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:
"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."
"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."
"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."
"My child does better at home than at school as there is no distractions"
"The teaching staff have been amazing!"
"Maintaining the format of a normal school day through timetabled sessions has kept a much needed structure and routine to my daughter's day."
"Remote learning has been great throughout lockdown."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"I'm really proud with the learning my children are receiving. I feel the normal school hours are helping to keep them in a routine. After talking with other parents who have children at different schools I feel Tanfield have handled this well. Some children at other schools don't have zoom classes or much work."
"I think Team Tanfield are doing a very good job of all on line schooling."
"Fantastic online learning. Don’t feel like he is missing out on education."
"Outstanding remote learning way above other schools standards, the communication has been second to none. An amazing effort from everyone involved. Well done Team Tanfield you should all be very proud of yourselves."
"It is excellent."
"We're very impressed with the home schooling setup."
"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!"
"The remote education by Team Tanfield has been amazing with the right amount of work load also allowing for correct home life balance. We are absolutely amazed how well Lilly is doing in Tanfield, as a young carer we thought she would struggle but she logs on without any prompts from us and she cracks on with it and most importantly has settled well and enjoys Tanfield, best decision we made for high school."
"Remote learning has been great throughout lockdown."
"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."
"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."
"Mr Davison has been fantastic in ensuring that we have known what to do to ensure Patrick continues to learn. Thanks to him and all of the team."
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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