June 15, 2025

Celebrating Father’s Day at Footsteps

At Footsteps, we know that strong role models come in all shapes and sizes, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the dads, stepdads, grandads, uncles, and the incredible male figures who play such an important part in our children’s lives. This year, our nurseries were buzzing with excitement as we prepared for a whole host of Father’s Day fun. Across all our settings, children shared stories and […]
May 27, 2025

May at Footsteps: Sunshine, fun time!

What a wonderful and busy month we’ve had at Footsteps! May has been packed with exciting adventures, special celebrations, and plenty of time exploring the great outdoors. Forest School Fun Our Forest School sessions have been full of hands-on learning this month. The children have been busy planting tomatoes and beans, carefully weeding our garden, and discovering the tiny creatures that live in the soil during bug hunts. We’ve also […]
April 25, 2025

Hoppy Easter from Footsteps!

At Footsteps, we’ve had a cracking time celebrating Easter across all our settings! This special season brought a flurry of fun, creativity and learning, as our children (and staff) got stuck into a whole host of Easter-themed activities. One of the highlights was our Easter egg hunts, where excited children explored the gardens in search of colourful eggs. The joy on their faces as they discovered their hidden treasures was […]
March 11, 2025

Celebrating a Magical World Book Day at Footsteps!

World Book Day at Footsteps was a truly special occasion, filled with storytelling, creativity, and plenty of fun! We were delighted to welcome families into our Story Café for a wonderful Stay and Play session, where parents joined in to read stories and share their love of books with the children. Throughout the day, we explored some of our favourite stories, bringing them to life with engaging activities. From The Gingerbread Man to The Gruffalo, Elmer the Elephant, […]
November 11, 2024

Lest We Forget: Our Tribute to Remembrance Day

As part of our Remembrance Day activities, Footsteps aimed to help children understand and honour the significance of the day in our National Calendar. Through thoughtful crafts, a peaceful walk to memorials, and moments of reflection, the children were able to learn about the values of remembrance, respect, and gratitude. We started with a creative activity that is both hands-on (literally) and symbolic: making handprint poppy wreaths. Children covered their […]
November 1, 2024

Spooktacular Fun for Little Ones: A Horrifying Halloween at Footsteps

Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year at Footsteps! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring excitement and creativity into learning, with activities designed to spark imagination and help children develop fine motor skills, language, and even early maths skills. Here’s a peek at just some of the magical, spooky, and engaging activities that have been inspired by the season! Pumpkin Carving & Printing There’s no Halloween without […]
October 24, 2024

Celebrating World Mental Health Day at Footsteps

At Footsteps, we believe that early experiences shape a child’s emotional and mental wellbeing, which is why we’re passionate about raising awareness of mental health – especially on World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October. This year, our nurseries and pre-schools came together in creative and age appropriate ways to encourage children to explore their feelings, nurture their emotional health, and support one another. Here’s how just some of […]
September 20, 2024

Little Explorers Footsteps Pre-school: Try our new home at Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club

We are delighted to announce that Little Explorers Footsteps Pre-school has now fully settled into their new location at the Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club! This exciting move allows us to offer our children access to top-notch facilities and a wealth of outdoor space, enhancing their learning experience in countless ways. A New Chapter in an Enriching Environment The rugby club provides us with an exceptional setting, combining excellent amenities with […]
September 20, 2024

Footsteps Nursery and Pre-school: OFSTED’s Upcoming Changes and What We Hope for the Future

At Footsteps, we are always striving to provide the highest standards of care and education for the children we nurture. As part of this commitment, we continuously keep up-to-date with regulatory developments, especially those that impact the way we are evaluated and the quality of education across the early years sector. Recently, OFSTED announced some exciting changes to its inspection framework, including a shift away from the familiar single-word ratings. […]
July 22, 2024

Footsteps Pre-School Graduations: A Celebration of New Beginnings

At Footsteps, we believe in celebrating every milestone in our children’s educational journey. This week, our families, staff and children gathered for a heartfelt ceremony marking a significant step in our little learners’ lives: their graduation from pre-school to “big school.” The events across our Footsteps sites were a mix of emotions as we said goodbye to our children. Parents, beaming with pride, filled the seats, eager to witness this […]
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