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:
"I'm extremely grateful to the Tanfield staff who have provided such high quality education through both lockdowns."
"In my opinion the school has done an excellent job in providing remote learning in trying circumstances and with little notice."
"Very satisfied."
"Teachers make great efforts to contact parents when Dylan is working from home."
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"Being provided with a laptop was a great help."
"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."
"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."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
"Excellent provision and far better managed and delivered than other schools in the area!"
"It's brilliant, our school is the only I know doing a full school day to the best of our abilities!"
"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."
"The remote education provision has been fantastic. Isobel continues to learn and can easily engage with her teachers. Encouraging the star student award whilst at home has also been really beneficial and when awarded it has given Isobel a sense of achievement and definitely boosts her confidence."
"Fantastic engagement from the school to ensure Jayden is getting the learning he needs."
"We're very impressed with the home schooling setup."
"Knowing that she can speak to her teachers in real time is very reassuring."
"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."
"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."
"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."
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