Switching from Tapestry
Switching from Tapestry to Arc Pathway
Keep the observations, learning journals and parent sharing your team relies on. Add a clear developmental profile for every child, and next steps written by early years specialists.
UCL“Arc Pathway has a significant positive effect on teacher competence”University College London study (2025)Watch a quick product tourChosen by nurseries and schools across the UK
The whole child, at a glance
Every child's development in one clear picture
Each arc shows where a child is in an area of learning, in small steps from 12 months to the end of Year 1. Next steps are ready to use.
Illustration of a child's profile in Arc Pathway.
What Arc adds
Built to tell you what each child needs
See the whole child
A sensitive profile across seven areas, including wellbeing, shown as simple arcs. Minutes per child.
Know what to do next
Personalised next steps and support plans for every child, written by early years specialists. You're never starting from a blank page.
Evidence you can trust
Researchers at UCL found teachers using Arc were significantly better at assessing and supporting development than non-users, even allowing for experience and qualifications.
Read the studyEverything in one place
The day-to-day recording you rely on. Plus what comes next.
Arc does the day-to-day recording you rely on now, then adds a clear view of what each child needs next.
Everything you'd expect
All included in your Arc subscription
Added by Arc
What turns your records into next steps
Side by side
Arc Pathway and Tapestry at a glance
Both cover the day-to-day essentials. The difference is what happens after you record: a developmental profile in small steps, and next steps for every child.
In their words
What UK early years leaders say
We love the clear picture that Arc Pathway gives us and our Early Years parent body.
I am very impressed with the whole system. It is even better than what we were using before.
When it’s time for the end of term reports, using Arc Pathway is making life so much easier.
Testimonial
"It's a wonderful platform, I love the set up of it. What I love most about it is that it's very much centred around the wellbeing of the child".
Lucy - Deputy Head, Young England Kindergarten
Already using another system?
Switching is easier than you think
We train your team
By video call, at a time that suits you.
We set up your site
Send us a few details about your setting and we do the rest.
You add your children
Upload your whole cohort in minutes with bulk upload.
You can be up and running in a few hours. Training and support are free and unlimited.
Simple pricing
One subscription. Everything included.
- Priced per child, per year
- No set-up fees
- Unlimited staff and parents
- Training and support included
- Discounts for school groups and trusts
We'll give you an exact quote after the demo.
Your demo
What happens in your 20-minute demo
- 20 minutes on Microsoft Teams, at a time that suits you
- See a real child's profile, next steps and reports
- Bring colleagues if you like
- No obligation
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Need a bit longer?
Our demos last 20 minutes. If you'd like more time, send us an email at info@arcpathway.com and we'll arrange a longer meeting.
What happens after the demo?
We can send you a quote, and give you access to a demo site so you and your team can explore Arc Pathway in your own time. No pressure and no hard sell.
How is it priced?
Per child, per year. No set-up fees, no charge for staff or parents, and training and support are included. We'll give you an exact quote after the demo.
Do we still need a separate learning journal?
No. Arc Pathway includes a full learning journal, with observations, photos, videos and parent sharing, so everything is in one place.
How hard is it to switch?
We train your team, set up your site and help you upload your cohort. We can set you up in just a few hours.
Is our data safe?
Your data is stored in the UK, in Microsoft Azure UK data centres, with backups also kept in the UK. We can send our terms and data protection documents to your data protection lead.
Does it cover EYFS Profiles and 2-year checks?
Yes. You can create, download and share both.
Ready when you are
See how Arc Pathway could work for you
Just 20 minutes on Microsoft Teams, at a time that suits you. No obligation.
Book a 20-minute demo