February 1, 2021

Farnborough Focus: Numeracy and Literacy

As part of preparing our children for the more formal learning of Primary School, we aim to equip them with the skills to take forward with them.  Numeracy and literacy are of course high on our agenda. But it is our aim to incorporate all the learning objectives which meet the early curriculum requirements in a way which make them accessible to every child as well as filled with passion, […]
January 14, 2021

A New Year at Footsteps

2021 didn’t start as we had all hoped or expected.  With another National Lockdown we were thrilled for our families and children that Early Years settings have been allowed to remain open this far, and we hope have retained some sense of normality, reassurance and routine for parents and children.  We of course have been taking the highest possible measures to keep our staff and families safe too, and we […]
November 18, 2020

Footsteps Farnborough Recruiting

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Full time / Part-Time) Job Setting: Footsteps Farnborough Job Role: Early Years Practitioner Date Posted: November 2020 Hours: Term time only 8-3.30pm Are you looking for a new role in 2021?! If so, come and join us at Footsteps Farnborough. We are recruiting for Early Years Practitioners to join the Footsteps family at our friendly preschool focused on outdoor learning. You will be responsible for helping to provide […]
November 16, 2020

Footsteps support Children In Need

On Friday 16th November all Footsteps Nurseries and pre-schools took part in lots of exciting fundraising activities and events to raise money for Children in Need. All staff and children joined in and there were lots of different ways we showed our support. At Farnborough it was all about the crazy hair and pyjamas, whilst Maple Cross and Watermead opted for yellow or spots. There was an array of amazing […]
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 21, 2020

End of term at Footsteps Farnborough

It has been a strange few weeks at Preschool while we adapt to “the new normal” but we are so proud of how the children have responded to new routines and a change in the environment. However, the fun at Footsteps has not been dampened and we’ve been busy learning, exploring and developing friendships. We’ve been planting our vegetable garden and the children have been absolutely delighted to see the […]
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 […]
March 2, 2020

Footsteps Farnborough Cooks up Top Award for Food Hygiene!

We are pleased to announce that our awesome team at Footsteps Farnborough has achieved a fantastic FIVE STARS for their Environmental Health Inspection!!! Each local authority plans a programme of inspections every year and The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England and Wales takes into consideration three important aspects of each food-related business and its operations: Hygiene, Structural and Management. Hygiene – How hygienically the food is handled […]
January 24, 2020

Footsteps Farnborough celebrates Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, takes place on the first new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. With bright colours, new smells, stories and activities, the children at Footsteps Farnborough, enjoyed the celebrations as part of their Understanding the World, as part of Early Years Foundation Stage. The event allowed the children to discuss and participate in a variety […]
December 5, 2019

Footsteps Farnborough News for December

Christmas is fast approaching and with the fun already started, through fantastic shared experiences, we have been having a wonderful time. With further plans for themed arts and crafts, Forest School sessions, songs and festive food, we will all be full of Christmas spirit! 13th December will be our Christmas get together where the children are encouraged to dress up and get into the festive mood. We will be donning […]
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