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.

"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."

"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."

"Both heads of year have been fantastic with my children, any problems or concerns have been sorted straight away! Thank you!"

"We are all extremely grateful for and impressed by everything you are all doing for everyone concerned, under such difficult circumstances. Thank you."

"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."

"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."

"Well done for providing the online learning which follows the normal timetable, this is so much better than just providing work for pupils to complete like so many other schools are offering."

"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."

"Think you are all doing a fabulous job under very difficult circumstances. Son is working hard everyday & learning. No complaints at all."

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

"The teaching staff have been amazing!"

"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."

"It has been very good so far and Sam enjoys it."

"Fantastic online learning. Don’t feel like he is missing out on education."

"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."

"Good communication via app, text messages and telephone calls."