March 11, 2025

Celebrating a Magical World Book Day at Footsteps!

World Book Day at Footsteps was a truly special occasion, filled with storytelling, creativity, and plenty of fun! We were delighted to welcome families into our Story Café for a wonderful Stay and Play session, where parents joined in to read stories and share their love of books with the children. Throughout the day, we explored some of our favourite stories, bringing them to life with engaging activities. From The Gingerbread Man to The Gruffalo, Elmer the Elephant, […]
February 27, 2025

Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Footsteps

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most important celebrations in many East Asian cultures. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is filled with traditions symbolising prosperity, health, and happiness. Each year is associated with an animal from the Chinese zodiac, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The festival typically lasts for 15 days […]
February 17, 2025

Celebrating Love and Friendship at Footsteps

At Footsteps, we love celebrating special occasions that bring joy, creativity, and learning to our children. Valentine’s Day was no exception! Our settings were filled with excitement as children explored the theme of love – not just romantic love, but the love we share with family, friends, and even our pets. Through a variety of engaging activities, we encouraged our children to express their feelings, develop fine motor skills, and, […]
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 […]
November 1, 2024

Spooktacular Fun for Little Ones: A Horrifying Halloween at Footsteps

Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year at Footsteps! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring excitement and creativity into learning, with activities designed to spark imagination and help children develop fine motor skills, language, and even early maths skills. Here’s a peek at just some of the magical, spooky, and engaging activities that have been inspired by the season! Pumpkin Carving & Printing There’s no Halloween without […]
October 24, 2024

Celebrating World Mental Health Day at Footsteps

At Footsteps, we believe that early experiences shape a child’s emotional and mental wellbeing, which is why we’re passionate about raising awareness of mental health – especially on World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October. This year, our nurseries and pre-schools came together in creative and age appropriate ways to encourage children to explore their feelings, nurture their emotional health, and support one another. Here’s how just some of […]
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

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. […]
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