An Introduction to

• An Online learning journal system• Staff record children's progress and activities using tablet devices and PCs• Parents can view their child’s journal on mobile devices and on their home

computers, and can make observations of their own using a secure login system

What Is Tapestry?

• It creates a two way communication between us (the EYFS team), and you (the parents and carers)

• We can upload flexible media meaning you can see pictures and videos of what your child is really up to at school

• Greater opportunities to extend your child’s learning at home

Why Are We Using Tapestry?

• Photos, videos and observations are uploaded to Tapestry• It is accessed via the Android/iOS app or the Tapestry website• It enables you to view observations or add your own, so you can show us

what your child is doing outside the school day – weekend trips, exciting learning opportunities, trip to the shops etc

How Does It Work?

• Observations focus on child initiated learning. Sometimes you may see an observation from an adult directed activity

• There will be more coverage of areas of learning that are not captured in your child’s learning journey book

• We will use it as a tool to share our current topics with you

• Adults will be working and interacting with your child on a daily basis, these interactions won’t always be recorded on Tapestry

How We Plan To Use It

What Does It Look Like?

How to use Tapestry at Home• Web – https//eylj.org• IOS – Search EYFS Tapestry in the App Store• Android – Search EYFS Tapestry in Google Play Store

• A simple user guide for each type of access is available on the school website

• A password is required to access Tapestry, and parents can only view observations of their own children, or with permission, group observations

• Hosted on secure cloud servers within the EU• Tapestry uses the same encryption as online banking• Data is stored separately for each school• Tapestry’s developers and support personnel require our permission to

access our Tapestry account

How Is The Data Protected?

I agree to Monkfrith using Tapestry to create an online learning journey for my child. Yes / NoI agree to uphold the schools request not to share or upload any photographs or video showing other children. Yes / NoI agree to my child appearing in group photographs or video that may be included in other children’s Learning Journey’s. Yes / NoI agree to keep my log in details secure. Yes / NoI agree to my child’s teacher working on their Learning Journey in line with the Staff policy and user agreement. Yes / No

Parental Agreement

• Read the Parent Agreement on the introductory letter, so you can grant your permission and provide an email address

• Ensure you have signed and returned your Tapestry user agreement, you will then receive a user name and password

• Download the app or visit the Tapestry website • Log in using the details given to you by your child’s teacher • Change your password • Have a go at adding your own observation! • Share Tapestry with your child

What Next?

Any Questions?