Information for Parents

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So what is Tapestry?

Tapestry is an online E-learning journal to record the development of each child in our setting. This system allows us to work with parents and carers to share information and record the children’s play and learning in and outside of the setting.

How does it work?

Observations 

Tapestry provides each individual child with their own e-learning journey held online. Parents and carers are given their own log-in using their email and password (which is pre-set by us but can be changed by you to make it more secure) All our key persons are given secure pin log-in numbers. Staff can then record and assess children linking to the EYFS curriculum, uploading photos or video media. An email is then automatically generated to parents/carers set up to that child’s account and they are informed that an observation has been added so they can have a look and add any of their own comments to it.

Care Diary 

Every day your child attends preschool, your child's key person will add on the care diary section

• What your child has eaten for a snack?

• Nappy changes/toileting 

• Naps

• What they have done/played at preschool that day?

• They can also write messages to you.

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What if I don't have internet access?

If you cannot access the internet at home/work we will offer you the opportunity to log-in at Little Swans. We will also print the observations in PDF form to be placed in your child's Learning Journey once termly.

Who can access my child's Learning Journey?

As parents/carers you can choose who has access to your child's e-learning journal. If you would like both parents added or you wish to add grandparents/aunts/uncles etc. to the account please complete the additional person box on the permission form and they can be set up. Only those people whom you have given permission to have a login and password will be able to see your child’s journal. Staff have access to Tapestry on tablets (Samsung) so they can upload observations, photographs, and videos on a weekly basis.

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The website is very easy to navigate your way around but if you should experience any issues then please see your child's key person or Lisa and they will be happy to help you. Please see pdf links for user guides on how to add your own observations.

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