"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."
"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."
"It has been very good so far and Sam enjoys it."
"My child does better at home than at school as there is no distractions"
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"Thank you for all of your hard work you help with your students."
"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."
"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."
"The provision provided by the school has been excellent."
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Tanfield School, Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY
01207 232 881
enquiries@tanfieldschool.co.uk
Eden Learning Trust, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW 01740 651 554
Company Registration Number: 10980753 registered to England and Wales
Department for Education Number: 840/4011