OUR OPENING HOURS ARE 

8.30 AM TO 3.00PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

TERM TIME ONLY

MORNING SESSION 9.00AM TO 12.00PM

FULL DAY SESSION 9.00AM TO 3.00PM 

BREAKFAST CLUB FROM 8.30AM

SUMMER TERM 2025 1st HALF

TUESDAY 22ND APRIL TO FRIDAY 23RD MAY 

Closed for 1 week half term 26/05/25 – 30/05/25

SUMMER TERM 2ND HALF

MONDAY 2ND JUNE TO TUESDAY 22ND  JULY  

SUMMER PARTY FRIDAY 18TH JULY AFTERNOON 

PARENT CONSULTATIONS FRIDAY 18TH JULY MORNING

It is important for parents and pre-school staff to work together to help the child to feel confident and secure in the group. This takes longer for some children than for others and parents should not feel worried if their child takes a while to settle in.

What to wear

In order to feel free to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials, including messy ones, it is best to send children dressed in clothes that are easily washable or not too new.

Plimsolls Please remember children must change outdoor shoes for soft slip-on plimsolls, Please put your child’s name in their shoes as we take them off and on regularly throughout the morning for entry to our soft play area. NO CROCS, SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS these are very dangerous. You must provide outdoor shoes / wellies for your children so that we can change them when going outdoors. 

It is good for children to practice the skills, which make them independent. Simple clothing which they can handle themselves will enable them to go to the toilet when they want to and to put on and take off their outdoor clothes without being too dependent on other people’s help.

What to bring

Children’s bags We do not allow the use of draw string bags or plastic carrier bags (including nappy sacks). Such bags could cause a potential risk of strangulation or suffocation. Please do not leave any items in bags in the cloakroom, such as sun protection lotion, medication, snacks or plastic bags.   

Sun cream Please remember to put sun protection lotion on your children before they come to Pre-school in the morning.  If they are staying for the afternoon session you can provide sun cream that we can apply after lunch, alternatively we will use the pre-school sun cream. If you do want to provide your own sun cream please label with their name and hand to a member of staff. 

All Children staying for Lunch Club require a healthy packed lunch. Our Pre-school is a ‘nut-free’ zone, so please do not include any items containing nuts. We provide a healthy fruit snack and milk at every session

What is Tapestry?

Tapestry is a secure online Learning Journal to record photos, observations and comments, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, to build up a record of your child’s experiences during their time with us. This system allows us to work with parents and carers to share information and record the children’s play and learning in and outside of the classroom.

What is Tapestry’s website address?

https://eylj.org/

How does Tapestry work?

Tapestry provides each individual child with their own Learning Journal held online. Parents and carers are given their own log-in using their email and password (which is pre-set by us but can be changed by you to make it more secure). All our staff are given a secure log-in. They can then upload observations, photos or videos; recording children’s achievements and assessing their learning in reference to the EYFS curriculum.

Parents can change their settings so that an email is then automatically generated informing them when an observation has been added so they can have a look and add any comments of their own.

Who can access Tapestry?

As parents/carers you both can access Tapestry by letting Pre-School know any e-mail addresses that you wish to link with the system (limited to 2 per child).

Can other relatives join in Tapestry?

You can choose to share your log in details with extended family if you wish, so they can see your child’s Learning Journal.

Where do I start?

Once you have given us an email address, we will set up an account for you. Go to https://eylj.org/ on your computer.

Or if you have an iPhone/iPad please visit the iTunes store and download the Tapestry app from the Education section (search for Tapestry Mobile).

If you have an Android/Tablet, search for Tapestry learning journal and down load.

Login using your email address and the password we give you. We strongly recommend that you change your password on your first visit.

What is the PIN setting up for?

When you access Tapestry through mobile phone or tablet, please set a unique PIN when you log in for the first time. This will be required whenever you return to the application or after the screen has locked.

How do I change my settings on the computer?

At the top right of your screen you will see your name, and selecting this will give you the option to ‘Edit Preferences’. Choose this option and you will be presented with a screen giving you the option to change your email address and password.

You also have the option to receive an email whenever a new observation is added to your child’s Learning Journal – just tick or untick the relevant box if you would like to change this setting.

How do I change my settings on iPhone/iPad/Android?

To change your settings on the iPhone/iPad app, click the 'gear' button on the top right hand side of the application. This enables you to change password and/or email address.

How can I view my child’s Learning Journals?

Once logged in, you will see your child’s observations on your home screen in a list – selecting any one of these will open up the observation for you to look at. You may add comments in the box at the bottom of the observation if you would like to - and we would love to receive such comments!

How do I know that my child’s Learning Journal has been updated?

The system will automatically send you an email when an observation for your child has been added.

How do I add an entry to my child’s Learning Journal?

Choose the ‘Add Observation’ option (or the 'plus' icon on your iPhone/iPad/Android) and add the relevant information in the boxes on screen. Photos and videos may be uploaded by choosing the ‘add media’ option. When you have saved your observation, you may go back to the home screen at any time by choosing ‘home’.

Who can access my Child’s Learning Journal?

The Pre-School has access to all of the children’s Learning Journals.  The only other people that can see your child’s account will be yourselves and anyone that you share your log in details with, such as Grandparents etc.  If your child is featured in a group observation, their photo may appear in another child’s Learning Journal.  If you do not want your child’s photo to be visible in anyone else’s account then please let us know.

Will I receive a copy of my child’s Learning Journal at the end of the year?

Yes, we will save your child’s Learning Journal and this will be sent to you at the end of the year.

We really hope that you enjoy using Tapestry and that it helps to keep you feeling informed about your child’s learning.  If you have any questions or problems using Tapestry then please let us know.

To read our latest OFSTED report 

 50149757 (ofsted.gov.uk) 

Ofsted Report

In the event of a parent/carer wishing to complain to Ofsted, the contact details are:

https://contact.ofsted.gov.uk/online-complaints

0300 123 1231

OFSTED National Business Unit

Piccadilly Gate

Store Street

Manchester

M1 2WD

For our full complaints policy, please see POLICIES SECTION 

alternatively please ask to see a copy available at our setting.

  Setember 2024 our fees are :

£21.00 for a 3 hour morning session

9.00am to 12.00pm

 £42.00 for a full day session 9.00am to 3.00pm. 

We are open from 8.30 am for breakfast club.
The charge for this is £3.00 which includes breakfast. You may use funded hours if you still have hours available.

We would appreciate a 50pence daily donation towards snack, if you would prefer to provide your own snack form a list of siutable items please let us know.

We are in receipt of nursery education funding for all three and four year olds, 2 year old funding and extended 30 hour funding when the criteria is met.

For hours funding is not received, fees will apply. 

please see our fees and charging policy for more details about funding and fees.

We operate a waiting list and invite you to place your child on the waiting list 1 year before you would like them to start. We will arrange for you to visit the setting and then if you would like to be added to our waiting list we will take all your child's details.     We take children from 2 years old, providing we have a place to offer you and the staffing ratios to accommodate it. We will contact you when / if a place becomes available and will provide you with a full enrolment  pack so that we are fully aware of all your child’s

needs before they start with us.