Comments from Parents during lockdown learning

Comments from parents during lockdown teaching

As parents, I honestly can’t tell you how impressed we have been by the way Thamesmead has been handling this whole crisis. The communication from the school has been incredible and knowing that the kids are still being taught makes such a difference. We have friends with children of similar ages at different schools and when I tell them what Thamesmead are doing they are amazed. I don’t know of another secondary school that has managed to continue with any kind of structured school day for their kids and we feel very lucky and very grateful to all of you for providing this for us.

Year 10 parent

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We never had any doubt choosing Thamesmead was the right decision. We’re proud to be part of the Thamesmead community.

Year 8 parent

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A huge thank you for all your hard work, motivation, dedication and enthusiasm

Year 7 parent

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A huge thank you for the professional way that you have continued to deliver the curriculum as far as is humanly possible. Your dedication and hard work in testing times is much appreciated.

Year 10 parent

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I would like to say a huge thank you for the amazing way you have directed Thamesmead through this terrible crisis. We have felt totally informed and reassured that the Thamesmead community is safe with the clear and precise guidance you have sent through. 

Also, I would like to thank all the staff involved in the fantastic lessons they are preparing and sending out remotely, we are very impressed and have also learnt a lot ! It is quite amazing.

I am very proud to say to our friends that our son goes to Thamesmead School and how professionally he is being taught in this way, as I know other schools are not teaching at this high standard, especially during this crisis.  

Year 8 parent

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After completing another successful week of online school, we would just like to say a huge thank you to yourself and the teaching staff for doing such an amazing job during these tough times. 

Having structure to the day has been a massive help to us as it has allowed us to continue working from home without having to change our working day, and also benefits our son greatly. He has always been one for routine and we can see that he is still putting in as much as effort as normal during his lessons as he is very conscientious. 

So, thank you again for everything you are doing, and for the constant communication, never leaving us wondering what is happening. 

We never had any doubt choosing Thamesmead was the right decision, but this situation re-confirms it!  We’re proud to be part of the Thamesmead community.  

Year 8 parent

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Thamesmead has been AMAZING during this whole lock down experience.
You are all such wonderful dedicated teachers.
We honestly don’t feel like our children are missing any part of their education. I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. Please know it is truly appreciated.

We are blessed to be at a school with truly vocationally gifted people who have shown incredible professionalism, care and dedication.  Thamesmead has made it possible!

We are very proud to say our children go to Thamesmead School.

Year 8 & 10 parent

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I had to send an email to say how much I appreciate how you are all managing to run the school lessons online and keep to the children’s timetables. This gives my child a structure to her day which also helps the rest of the family life. I currently work in 4 secondary schools and all bar one they have been unable to do what you have achieved so a big thank you for all your hard work and continued efforts. 

Year 8 & Year 11 parent

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I would like to Thank you for this wonderful online learning so that children can remain in full time education while under lock down.

Year 7 parent

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Again, thanks for the clear and excellent leadership that you are giving the students in these trying times.

Year 8 parent

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Thank you very much for setting up such a good home learning system. My daughter in year 9 has found it easy to use and enjoys the remote lessons. Your hard work is much appreciated in such difficult circumstances.

Year 9 parent

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The communication to us as parents and to the children has been absolutely fantastic, providing regular updates and constant information to us.
My daughter has LOVED being up every day ready for tutor and lessons to learn in a consistent environment that I can only explain as astounding given the current circumstances.
I do not know any other school locally or not locally that have managed to do what you have and I cannot thank you enough for that. It has given me a chance to get on with my own work from home whilst she has enjoyed her time communicating with her teachers and friends whilst learning at the same time.

Year 7 parent

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I have to say I cannot fault Thamesmead’s response to the current crisis, I think all too often people are quick to criticise but not so quick to compliment, everyone at Thamesmead deserve nothing but praise at the moment.

Year 11 parent

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Our continued thanks to you, the teachers and all the staff for their ongoing support and commitment to all the children of Thamesmead and the care workers.   

Year 10 parent

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Thamesmead have done a fabulous job and in addition to continuing as normal, the system has brought a great structure to the day at home for younger children who are also working to the same timetable. Good job Thamesmead.                    

Year 8 parent

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The Thamesmead team should be so proud of themselves and how they have responded to this crisis. we are very proud our children go to this wonderful school.   

Year 8 parent

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Thank you Thamesmead. Outstanding commitment to teach our children.

Year 10 parent

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Thamesmead is definitely ahead of the game and giving its pupils a far superior learning experience compared to many other local schools. Well done Thamesmead and thank you so much.

Year 7 parent

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Thank you to all the wonderful Teachers and staff at Thamesmead working so hard for our children. As parents of a Year 11 student We have been very impressed by the dedication and commitment shown by you all and with the fantastic online lessons you have set for the pupils. It has given our son a reason to get up in the morning and definitely motivated and encouraged him after feeling so anxious.

Year 11 parent

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I have been greatly impressed by the way your school handled this situation and organised itself in adapting to the remote way of working, keeping students under control, maintaining high standards in delivering lessons, adhering to the program and motivating students to work from home and keep them focused and concentrated throughout the day, every day, which is not given. And thank you so much for keeping us informed with the very detailed regular updates.  

Year 10 parent

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I am very proud to say to our friends that our son goes to Thamesmead School and how professionally he is being taught.

 Year 8 parent

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I have been so impressed and amazed at just how fantastic the quality of the teaching and learning has been, with the vast majority of my daughter’s lessons continuing to be challenging, engaging and creative despite the obvious challenges.

Year 9 parent

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I should think that Thamesmead deserves an excellent rating at the next Ofsted!

Year 9 parent

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Thamesmead teachers have been outstanding, showing true passion for their vocational role as a teacher/carer/guide and support to our children.

Year 10 parent