Expert-led Tapestry Demos and On-Demand Training
Whether you are new to Tapestry or an experienced user looking for a refresher, our on-demand training sessions and demos are designed to help you unlock the full potential of your account.
Our resident experts have recorded a range of focused videos for practitioners, teachers, managers, and administrators. These sessions provide practical guidance and CPD to help you save time, enhance parent partnerships, and support every child’s learning journey in the Early Years and beyond.
Simply sign up for the specific training sessions you need below to watch them at a time that suits you. If you have any follow-up questions after watching a video, please do email us and the team will be happy to help.
Find the Perfect Training Session for You
Explore our on-demand library to find the right Tapestry tutorial for your role and experience level.
Tapestry Demo: Discover the Power of Tapestry
Who is it for?
These demos are perfect for managers, childminders, and decision-makers at schools, nurseries, and pre-schools, who are evaluating Tapestry and want a comprehensive overview of the platform.
What you'll learn
Tapestry demos are designed to be a comprehensive but accessible introduction for settings considering Tapestry.
Explore how Tapestry’s core features work together; we cover our industry-leading Online Learning Journal, tools for strengthening parent communication, and how you can monitor curriculum coverage and children’s progress.
Tapestry Training: Getting Started with Tapestry
Who is it for?
This session is designed for all practitioners, teachers, and setting staff who are just starting with Tapestry, or need a refresher.
What you'll learn
- Making and editing observations with photos and videos.
- Linking observations to your chosen curriculum or framework.
- Effectively communicating with parents and relatives.
- Navigating the Tapestry app and website.
Tapestry Training: A Deep Dive into the Nursery Management System
Who is it for?
This session is for managers, leaders and administrators looking to simplify the business side of their setting, and explore the powerful features of Tapestry’s integrated Nursery Management System feature with one of our Tapestry Experts.
What you'll learn
- Setting up booking patterns and registers.
- Automating invoicing and tracking payments.
- Managing staff and ensuring correct ratios.
Tapestry for Schools: Using Tapestry Beyond EYFS
Who is it for?
These sessions are perfect for KS1 and KS2 teachers and school leaders looking to maximise the potential of Tapestry in their primary settings.
What you'll learn
Explore how Tapestry can be a powerful tool for capturing learning, tracking progress, and engaging families throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These sessions will cover:
- Setting up and tailoring Tapestry for your KS1/KS2 curriculum.
- Efficiently capturing observations and evidence of learning.
- Strengthening home-school communication with parents and carers.
- Utilising key features to support your pupils and reduce workload.
Tapestry Training: Setup, Oversight & Reporting
Who is it for?
These sessions are for managers, leaders and administrators responsible for setting up and overseeing Tapestry, including adding/editing users, setting permissions and monitoring assessments.
What you'll learn
- Initial account setup and customisation.
- Managing staff, relatives and children’s profiles.
- User Permissions for different users.
- Enabling different features.
- Overseeing observations for quality assurance.
Tapestry Training: An Introduction to the Cherry Garden Framework
Who is it for?
This session is for those looking to explore SEND options on Tapestry.Â
What you'll learn
Join our SEND Advisor and Outreach Teacher, Stephen Kilgour, as he provides an overview of the popular Cherry Garden framework, which is included in a Tapestry package at no extra cost.
The framework is designed for children with learning differences or disabilities who are working below National Curriculum expectations.
Tapestry Training for Parents & Carers
Who is it for?
For parents, carers and relatives who have been added to Tapestry by their child’s school, setting or childminder.
What you'll learn
Learn how to make the most of Tapestry! Register for a link to our free 20-minute session to learn how to join in your child’s learning journey. This on-demand session covers everything from activating your account, to adding your own observations.
Using Tapestry in Specialist Learning Spaces
Who is it for?
This session is for those who are thinking of using Tapestry in Specialist Learning Spaces.
What you'll learn
In this webinar our SEND Advisor and Outreach Teacher, Stephen Kilgour, covers how you can use Tapestry in your specialist learning space to celebrate children’s learning, monitor their progress and consider enhancements to the provision.