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 23, 2019

Footsteps Aylesbury bakes off in bid to support Macmillan Coffee Morning

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event. People all over the UK host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. On Friday 27 September 2019 Footsteps Aylesbury will be joining in the fun and helping to raise vital dough-nations to help Macmillan be there for more people living with cancer. We will be having a stay and play session for the children […]
September 17, 2019

Footsteps Maple Cross is very excited to share our big news!!

Following the success of our nursery and preschool, as well as local demand, we are pleased to announce we will be opening all year from January 2020. In addition we will be opening a brand new Baby Room where we will be accepting children from 3 months. We will be offering a real home from home which will emphasise a nurturing environment and dedicated to learning through play. Our fantastic […]
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 […]
September 6, 2019

Footsteps Maple Cross Offers Breakfast and After School Club Provision to Maple Cross JMI

Being based at Maple Cross JMI gives Footsteps Maple Cross an amazing opportunity to share the use of some fantastic facilities and open space. It also provides us with an opportunity to give back to parents at the school with the extension of our Early Years Breakfast Club and brand new After School Club. Our fully qualified staff are all first aid and DBS checked and passionate about working with […]
August 5, 2019

Footsteps Aylesbury gives an outside perspective on outside learning

It is unfortunate that opportunities for children to access the natural environment are diminishing. Children are spending less time outside due to concerns over safety, traffic, crime, and parental worries. Modern environments have reduced amounts of open green spaces too, while technology has increased children’s sedentary time. It is for these reasons and more that many think settings have arguably the greatest potential – and responsibility – to give children access to natural environments. Clay monsters, puppets, […]
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 21, 2019

Good grounding for future learning – French and Spanish lessons

At Footsteps we are committed to a learning through play ethos which we feel helps the children develop skills, experience new things at a pace to suit them and create friendships and all the foundations for future learning. In addition to this method we also like to ensure that our children have a well-rounded provision and opportunities to learn about their wider surroundings. Teaching our children the foundations of modern […]
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 […]
July 1, 2019

Footsteps Aylesbury or Daddy Daycare?

June has been a bumper month of fun, learning, friendships, play and special experiences. We look at one of our favourites from this month. On Monday 19th June some of our wonderful Dads came to play. Fresh from the weekend Father’s Day celebrations, it was a fantastic way to honour everything they do and for the children to show them all the amazing things they get up to during the […]
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