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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 05/10/2026

Need support with staff supervision? Our interactive Beginner’s Guide to Staff Supervision can help. Explore statutory guidance, what Ofsted expect and practical best practice tips all in one handy resource. 👉 Explore the guide: ow.ly/nIsz50ZQ6WL

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 02/10/2026

Win £500 as part of the Big Grocery Bonus 🛒 Ask your community to order their groceries from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose or Iceland via the easyfundraising website or app, and be entered into the draw! Entry closes 31/10. Register: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/tapestry

Children playing with toys in a classroom promoting 5 x £500 donations to be won with Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 01/10/2026

🎉 We’re 14! Today we’re celebrating 14 years of Tapestry! Here’s to another year of fun, development and new things to come. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 01/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with The Archetype Approach! 🦚 Explore a different way of seeing children, behaviour and development, with 12 archetypes now available as a flagset on Tapestry. And this is just the beginning… 👀 Find out more👉 ow.ly/WPNM50ZSAxI

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 30/09/2026

What does meaningful inclusion look like? In our latest podcast, Becca and Stephen explore supporting every child – from building trust with families to recognising the strengths and experiences within our teams. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/rF0g50ZQQQj ▶️ Watch: ow.ly/EWK150ZQQQi

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 29/09/2026

Does your setting use AI? 🤖 The Tapestry 2026 Education Survey found 46% have used AI for work in the last 6 months, while 55% want more training. Here are 5 AI dos and don’ts to help keep children and their data safe. Guidance from Richard Waite, Digital Safeguarding Professional.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 25/09/2026

“Children don't learn because they sit still. They learn because they move.” In our latest guest article, PAAP cofounder Helen Battelley MA explores why fundamental movement skills are so important for learning. Read the full article 👉 ow.ly/Y5f250ZQrq8

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 24/09/2026

“They need to learn.” But do they? Inclusion can mean challenging assumptions and thinking about whether the way we’ve always done things is really the way things need to be done. 🎧 Our latest episode of Tapestry Talks is out! Listen now👉 ow.ly/whef50ZQQPS

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 23/09/2026

There’s always more to a child’s story. Strong and trusting relationships with families can help us better understand what’s happening beyond the setting and give us a fuller picture of how best to support each child. 🎧Join Becca and Stephen on the latest episode of Tapestry Talks, out tomorrow.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 22/09/2026

The 2026 Tapestry Education Survey results are here! 🎉 🤖 46% have used AI for work, while 55% want more AI training 💭 41% cite lack of time as a major barrier to supervision 🤝 9 in 10 feel prepared for Ofsted’s focus on inclusion 👉 tinyurl.com/482jvc5v

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 17/09/2026

We're off to Coventry! Come see us at the Childcare & Education Expo on 2–3 October, Stand D12. Don’t miss Tapestry Ben on Saturday for a panel on ‘Building a Resilient Early Years Workforce: Recruitment, Retention & Wellbeing’. Come and say hello!

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 11/09/2026

📣 Why not try raising money this year through easyfundraising? Raise free donations for your setting or school when your community shops online at no extra cost. Register now and get your Ultimate Guide to easyfundraising (only 250 available!)👇 www.easyfundraising.org.uk/tapestry

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 04/09/2026

We’re delighted to be heading to the Cornish Early Childhood Conference on 18th and 19th September, where we’ll be alongside Oliver Riddett, Founder and Creator of the Archetype Approach 🦚 If you’re attending this event, do come and say hello! We’d love to meet you 👋

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 03/09/2026

Physical development deserves a meaningful place in Early Years learning. PAAP, the Physical Adventure Activity Pack, offers a full year of developmentally appropriate lesson plans to get young children moving and build physical skills. Hear more from Helen & Brianne 👉 ow.ly/x94u50ZFaJJ

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 02/09/2026

Are we giving it the attention it deserves? Physical development is about so much more than pencil control. It supports communication, language, personal, social and emotional development, and wider learning. Listen to the full conversation 👉 ow.ly/w92250ZFaVX

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 01/09/2026

PAAP is now integrated with Tapestry! 🎉 Carefully crafted by Brianne Pearson and Helen Battelley, the Physical Activity Adventure Pack brings a full year of imaginative, engaging and developmentally appropriate planning for the early years. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/4phH50ZFEyC

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 27/08/2026

PAAP’s Brianne Pearson & Helen Battelley explore the power of movement, music and imagination in the Early Years. Listen now 🎧👉 ow.ly/UhaZ50ZFaml

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 27/08/2026

Ready for the 2026 Tapestry Survey Results? 👀 Thanks to your participation, we've gained valuable insights into supervision, AI and inclusion in early years. We're also creating new resources inspired by your feedback to support practice and CPD. Results coming soon! ✨

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 26/08/2026

Early Years has its own curriculum, priorities and ways of learning. While it’s useful to know where children are heading, we shouldn’t lose sight of what they need right now. Hear more from PAAP’s Helen Battelley & Brianne Pearson on this month’s Tapestry Talks. Episode out tomorrow 🎧

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 21/08/2026

What happens when play disappears? For some children, the move from Reception to Year 1 can feel like a dramatic shift. Could fewer opportunities for play be part of that? 💭 Are we giving children enough choice? 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/jzbj50ZymyO

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 21/08/2026

New term, new starters, one less thing to have to keep chasing. Get Tapestry Pay set up before term starts and parents can settle invoices by card, Google/Apple Pay, bank transfer, or Tax-Free Childcare, all from within the app. Find out more👉 support.tapestry.info/tapestry-pay

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 17/08/2026

What if play could be part of how we teach beyond the early years? Could playful learning help children connect the curriculum to real, meaningful experiences? 💭 Where could play have a bigger role? 💭 What might children understand differently through play? 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/7t0650ZymuG

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 14/08/2026

What can children tell us through play? Play gives children a safe space to explore emotions and make sense of the world around them. Becky Hoare explores why play matters for emotional wellbeing, and what educators can learn by watching and listening. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/xPSN50Zymq1

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 12/08/2026

As children get older, play can gradually become less visible in their learning. But is that because children no longer need it? Or because we stop making space for it… Listen to the full conversation👉 ow.ly/2ONK50Zymmy

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 04/08/2026

Funded hours plus parent payments equals two income streams on one set of books 📊 Tapestry now exports straight into Funding Loop, Xero and QuickBooks - reconciling in a few clicks! We've written a full guide to help you get everything together with Tapestry: ow.ly/obGA50Zw2fG

Funded hours in one place. Parent payments in another. Getting them to line up in your books shouldn't be the hard part.

Claiming funded hours? Tapestry now exports straight into Funding Loop - no manually writing up figures already in your Management System.

Tapestry exports straight into Xero and Quickbooks using compatible exports - your invoicing data, ready to import, no re-typing required.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 21/07/2026

Payments are just the beginning 🪙 Tapestry Pay helps simplify your finances with compatible exports for Xero, QuickBooks and Funding Loop. Less admin. More time back for your team.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 17/07/2026

Get ready for the end of the academic year with our new interactive checklists! Simply download your PDF copy, and tick things off as you go👇 support.tapestry.info/year-checklis…

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 14/07/2026

🌱 School readiness is about more than letters and numbers. It’s about building confidence, independence and emotional security. Find out what school readiness really means and how early years settings can support every child’s journey. Read more 👉 ow.ly/kupH50ZmjwC

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 13/07/2026

Some of the biggest high street names will donate to your setting or school if you join our partner, easyfundraising.org.uk. Join today to receive free cashback when your setting community shops online: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/tapestry

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 13/07/2026

Join online for the launch of the 2026 edition of Birth to 5 Matters! The Early Years Coalition will be launching the second edition of the Bto5 Matters guidance on Wednesday 15th July, 7-8pm. Sign up and attend via the link below👇 ow.ly/SVbN50ZmSLV

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 13/07/2026

💭 What happens if we stop chasing outcomes? Have you listened yet?👇 ow.ly/24st50ZkCT8

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 10/07/2026

🌿 What changes when learning moves beyond four walls? Listen now🎧 ow.ly/hKCr50ZkCm9

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 07/07/2026

Here is what happens when children take the lead and educators step back✨ Full podcast available to listen and watch now🎧 ow.ly/gsLJ50ZkC6Y

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 22/06/2026

Thought we'd run out of ways to make Tapestry even more useful? 👀 Meet the new Account Management feature. A simple new way to take control of your subscription and manage it with ease. See how it works 👉https://tinyurl.com/3rvthfvw

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 18/06/2026

🎉 Wonde integration now live! Connect your school’s MIS - such as Arbor, Bromcom, and SIMS - directly to Tapestry and easily keep your children’s and relatives’ data synchronised without the manual headache! Find out more about the integration 👉https://ow.ly/IH8o50ZebPJ

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 09/06/2026

💊 Introducing Accidents & Medication! Log medication, incidents and accidents in your setting or at home, all in one place. Get forms digitally signed by parents on their own device when needed 📱 Use it with Care Diary or as a standalone feature for older children 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxwys4x

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 08/06/2026

Harness your Summer Parent Power ☀️ Raise FREE donations for your school or setting every time parents shop online with 8,000+ retailers - at no extra cost to them 🙌 Plus, get a £3 bonus for every new supporter who joins via the app before 17th July!👇 www.easyfundraising.org.uk/tapestry

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 28/05/2026

We’re excited to introduce Tapestry Pay! 💸 Faster, easier in-app invoice payments have arrived. Families can now make secure payments directly through Tapestry - including Google and Apple Pay and Tax-Free Childcare! 👉 ow.ly/lTQj50Z59av

Smartphone screen showing Tapestry Pay payment options including Apple Pay, card payment, tax-free childcare, and bank transfer for £100.

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 24/05/2026

⏰ Have you had your say yet? The Tapestry 2026 Survey is live, and time is running out! Your feedback matters - share your experience and make your voice count. Don’t miss out! Closes Friday 29th May 👉https://tinyurl.com/2a73y6s2

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 12/05/2026

Are you an educator in Early Years? Tapestry’s 2026 survey is live! Topics: supervision, using AI for admin, and views on Ofsted & inclusion. Share your experience. Closes Fri 29 May: 👉https://tinyurl.com/2a73y6s2

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 05/05/2026

Is your provision responsive? Tapestry’s Stephen Kilgour and TTS’s Adam Marycz share an inspiring, practical guide exploring this key question. With reflections and actionable ideas, it helps practitioners implement inclusive provision so every child is supported and can thrive. 👉

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 29/04/2026

Screen time - problem… or potential? 👀 When we sit with children, talk, and explore what they’re watching, the screen can spark real learning ✨ Not just watching - but thinking, talking, and connecting. How do you turn screen time into an active learning moment? 💬 Full ep out at 10am tomorrow🎙️

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 27/04/2026

📣 The 2026 Tapestry Education Survey is live! Help us capture what’s really happening in early years. Themes: 🔍 Supervision & staff support 🤖 AI for admin 🤝 Updated Ofsted framework & inclusion Takes 5 mins: tinyurl.com/2a73y6s2v Closes Fri 29 May!

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 23/04/2026

A magnet. A table. A maze. 🧲 Suddenly… science becomes play! Move a magnet under the table and curiosity takes over - problem-solving, exploration, discovery. No complicated setup, just hands-on learning. How do you bring simple science into everyday play? 🔍 Full episode April 28 🎧

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 16/04/2026

Have you looked at the draft Birth to 5 Matters? They’re asking: ❓ Does it maintain continuity with the original guidance? ❓ Has it improved? ❓ Are the new sections accessible and useful? Have your say - deadline 20th April. 🔗 tinyurl.com/vjsf72fj 🔗 tinyurl.com/yf84hduz

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 14/04/2026

How quickly do we label children as “behind”? Warda Farah challenges how speech & language are understood in early years. What if assessments aren’t neutral? A powerful call to rethink bias, labels, and communication. 🔗 Read more - tinyurl.com/49eh4ccb

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 10/04/2026

📣 Draft revised Birth to 5 Matters guidance is out! We’re proud to sponsor the review - have your say. Are they on the right track? The draft review survey is open until the 20th of April. 🔗 Draft - tinyurl.com/vjsf72fj 🔗 Survey - tinyurl.com/yf84hduz

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 26/03/2026

60% of Early Years professionals say they would still recommend the sector. Despite feeling: 📉 Undervalued 💰 Underpaid 😔 Under-recognised So, if that’s the reality… why do we stay? 👇 We’d love to hear your thoughts. The full episode is out now on all podcast platforms & YouTube🎙️

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 16/03/2026

Do you work with children with Down syndrome? Ahead of this weeks World Down Syndrome Day, Dr Becky Baxter shares practical strategies for professionals supporting children & young people with Down syndrome - covering learning, development and everyday progress. 👉https://ow.ly/YZNc50Ythsl

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 10/03/2026

We're thrilled to share that Tapestry placed second in the Business Cloud’s EdTech 50 innovation ranking for 2026! 🎉 This marks the fifth year in a row that Tapestry has ranked in the top three! Congratulations as well to all of this year’s winners!

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