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Created by educators for educators, Tapestry is all about celebrating children, reducing your workload and engaging families through early years and KS1 and 2, in mainstream and SEND provision – now with Nursery Management Software!
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What is it that truly describes the role of the early years educator?

Tapestry sought to understand how early years educators feel about their role in our recent survey.

Their responses painted a picture of passion, dedication, and the daily pressures they face:

https://bit.ly/47o0O9E
Don’t miss Richard Waite’s “Digital Tools for Childminders” session at the Childminding UK Conference! Learn smart ways to use tech in your setting + grab free TTS materials.

Book your spot 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mrx5k9e3
Chrononormativity shapes early education, pushing children & educators into rigid timelines and efficiency-driven routines.

In this article, Dr Sid Mohandas suggests that children’s experiences flourish outside linear progress, through dwelling, repetition, and presence:

https://bit.ly/3J7rZxd

We’re supporting Richard Waite’s “Digital Tools for Childminders” workshop at the Childminding UK Conference! Join for practical, hands-on tech insights.

Sign up 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yyu4dbme
We’re excited to sponsor the Childminding UK Early Years Conference 2025 on 18th Oct in Northampton!

A full day of inspiration, networking & learning for childminders.

Will you be there? 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mrx5k9e3
Congratulations to our winners, including Little Goose Childcare and Bishops Tachbrook Preschool! 🎉

These eagle-eyed detectives found paper Ben at the Childcare & Education Expo Coventry, and won a free year of Tapestry! Want in? Keep your eyes peeled at the Childcare Expo Olympia in March 2026 👀
🎙️ In this week's #podcast, Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion.

They discuss what Inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces and the importance of 'connection over correction'.

https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/
🚨 Updates to the EYFS framework include new statutory requirements for safe eating practices to prevent choking in early years settings.

We have created this brand new FREE Beginner's Guide to help educators and families to understand the risks and build confidence.

https://bit.ly/483JQiS
Fab first day at Childcare & Education Expo!
Big shoutout to everyone who found paper Ben and entered our competition — the response was so good we’re now giving away a free year of Tapestry to THREE winners!
Here tomorrow? Look for paper Ben, scan the code + enter! 📱👀

#ChildcareEdExpo #Tapestry
👀 Lost: one paper version of Ben.
📍 Last seen in the hall at the Childcare & Education Expo, Coventry.
🎁 Finder gets the chance to win Tapestry FREE for a year.

Attending today or tomorrow? Find paper Ben, scan his QR code and enter to win!

Childcare & Education Expo #ChildEdExpo #Tapestry
We know Tapestry can transform relationships with families, and their ability to support home learning.

If you're interested in finding out more, our colleague Ben Case is hosting a series of Free Webinars to show you how.

➡️ Sign up here: support.tapestry.info/training-web... ⬅️
We’re heading to the Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry! 🎉

Join the Tapestry Childhood Education Platform team at Stand D12 on 26th & 27th September. We’re a friendly bunch, ready to chat about your unique needs and showcase our beautiful new look.

Register for free 👉: tinyurl.com/4uy2xjhh
Tapestry's free webinars are open! 🎉
Choose from sessions designed to support you and your team:
✅Discover the Power of Tapestry
✅Tapestry for Supporting SEND
✅Tapestry's Nursery Management System
✅Tapestry for KS1&2
Multiple time slots available
Book 👉 tinyurl.com/4wk4sd25
✏️In this new #TapestryArticle, Emma Pinnock explores the increasingly common development of specialist provisions, also known as resource bases or focused provisions within mainstream schools.

➡️Read the article here: bit.ly/427pelT ⬅️
The wait is over 🎉

The new Tapestry design is live! Cleaner, easier to use, ready for the future.

🌟 Existing users: try it now on web — you can switch back and forth for a little while (app coming soon).

🌟 New accounts + trials start in the refreshed version right away.

tinyurl.com/45fmz4ye
New look, same powerful tools!

Our walkthrough guides are live for the refreshed Tapestry design—coming early 2025/26. Explore the streamlined layout and be ready for launch.

Download the guides here 👉 tinyurl.com/yynbby3y
The #TapestrySurvey2025 results are in!

Half of EYFS educators found that parent and carer engagement had become harder in the past year.

In terms of workforce wellbeing, two thirds of educators said they would recommend the role others.

➡️Read the full results here: tinyurl.com/44ewphvz ⬅️
In this week's podcast, @helentapestry.bsky.social chats to Tracie Butterfill about what EYFS staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how experienced educators at @twinklresources.bsky.social can help.

➡️Listen to the podcast here: tinyurl.com/mt4j28cb%E2%...
The #TapestrySurvey2025 results are in! We found that AI is being used by a third of EYFS educators - and 84% of those found that it helps to save them time.

The top two concerns around AI are reliability/accuracy of information and data security.

Read the full results here: tinyurl.com/m5m6tktm
Tapestry is getting a new look! 🎉

It's the same Tapestry you love, just with an updated design and improved navigation (and new functionality!). We're proud that this design, created in partnership with Spinning Fox, has won Silver at the London Design Awards.

Sign up for updates: bit.ly/4lslzpW
📰In this new #TapestryArticle, Ruchika Aggarwal explains how celebrating festivals in the Early Years promotes diversity, inclusion, and understanding amongst young children.

➡️Here's the article: tinyurl.com/2uhk3y7y
Love this @sueatkins.bsky.social, thanks for sharing. Being present and not missing those moments, plus modelling using tech in moderation 👏
In this week's #podcast, Jules chats with education consultant in nurturing teachers and children, Joanne Lo.

They discuss how to develop mindfulness in a learning community, and techniques that educators can start using right now in the day to day of their classrooms.

fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com
📢 We've launched the Tapestry Parents' Club!
Support for families on:
✅ Learning at home
✅ SEND
✅ School & nursery engagement
💬 Please share with parents & carers!

🔗 IG: www.instagram.com/tapestrypare...
🔗 FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#Tapestry #ParentsClub #EYFS #KS1 #KS2