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, […]

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 […]

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 […]