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 24, 2020

Maple Cross November News

As Autumn days turn to winter, we are enjoying the last of the Autumn season, we have spent many days in November still enjoying playing in the falling leaves.  Our new outside investigations area has given the children lots of tools and ideas for exploring our lovely outside area.  We have a couple of lovely video tours of both our garden and inside areas so do go and take a […]
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 […]
November 9, 2020

Maple Cross Autumn News

With half term and a deep clean in full swing, we have been reflecting on all the fun we have been having so far this October. Our Autumn activities have kept us very busy. With a focus on spending time in our gorgeous outside space and watching the changes to our garden as the leaves fall and change colour. The children have loved exploring our Autumn topic. With crafts, wreaths, […]
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

Joy in July: Catch up on our latest News at Footsteps Maple Cross

On the 1st of July we were excited to open our doors to our children again.  We had missed them so much over the lockdown period and wasted no time getting back to what we do best – fun, creativity, laughter and learning! We quickly settled both bubbles back into preschool life.  They were so receptive to talking about hygiene and staying safe, and we loved hearing about all of […]
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 […]
February 11, 2020

Footsteps Maple Cross Wraps up eco-friendly commitment!

Footsteps Maple Cross is committed to sustainability – recycling and reusing and re-purposing materials to not only protect our environment, but also to teach our children about its importance. Respecting and protecting the environment is an important part of our commitment to securing the best possible future for our children. Alongside the eco-friendly initiatives at Footsteps like our allotment, reduction in plastics and educational activities, we support an organisation called […]
January 29, 2020

Fire Drills at Footsteps

We recently had a fire drill at Footsteps Maple Cross. We were so impressed with the children’s behaviour we thought we would explain a little more about our Fire Drill and safety practices. Explaining in a Simple Way The loud noise and hurried activity of a fire drill can upset a child, particularly one that is unaware of what is happening. That’s why, where possible in regards to age and […]
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November 14, 2019

A sign of the times as Makaton is introduced at Footsteps Maple Cross

We support the needs of every child at Maple Cross, as well as encourage development in communication techniques and understanding of the world around us.  We are pleased to be introducing Makaton sessions into  our setting. Here are a few frequently asked questions we hope will help: What is Makaton and why do we use it? Makaton is a language programme. It aims to teach communication, language and literacy skills. […]
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