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:
"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!"
"Tanfield has been really good with remote learning and my child has not missed out on anything. I am so proud of his progress In every lesson."
"I think Team Tanfield are doing a very good job of all on line schooling."
"Fantastic."
"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."
"Think you are all doing a fabulous job under very difficult circumstances. Son is working hard everyday & learning. No complaints at all."
"Think you are doing a great job in a difficult time and knowing the importance of a child’s education."
"The school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
"Excellent provision and far better managed and delivered than other schools in the area!"
"There's been a consistent and high level of teaching, and as a parent, it is much appreciated."
"I will be forever grateful for the superstar teaching staff on Team Tanfield, and of course the support staff who work behind the scenes."
"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."
"My son has maintained a good daily routine because of this, which has helped him navigate the challenges he faces away from schooling."
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"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 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 teachers at Tanfield have been very supportive of my child’s needs during this time. Well done Tanfield for continuing with live lessons in yet another lockdown, these are invaluable to our children."
"I think the support that the children are receiving from teachers is excellent."
"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 school has gone above and beyond and I feel the education standards that are being kept are above other schools in the area."
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