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:
"Excellent, head of year checks in all the time with me."
"Thank you for all of your hard work you help with your students."
"The school have been fantastic and understanding with my child’s learning."
"Think you are all doing a fabulous job under very difficult circumstances. Son is working hard everyday & learning. No complaints at all."
"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"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."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"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!"
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"There's been a consistent and high level of teaching, and as a parent, it is much appreciated."
"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."
"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."
"We could not ask for more from the school, staff have gone above and beyond to ensure that the students are learning and also find the time to check on their well-being. As parents, we have been kept up to date with Daniel’s progress during a virtual parents evening which was excellent and with developments in the exam situation through prompt, regular letters as the situation develops. The proactive approach taken by the school to this ever changing situation has really helped Daniel to maintain some kind of normal by providing a routine. Thank you also for the prompt response to the issue raised following parents evening."
"The remote education and the support from the teachers has been amazing."
"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."
"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 work with a lot of schools in my role as a social worker and have to say that Tanfield's approach to online learning during the pandemic has ran like a well oiled machine and is far superior to the approach taken by other schools."
"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 teaching staff have been amazing!"
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