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Strengthening the partnership between nursery and home
At Little Crickets Day Care we use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to document and celebrate every child’s unique early years journey. As part of our EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum, Tapestry helps us build strong partnerships with parents while supporting each child’s development through play-based learning.
What is Tapestry in Early Years Education?
Tapestry is a trusted digital platform used by nurseries and early years settings across the UK to record children’s learning and development. It allows practitioners to upload photos, videos, and observations, creating a detailed record of each child’s progress.
At Little Crickets Day Care, we use Tapestry to:
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Track your child’s development in line with EYFS
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Record key milestones and achievements
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Plan next steps tailored to your child
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Share learning experiences with parents in real time
Tapestry creates a secure, personalised learning journey for every child, accessible anytime by parents and carers.
How We Use Tapestry at Our Crouch End Nursery
Our day care nursery uses Tapestry as a central part of our daily practice to ensure high-quality childcare and education.
Recording Learning Through Play
We capture meaningful moments such as:
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Creative play and exploration
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Early communication and language development
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Social interactions and friendships
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Physical development activities
Each observation is linked to EYFS areas of learning, helping us monitor progress effectively.
Supporting EYFS Development
At our nursery, Tapestry allows us to align all observations with the EYFS framework, including:
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Communication and Language
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Physical Development
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development
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Literacy and Mathematics
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Understanding the World
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Expressive Arts and Design
This ensures your child receives a well-rounded early years education tailored to their individual needs.
Planning Next Steps for Your Child
Our practitioners use Tapestry to assess progress and plan personalised next steps, supporting each child’s growth and school readiness.
Parent Partnership – Stay Connected to Your Child’s Learning
One of the biggest benefits of Tapestry is strengthening the partnership between nursery and home.
With your secure login, you can:
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View photos and videos of your child’s day
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Read observations from our practitioners
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Comment and share your own experiences from home
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Stay updated on your child’s development
This two-way communication helps create a strong, collaborative learning environment, which is proven to support better outcomes for children.
Why We Use Tapestry at Little Crickets Day Care
We are committed to providing outstanding childcare in Crouch End, and Tapestry supports this by:
Strong Communication with Families
We believe parents are partners in their child’s education. Tapestry allows continuous, meaningful communication between home and nursery.
Child-Centred Learning
Every child’s interests, strengths, and needs are at the heart of what we do. Tapestry helps us personalise learning journeys and follow each child’s unique path.
High-Quality Assessment and Planning
We believe parents are partners in their child’s education. Tapestry allows continuous, meaningful communication between home and nursery.
Secure and Easy to Use
Tapestry is a secure platform where all information is safely stored and only accessible to authorised users.
Benefits of Tapestry for Parents and Children
For Children:
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Celebrates achievements and milestones
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Supports confidence and self-esteem
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Encourages a love of learning
For Parents:
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Real-time updates from your child’s nursery day
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Greater understanding of EYFS learning
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Actively involved in your child’s development
Tapestry and School Readiness
At Little Crickets Day Care, we prepare children for their transition to school by using Tapestry to:
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Monitor progress against EYFS Early Learning Goals
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Identify strengths and areas for development
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Support independence and confidence
This ensures children leave our Crouch End nursery ready for the next stage of their education.
