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Hi Chloe Sorry it’s a late reply, congratulations on the new post. Do you know how your new setting plans already? maybe it already works, maybe not. We are also 2 to 4’s in one space, we moved to In the moment planning a few years ago, with an experienced team it was great, with a less experienced team it wasn’t working (even with training and mentoring) so we have returned to a slightly more formal way without it creating a lot of work.

Only just remembered what day it is! Zigzag - I hope you feel properly better soon! I have spent the week doing some crafting and planning cooking for the various Christmas gifts I'm giving. I finished my 'Guess the weight cake' and it turned out pretty well so I was pleased. I don't have a tree yet. I don't put it up until Christmas Eve and usually buy it the weekend before Christmas but I discovered that the place I usually get it from has sold out so am mildly stressed about that. It will all work out though. It's my sister's 50th on New Year's Day. She isn't having any big celebrations but I thought I'd try and think up some nice things to do at 50 day intervals throughout the year. Take care of yourselves and Merry Christmas!

Well Happy Friday one and all and a Happy Christmas too. I hope that the holiday season brings joy in some form or another to you all. Thanks for the company through 2025 and see you all on the other side in 2026.....2026 can't believe where the time is going. Love Sue x

Oh no - you poor, poor thing...I have only had flu once in my (very long) life and I know exactly what you mean - I remember taking my mum shopping about three weeks later and saying to her "we are going to have to go home mum, I think I might pass out". After that I paid for a flu jab every year up til I was old enough to get a 'freebie'... I am sending you lots of love and heaps of get well vibes xxx

Can't imagine the flu- luckily (🤞🤞) I have never had it- or Covid 😳. Really hope you're feeling better soon, but it can take weeks. Even my headcold has knocked me for six this time. I've been trying to get good old 'Metatone Tonic'- but can't get it anywhere at the moment- not even Amazon! xx

I’ve been knocked out with the flu. Never had it before and NEVER want it again. I have never felt so hideously unwell in all my life. Completely knocked me flat on my back for five days. Am up and about in the house now but completely wiped out if I do anything. I hope you all stay clear of it.

Morning all, no excercise class this week, so here on time for once. Woke up Saturday morning feeling horrendous with a headcold, took a few days but fine again by Tuesday 😊 Half organised for Christmas so that's a plus! I have a tree, it has lights on it... it looks very pretty (at night) .... not sure it needs anything else? 🤷‍♀️ 😂 However, granddaughter due over tomorrow so might just leave her to complete the rest. Hope everone is well and no flu about. Have a good weekend. Cx

Good morning - 'tis Friday Another busy week which has just flown by - I am using this as my excuse for not even starting my wrapping - I must stop saying 'tomorrow' before I run out of 'tomorrows' 🤣 Hope everyone is okay? Take care all x

Hi @juliekb, If you're having trouble uploading your Bespoke Framework to Tapestry please do get in touch with the team at customer.service@eyfs.info (with a copy of the CSV file would be helpful, please) and we'll be happy to help you get this set up on your account. 🙂 Best wishes, Alexandra

Not such a good experience with youngest granddaughter's performance yesterday... The drama group hire a 'theatre' within an independent school premises - have to say that I have never liked the place, it has a really weird vibe... We arrived to find a very full car park - there was a 'parking steward' directing operations...Mr S ignored him waving us on because he needs a disabled space - parked the car and I could see the parking steward advancing on us then the following happened: Him: What are you then, handicapped (to Mr S) I showed him his Blue Badge and said quite gently: You can't use that expression, the term is disabled Him: I need to check that he is handicapped Me: I have said please don't use that word it is offensive, it is disabled We then queued outside the theatre when I caught something from the corner of my eye scurrying across the path, moved to the other side of my DIL saying "I think that was a rat" (I really don't do rats) - it wasn't just one rat, there were lots of them - my life, get pest control in please... Then performance was really hampered by sound issues - the children's radio mics were distorting their voices. At the end of the performance the drama school leader said: "as you could probably tell we had some tech issues but that's show business" Hmmm - obviously didn't let on to our granddaughter that we didn't enjoy the event - but we really didn't - they had rushed us £16.00 per ticket for this to add insult to injury - hey ho - we will always attend to support her...but what an awful afternoon ☹️ my DIL said, I think they want to change the venue going forwards - here's hoping!

I'm sure the cake will be fine 😊😊😊 x

Just wanted to say it's so nice to speak to people who get what I mean by foggy! Slightly worried about my cake - it sunk a bit in the middle but I'm sure it's cooked. Marzipan and icing can cover a multitude of sins can't they?! I keep telling myself that it's highly unlikely that I'll know who wins it and even if I do, very unlikely that I'll see them soon and if it's a friend that wins then I won't mind if it's not great!

Froglet that foggy feeling is awful isn’t it. I’ve suffered with this since being in peri-menopause and found that my attention span is stupidly short. I’ve decided to really cut my time on Instagram come the new year as I find myself scrolling endlessly these days, it’s really not healthy. Louby loo how lovely that your step grandson stepped in, good for him.

I had a message from someone at my old school yesterday asking if I knew a Father Christmas as theirs was unable to. If you were a little nearer I'd be volunteering your step grandson! I shall enjoy researching recipes - I'm pretty sure that you can get the BBC Good food veggie magazine online through my library which should be a good source.

Well, that's it finished for this year! Just home from the party...now laying on sofa recovering, before off out for meal later. Hope the fog lifts for you Frolet- best read a few more books to aid reccovery. Zigzag, hope you're feeling better soon, Andy has been poorly with it this week- we even had to find an alternative Father Christmas. (Step Grandson (18) stepped in- and he did an amazing job, he really took on the role well.😊 Sunnyday - have a lovely time with the grandchildren tonight and over the weekend.

Fogginess - that happens sometimes - well it does to me! Cake and pasties sound great - hmmm veggie Christmas dinner - no idea but I know you will come up with something delicious!

Oh no you poor thing - sending lots of get well soon wishes to you dear zigzag xxx

Hope you feel better soon Zigzag. Sunnyday - enjoy the performance - I'm sure you will! I have had a 'foggy' sort of week and settled to very little although the last couple of days I have managed to focus on reading a book. I have been asked to bake a Christmas cake for a 'Guess the weight of the cake' competition - it will just be a rich, moist fruitcake so the fruit is currently soaking. I made cheese and onion pasties yesterday for the first time ever - they're a good alternative to soup as a warm lunch. Other than that I really must finalise Christmas presents and do some research for a vegetarian Christmas dinner option - we're going to my sister's for Christmas and her daughter has become vegetarian recently and I've been delegated to come up with something for her to have as a main. Have a good weekend all.

Sounds lovely Sunnyday. I’ve unfortunately picked up some type of virus. Cough, temperature, chills etc. Am hoping that it is a short lived one and get back to normal ASAP. I thank my lucky stars it not the awful flu though. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Good morning - 'tis Friday Such a busy week, my little feet haven't touched the ground! Quieter today with just school run to do this afternoon for the two youngest grandchildren- that is always a real pleasure I love picking them up and bringing them here for their dinner ❤️ their maternal granny is moving house today so son and DIL are on hand to help her - keep everything crossed for her please that it all goes well Tomorrow is free - phew - then Sunday we are off to watch youngest granddaughter's drama school performance - lovely! Hope everyone is okay? Have the best of weekends x

Hi @Poplars Group, We've also now released an update to the printed child register that will allow you to reduce the number of pages. This can be done from Registers > Child Paper Register, and under 'Layout Options' you now find additional options for the font size and the ability to ignore page breaks. 🙂 Best wishes, Alexandra

The following features and updates are now available in your account: Funding Allocation Report View a breakdown of funded and unfunded hours for each child, including funding type, rate, and total value. As with all other reports, you can export a CSV copy. Learn more about it on the Management System Reports tutorial. Room Moves Reports Displays all upcoming room moves, showing each child’s move date, name, DOB, current and future room, and age at the move. Filters and CSV exports are available. Learn more about it on the Management System Reports tutorial. More Compact Printed Registers We’ve added new settings to reduce printed registers’ page count, including smaller fonts and options to remove page breaks. Universal Credit Compliant Payment Invoices and Receipts Paid invoices now clearly show payment date and method (BACS, cheque, card, TFC, etc.). Email receipts include the child’s name, and custom text (e.g., address, Ofsted number) can be added from Management System > Config > Payments. Collection Passwords on Register Tap a child’s name on the register to view their collection password. Quick Access to Child Dashboards from Register Managers can tap a child’s name on the register to open their dashboard. Other Updates This update also includes minor bug fixes and user interface improvements for a smoother experience.

Hello Chloe and welcome to this wonderful forum. I am retired so I can't offer any help - sorry - but hopefully someone far more useful than me will be along soon!

Hi everyone! I would like to add the Autism Progression Framework to our Bespoke Frameworks on Tapestry to use to assess children in our setting. I have had a go using the guide to adding bespoke frameworks but have been unable as there are no headings!?? Does anyone know whether this would actually be possible to do, or have already done so or whether it is something that Tapestry might add in the future? Many thanks for any help, Julie

Hi, I start a new job role soon as manager for a preschool nursery (I am currently a toddler room leader). At my new setting it is just one room that caters for 2-4 year olds. How do I go about planning? Do I need to do separate weekly plans for each age range or just one weekly plan ensuring that the activities are suitable for all ages? Also any tips or advice on anything preschool manager related would be amazing! 😊 Thank you!