Tapestry for School-Based Nurseries
Looking for Early Years software that supports your school-based nursery provision?
As a school-based nursery, your needs and benefits are unique to your setting. Under the new government funding scheme, school-based nurseries can be developed in different ways – from in-school nursery classes to schools collaborating with PVI or childminder run settings. Whatever your starting point, we’re here to help you offer high-quality early years provision for the children and families in your community.
From simplifying everyday tasks, to creating strong connections with families and working in collaboration with all staff, Tapestry has you covered.
And what’s best, subscriptions start from £3.00/child per year (exc VAT).
One subscription. All the benefits.
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Want to see how Tapestry can help your school-based nursery? Take out a free trial today.
A collaborative partnership with parents and carers from day one
Welcome families and build positive relationships that last from the day their child starts nursery to the day they leave, with easy-to-use communication tools all in one place – no need to ever change the way you stay in touch.
- Get to know each other – build trust with families and their children.
- Keep parents updated with their child’s care and development – from instant messaging to daily care logs and observations.
- The next best thing to being there – share a child’s achievements with their family in the moment, and as memories to keep forever.
- Support smooth transitions throughout the EYFS and Key Stages – Tapestry keeps important information in one place helping staff and management learn about your families and children.
A cohesive EYFS curriculum that builds from Nursery onwards
Support your curriculum development with the Childhood Education Platform that grows with your provision.
- Document children’s interests and development through photos and videos to inform your curriculum planning.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of your provision, with a coherent approach to supporting children’s progress in the EYFS and beyond.
- Reflect on your provision individually and as a team – share your professional knowledge and experience to transform teaching and learning.
Have you heard about Tapestry’s printed journals?
Parents and carers of children at your nursery can have their children’s Tapestry journals professionally printed! We’ve teamed up with publisher Group Hugs to create these beautiful keepsakes.
A school-wide SEND provision
Discover carefully crafted SEND assessment tools on Tapestry that help you tailor your support for each child. Because learning and development looks different for every child.
- Create, implement and reflect on your support plans for children, following a consistent approach from nursery to primary education.
- Connect families, educators and other professionals so everyone can learn about the child.
- Monitor your inclusive provision with child-centred assessment tools that help you see progress.
- Involve and reassure families with a platform that enables you to celebrate their child’s achievements.
Easy and connected Nursery management
Keep things running smoothly with Tapestry’s fuss-free management tools.
- Stay one step ahead of your staffing needs – record your children’s regular schedules and keep on top of your ratios.
- Simplify drop-offs and pick-ups with in-app registers for children and staff.
- Flexible invoicing that meets your needs. From funding to discounts, generate clear and accurate invoices for families.
- Xero and QuickBooks integrations to keep all your invoicing data in one place, ready for electronic tax submissions.
Flexible tools for School-Based Nurseries – whatever your starting point
All our features have been designed for educators by educators, with Tapestry’s in-house education team working alongside our skilled developers to bring you the tools you need.
Running a school-based nursery is an exciting challenge. Tapestry is here to help you and your team, from Nursery to Key Stage 1 and 2.
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