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:
"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."
"The school have been fantastic and understanding with my child’s learning."
"The learning and support provided from the school has been exemplary from the very beginning of the pandemic, leaps ahead of other local and national schools. The school should be very proud and as parents we’re very grateful."
"The remote education and the support from the teachers has been amazing."
"I will be forever grateful for the superstar teaching staff on Team Tanfield, and of course the support staff who work behind the scenes."
"I am really impressed with how the school has developed this type of learning for the pupils. It’s not been easy for anyone however the teachers have shown amazing support towards the kids, a massive well done and thank you."
"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 live lessons are a fantastic way to engage the children and from what I have observed, believe the quality of the teaching has been very good so far!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I feel that tanfield are doing their upmost to ensure the students are educated to the highest standards throughout these difficult times."
"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."
"Tanfield is doing an amazing job at keeping the kids up to date with their education and we are extremely thankful for that."
"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."
"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."
"Being provided with a laptop was a great help."
"Thank you for all of your hard work you help with your students."
"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."
"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."
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