When your child joins playschool, a Tapestry account is set up for them. This is their online learning journal. The tapestry website is https://eylj.org/login/ You will be sent an email to invite you to set up your own unique password to use with your email address. Log into your account. You will receive a welcome email. Your account will be activated when you log in. Your key person will add observations which you can comment on. You can add observations of your own. We love to see what you child does out of playschool. You will receive emails to notify you of new observations or comments. You can also log in any time at https://eylj.org/login/
-If you have any problems accessing your account, please speak to a member of staff. - Any publishing of staff observations from Tapestry onto social media is strictly prohibited. -Celebrate your child’s development by sharing the learning journal with them at home, we are sure your child would love to talk about what they have been doing at playschool.
Makaton is a language programme that gives everyone a helping hand to talk. Learn a new word every week and be inspired to get signing.
We use Makaton at playschool. Click on the link to see this week's sign of the week!
National Parent Support Service Being a parent or carer to a child or young person can often be difficult without emotional support and guidance there to help. Many parents feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home. Our free National Parent Support Service tackles these issues in a new and innovative way by using a network of ‘virtual’ volunteers from across the country to support parents and carers through telephone calls, email and text message. The service aims to:
provide both immediate and long term support
help with practical information and guidance
provide emotional and listening support
help with understanding and accessing relevant services and information
provide regular one-to-one befriending support to parents feeling isolated.
Any parent or carer from anywhere in England and Wales can get in touch with the service for free via telephone, text message or email, using the below details. Opening times: