January 14, 2025

Welcome Back to a New Term at Footsteps!

At Footsteps, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. As the new term begins, we’re committed to helping our little ones explore, learn, and grow through hands-on experiences. We’re thrilled to welcome back all our children and families after the Christmas break. With the cold weather settling in, there’s no shortage of exciting activities and opportunities for learning and exploration this winter. Embracing the […]
November 29, 2024

Road Safety Week at Footsteps: Learning through Fun and Creativity!

At Footsteps, we believe that early education goes beyond books and classrooms. During Road Safety Week, our nursery and pre-school children had a fantastic time learning all about staying safe on the roads – while having lots of fun along the way! Through a variety of activities, crafts, and hands-on learning, our children explored the importance of road safety in a way that was engaging, memorable, and enjoyable. Colourful Crafts […]
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 […]
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

Maple Cross Nursery and Pre-school: A Journey Towards Our Curiosity Approach Accreditation

At Maple Cross Nursery and Pre-school, we believe that every child deserves an environment that sparks their imagination, encourages their natural curiosity, and nurtures their growth. This is why we are excited to share that we are actively working towards earning the prestigious Curiosity Approach Accreditation. The Curiosity Approach is an innovative educational philosophy that champions a modern blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf-inspired approaches. At its heart, it […]
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. […]
August 30, 2024

A Summer Sensation at Footsteps Chalfont St Peter

As summer arrived and schools closed for the holidays, many working parents in Chalfont St Peter struggle with reliable childcare options. Footsteps Chalfont St Peter is meeting that need by remaining open throughout the summer, offering a wide range of engaging and educational activities designed to keep children entertained and learning. This summer, Footsteps Chalfont St Peter has curated an exciting program filled with diverse activities to keep young minds […]
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 […]
July 1, 2024

Celebrating Father’s Day at Footsteps

At Footsteps we love celebrating the special moments that bring families together, and Father’s Day is one of our favourites! This year, we had an exciting lineup of activities to honour all the wonderful dads, granddads, and father figures in our community. Here’s a snapshot of what we got up to. Card-Making Fun with Mums To kick off our Father’s Day festivities, we invited mums & carers to join us […]
April 22, 2024

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school Expands with Two New Sites in Maple Cross and Bierton

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school with the opening of two new sites – the first in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth and the second in Bierton, Aylesbury. These new additions demonstrate our commitment to providing exceptional early years education and care, while also offering families more convenient options to meet their childcare needs. Maple Cross Site Our first new site is located at the playing […]
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