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:
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"You are all doing an amazing job. My children are not missing out on any education in my opinion. Thank you Tanfield School."
"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."
"I would like to say thank you for the excellent provision you are currently providing online, my daughter is actually doing better than she would in school as there are no other distractions."
"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."
"It's been so well organised, Leo is on all day every day and not losing interest and learning all the time. Thanks for your hard work and organisation of it all."
"Thank you for all of your hard work you help with your students."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"School have done a fantastic job ensuring the children are timetabled for online learning. The staff have been amazing - it can not be an easy job! I think the whole of the Tanfield team, no matter where you are on the hierarchy, need a pat on the back. Thank you so much for your support and hard work!"
"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."
"I will be forever grateful for the superstar teaching staff on Team Tanfield, and of course the support staff who work behind the scenes."
"I feel that tanfield are doing their upmost to ensure the students are educated to the highest standards throughout these difficult times."
"The provision provided by the school has been excellent."
"Couldnt be happier!"
"A massive well done to all the Teachers - they're doing an amazing job."
"The teachers at Tanfield are doing a brilliant job at online teaching, I feel that my child is enjoying this different type of learning but she is still looking forward to the day when she can go back into school."
"Maintaining the format of a normal school day through timetabled sessions has kept a much needed structure and routine to my daughter's day."
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