October 15, 2020

Continuous Development: Training at Footsteps

We place huge value on our staff and it is in the interests of our nurseries and pre-schools, the children, families and the individual, that each staff member is given the opportunity to develop their skills to their maximum and to broaden their knowledge and skills in caring for children. Personal and professional development is essential to maintaining the quality and delivery of high quality care and education for young […]
July 27, 2020

Chalfont News – Graduation 2020

It has been a strange last few months and not the end of term we would have predicted for our pre-schoolers. We have been so proud of how everyone has adapted – we expected nothing less from our dedicated team and brilliant children! With graduation 2020 now upon us we now say goodbye to some of our children as they move on to Big School in September. It is a […]
June 3, 2020

Chalfont’s Lockdown Diaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]
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