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 […]
April 4, 2024

OFSTED – Little Footsteps Explorers Leighton Buzzard

“Children show their enjoyment of being at this setting and respond to the exciting resources and the many opportunities to explore. They settle quickly and build secure, trusting relationships with the staff“     Following a recent inspection, Little Footsteps Explorers is proud to receive a “Good” Ofsted report across all areas. The report stated that on first impressions “Staff successfully support children to play in mixed-age groups. They are […]
April 2, 2024

National Science Week at Footsteps

Footsteps, every day is filled with wonder and curiosity. This March, National Science Week was no exception as our budding scientists embarked on a journey of discovery, exploration, and hands-on learning. From colorful experiments to messy play, here’s a glimpse into the captivating activities that unfolded during this special week: Another Day, Another Science Experiment! We kicked off the week with an exciting experiment involving white flowers and colored water. […]
March 18, 2024

Celebrating Mother’s Day at Footsteps Nursery: A Week of Fun and Treats

Mother’s Day is always an amazing celebration at Footsteps, enjoying activities filled with love and joy as we think about special people in our lives. This year, we introduced a variety of activities that made our Mother’s Day celebrations extra special. Dads and grandads were not left out and joined in to help the children make heartfelt Mother’s Day cards, adding an extra personal touch to the festivities. Our stay […]
March 11, 2024

Celebrating World Book Day at Footsteps: A Journey Through Imagination

As the pages turned on another exciting World Book Day at Footsteps, the air was filled with the magical sense of adventure and imagination. Families, staff, and little ones alike gathered to celebrate the joy of reading and storytelling in a myriad of enchanting ways. Family Storytime Sessions: One of the highlights of the day was the heartwarming sight of family members stepping into the classroom to share their favorite […]
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