Padstow Play N Learn

What is storypark?

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Storypark is an easy-to-use private online service that helps teachers, parents and families work together to record, share and extend children’s learning. 

You can capture a child's development by posting photos, videos, stories, moments, notes and responses. Creating a Storypark account is quick, easy and free for parents and families.

Storypark is 'child-centric' which means any account must be connected to a child's profile. If a child attends an early learning service that uses Storypark, a teacher can invite can create a Storypark child profile and invite the child's parent to it. Alternatively a parent can download the Storypark for Families iOS app or Android app and add their child's profile themselves. They can then invite family members to be part of that profile.

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Why is Storypark great for educators?

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• Storypark includes our centre curriculum, framework and philosophies and is fully customised to align with our practice. 

• Enables intentional, evidence-based, reflective practice and support outcomes in line with required standards.

• We can plan more effectively with parents and our team

• We record and respond to parents aspirations. 

• Enhances communication

• Families love getting updates, and their comments can uncover new ways to extend learning.

• Group messages

• Keep our Play N Learn community up-to-date with notices, events, newsletters or daily diaries.

• Private discussions

• Send a direct message to a parent or have discussions with our teaching team.

• Capture and share learning as it happens

• Take photos, record videos and create beautiful stories. Parents can follow on from the activities that occurred for their child earlier in the day, extending their learning.

• Free professional learning and development

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Why is Storypark great for families?

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• Family can comment and post, creating a reciprocal learning community.

• Invite experts or specialists to help support your child’s needs.

• Invite future educators so they can see your child’s learning journey, and you can learn about them.

• Be part of your child’s day no matter where you are.

• Extend your child’s interests and learning.

• Record your child’s stories and keep them forever.

• Share and collaborate with wider family in a safe, private environment.

• Perfect for any parent or family situation, including working couples, separated parents and overseas relatives.

• Free to access. 

 

Why is storypark great for children?

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• Enhanced learning opportunities.

• Feedback and reinforcement from family.

• Stimulates language and ideas.

• Revisit stories to reinforce and extend learning.

• Build an online record that grows with each child.

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Why we have chosen to align with storypark

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• Storypark is committed to making a difference for all children, families and communities. We provide lifetime free access for services working in disadvantaged communities.

• Storypark is a digital platform and we agree with their values on sustainability. By using Storypark, we are significantly reducing our paper use and office waste.

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This information has been derived from Storypark's website. For further information, videos and fact sheets please visit www.storypark.com

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