Choosing the right early years setting for your child is an important decision, and one many parents revisit as their child approaches school age. While school nurseries can feel like the “next step”, there are many benefits beyond more friendly working hours to remaining in a specialist pre-school environment like Footsteps. A Child-Centred Approach to Learning At Footsteps, learning is led by the child and not a timetable. Our practitioners […]

At Footsteps day nursery and preschools our aim is to positively promote the health and wellbeing of every child. If you have chosen to opt out of the nursery consumable charge the following policy applies to all items supplied from home. Essential consumables for care routines To be able to support the care routines of your child and meet their individual needs, you are required to provide the following items. […]

As we move into the brighter days of spring, our settings are full of excitement, curiosity and learning experiences. The lead-up to Easter is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore new ideas, celebrate different traditions, and develop key skills through play-based learning. Here’s a little look at what we’ve been enjoying across Footsteps locations this half term. Learning About Recycling and Caring for Our World Spring is the perfect […]

At Footsteps, we love to fill our calendar with meaningful celebrations, exciting national events and fun themed days. These moments give children the opportunity to explore new cultures, develop curiosity, discover new interests and build connections with the world around them. Welcoming the Year with Chinese New Year Earlier this term, our children enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year, a wonderful celebration that introduces them to different traditions, foods, colours […]

At Footsteps we love using seasonal events, national celebrations and cultural traditions as opportunities to inspire curiosity and learning. Around Valentine’s Day our settings are filled with colour, conversation and creativity as our children explore big ideas like love and friendship in ways that feel accessible and age-appropriate. Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to talk about friendship, caring for others and positive relationships. Through stories and group discussions, children talk […]

January has been a wonderfully busy and enriching month across our Footsteps settings, full of seasonal exploration, creativity, and exciting new learning opportunities. Embracing the opportunities provided by the winter months, the children have loved wrapping up warm and heading outdoors to make the most of our outside spaces. From energetic games like rugby and running freely in the fresh air, to mud kitchens and slowing down to notice the […]

December is in full swing and our settings are buzzing with excitement. It’s a month filled with imagination, exploration and traditions, each one providing rich opportunities for learning through play. From visits from mischievous elves to snowy sensory trays, the festive season brings endless inspiration for our curious young minds. Across our settings, children have been eagerly discovering what our visiting elves have been up to each morning. Whether they’ve […]