Chalfont St Peter Archives - Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School

June 3, 2020

Chalfont’s Lockdown Diaries

Chalfont St Peter

So we haven’t posted any news in a while and we hope you understand why – it is now a slightly longer update! We have been busy caring for and having fun with all the children of our very special keyworker parents who we want to firstly take the opportunity to thank for all that they do! Thank you. We also can’t miss this opportunity to thank our very special […]

March 11, 2020

World Book Day at Footsteps 2020

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Farnborough, Maple Cross

On Thursday 5th March, children and teachers across the United Kingdom celebrated the magic of literature as they donned costumes and undertook themed activities to mark World Book Day. The annual global event celebrates reading and is marked in more than 100 countries all over the world. With reading topping the list of some of their favourite activities, children dressed as their favourite literary character. Characters from fictional favourites including […]

November 19, 2019

Chalfont News Roundup

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

It’s been a busy few weeks at Footsteps Chalfont with lots of fun, laughter and learning to share. The children (and staff) have been exceptionally busy! Children In Need We want to say a huge thankyou to all the parents and children who supported Children In Need on the 15th November. For a £1 donation the children could come to Nursery in their pyjamas – we think the parents enjoyed […]

October 15, 2019

The Home Learning Environment

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Farnborough, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Our amazing team of practitioners at Footsteps undergo continual training, mentoring and share best practice so that they can provide the best environment for children’s learning, development and well-being. A recent course threw up some worrying statistics that they felt parents should be aware of. Did you know: One fifth of parents believed communication with babies is only beneficial after 3 months One in eight parents believe the responsibility for […]

September 30, 2019

Pirate Adventures on the Chalfont Seas

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

Oooooo Aaaaaargh me hearties this news has just arrived via a message in a bottle from faraway shores. It was news of a band of (smaller than usual) pirates, from Footsteps Chalfont. It started with a treasure map …. Where X marked the spot and the final destination on our very special treasure hunt. The first step was to of course dress the part. The children made spectacular pirate hats […]

September 17, 2019

Lets Play with Playball

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

With the new Government 10 year plan to tackle obesity in children, our sites have been specially chosen to maximise outdoor space, enabling your child to exercise and have lots of outdoors fun in our free flow gardens, allotments and playing fields. So whether it is taking part in a football match, parachute game or just a run around, your child will meet the Government’s requirement for health and exercise. By […]

August 1, 2019

Wizzarding our way with computer technology

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

Footsteps help provide the building blocks – both figuratively (and literally) of a child’s learning experience. Computing skills are vital in today’s world and that is something we want to encourage and develop. We all know that children today are more adept than most adults at finding their way around an Ipad – but how about traditional computer skills – essential for further education? Chalfont is proud to partner with […]

July 15, 2019

Superhero Numberbugs at Footsteps Chalfont

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

Loving numbers is as easy as 1.2.3 with our specialist approach at Footsteps Chalfont. We believe strongly in learning through play, and when it comes to equipping our children with the number skills they can take forward into future learning, this remains the foundation. We are delighted at the positive impact that our extra-curricular scheme from partners Numberfit is having. The programme is delivered in line with the Early Years […]

July 1, 2019

Creative fun with Hartbeeps

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

At Footsteps we have the most amazing team that are always looking for new opportunities to offer creative, fun and unique ways for the children to explore the world around them. Sometimes these opportunities come from our external suppliers who bring their own unique stamp on learning and stimulation. We are pleased that Hartbeeps is able to join us to offer their experience in working with children from babies to […]

June 21, 2019

Anyone for tennis?

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Our ethos at Footsteps Nurseries has always been crystal clear and our sites have been specifically chosen to allow access to plenty of outside space, Forest school opportunities and free-flow inside/outside play. Combined with our nutritious lunches and use of our own home-grown vegetables we are committed to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. Children of pre-school age should be physically active daily for at least 3 hours, spread throughout […]