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Hi @gatten! The tutorial Sue has shared above is indeed the one you need! The key is the 'Configure' option, which you'll find next to the flag set. You can enable/save a flag set from there: For the EYFS 2021 flag set, you can choose whether the flag set is enabled for observations, visible to relatives, enabled for reflections and whether you would like to have the Birth to 5 Matters aspects as well. Tick all the boxes that apply, then you just need to click the purple 'Save' button at the bottom: The flag set should then show some green ticks when you see it on the Flags screen, like in the first screenshot. I hope this helps, but if you're not seeing the save option, or even when saved you can't find the flags to add to an observation, just reach out to our support team at customer.service@eyfs.info and they can take a look for you 🙂

Hi You were right, it is under configuration but look for Flags then you will see EYFS - take a look at this help article https://support.tapestry.info/tutorials/enabling-flags/ Let us know if you need more help Sue

Trying to add EYFS to flags, went on configuration and enabled EYFS but does not save ? is there any save button I am not seeing ?

Oh goodness Sunnyday, glad you weren't re-enacting the Wicked Witch's role under the tree! We have lots of mess on the street as one of the (many) skips on it was full including some bits of loft insulation, cardboard and the odd bit of lino which have blow everywhere.

I thought that I might share my little adventure: Yesterday morning I was pegging out washing - the wind was so strong that I was starting to worry that I might end up in the 'Land of Oz' 🤣 when I heard 'c-r-a-c-k' that unmistakeable sound of a tree breaking... It was our neighbour's Sumac tree - it has broken and in turn crashed through our fence... Quick call to neighbour - he immediately cut the tree (good job we are country folk and fully equipped with chainsaws!) - fence is currently 'propped up' - no sign of him this morning but surely he must realise that it is down to him to repair the fence...I do hope so

A bit late to the register this week! The storm wasn’t too bad down here thank goodness. I’m absolutely loving being a Nana, my heart just swells to twice the size when I look at him. Can’t wait for the fun adventures that we will share in the future. just off to work, then roast with all the family. Have a lovely Sunday all.

Those coffee mornings did so well! Great news. I'm snuggled in front of the fire. I have been sounded out about doing some baking for a pumpkin trail which was flattering and a great excuse to spend ages browsing baking websites! Very wet here today too! Stay safe everyone.

My poorly cat (18 yrs old currently with a bad eye) has ditched me and found herself a cosy bed- I feel I have not yet been forgiven for the trip to the vets yesterday!

Wow Louby - £1500 that is amazing! Sorry your cat is poorly, hope he/she will be okay? Enjoy your snuggle time sounds perfect to me!

Morning all, Sunnyday, I too am amazed at peoples generosity during these hard times - our's raised a whopping £1500 this year! (very round figure so I guessing someone rounded it up 😍) Cold, wet and getting windy here today .... so me and a poorly cat are going to snuggle up with a blanket and book for a few hours I think. Might even have a hot chocolate!

Good morning - 'tis Friday How is everyone? Last Friday we hosted our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning - last year we made £1000.34 - I had been telling myself 'don't think about that, we won't equal that and it doesn't matter' - guess what - we 'topped it' - whoop! Still waiting for the QR payment totals but already over £1000.00 - very chuffed! Such generosity shown by all. Horrible wet and windy day today but can't complain really we have had some beautiful weather - guess I will have to do some housework today as I can't be in the garden. Hope the weekend is good to all x

Oh Cait, so sad to read this. I’m so sorry for you. We are so blessed to have dogs in our lives but the time is just too short. How amazing that she stayed with you for exactly a year after losing your husband. I’m sending you the biggest virtual hug. Xxx

Oh Cait, I'm so sorry to hear that - she looks an absolute sweetie. You have given her the best life for 6.5 years xxx

So sorry to hear that Cait, sending lots of love to you.

Oh Cait, I am so, so sorry - sending the hugest of hugs to you xxx

I’m starting my Friday after saying goodbye to my little girlie who’d just had enough. She stayed by by side for this last 12 months to the day since I lost my husband and I’m so grateful for that. She had renal failure and had been slowly going downhill and for the last couple of weeks I felt that she was hanging on to complete the year for me. We had her 6.5 years after rescuing her from a breeding box when she was 8 years old. Thought we would give her a couple of years of happiness, so it’s been incredible. A more perfect little dog you couldn’t hope to meet, no barking and just gentle, friendly and so grateful. My heart is freshly broken tonight.

Hi all, hope everyone is making the most of the late sunshine ☀️ I hope your terms have started well, now we have the the new ‘inspection tool kit’ to tackle on top of all the other expectations to have in place….slightly annoyed that after years of fine tuning the “learning walk’ it’s being scrapped and no idea if we’re all going back in the pot for inspections, maybe with so many settings closing they have inspectors hanging around with nothing to do 🤷‍♀️ zigzag - huge congratulations on the arrival of your gorgeous little Grandson 💙

I am currently studying my CACHE level 3 diploma for the early years workforce and as part of my final unit, I must join in on an online forum to discuss the importance of reflection in relation to professional development. I am also required to undertake my own research and use the forum to share theoretical perspectives on reflection. Reflective practice is where an individual is always re-thinking and going over their actions in order to improve practice. It is a vital part of one's professional development in any field. There are several theorist's each with their own thoughts on reflective practice. The theorist that influenced my view on professional development is Jack Mezirow's transformative learning theory that was created in the 1970's. He clearly defined that that adults learn best when they critically reflect on their perspectives and assumptions as this leads to change in their practice in a meaningful way. In my role for example I could reflect on how I interact with children during play or how I manage challenging behaviours. I attended a workshop on child-centred learning and this highlighted the importance that we allow the children to also play freely and be active participants in their learning rather than always guiding and leading the play being authorities. It showed how important it is to focus on the child's needs and interests. This then led me to reflect on this and change by adjusting my approach with the children, learning to step back a little more for them to take their own lead. I able to provide a more engaging environment that was supported to their needs and interests. It reminded just much children want to be independent and want to make their own choices as well as being supported. Mezirow's theory always reminds me that developing professionally is not always about learning new skills, strategies or qualifications it is about changing how I think, feel and act as a nursery practitioner, changing this allows me to meet the needs of the children better and create a better practice. He also felt that discussing experiences and your perspectives with others to gain insight and alternative viewpoints is important for personal growth and moral clarity which in turn allows us to adopt new ways of thinking and acting and leads to long-lasting changes in professional practice. This reminded me that it is okay to ask for personal feedback from your manager or colleagues to gain an outside view of how I work with the children, how I interact and engage in play. This gives them the opportunity to discuss with me any parts of my professional development that I can improve or change to create a better practice and better approach with the children. It also may give me positive feedback which will give me a sense of pride in my work, to encourage and remind me to continue developing my skills for the children and for myself. I believe there is always room for improvement in every work place and every colleague. Does anyone how any responses to this that can help towards me learning about reflecting on professional development and my learning? Kim

Aren’t you meant to put them in a brown paper bag with a banana?

I see green tomato chutney in your future!

I have loads of green tomatoes- I'm leaving them out until tomorrow evening, then bring them all in to (hopefully) ripen!

Shhhhhhh ☹️

Winter arrives for us Sunday... 26 today😎 - 14 Sunday! ☔ 😮😮😮

Good afternoon, the weather is not glorious but it’s actually DRY! So will take that any day over the miserable rain that we have had. I’m so glad that I was organised this year and did quite an early allotment and garden clean up! Good job as we seem to have gone straight into winter! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Xx

Afternoon all. Like Sunnyday -now off to spend the afternoon tidying up the garden! Have a good weekend everyone x