News - Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School

July 27, 2020

Chalfont News – Graduation 2020

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News

It has been a strange last few months and not the end of term we would have predicted for our pre-schoolers. We have been so proud of how everyone has adapted – we expected nothing less from our dedicated team and brilliant children! With graduation 2020 now upon us we now say goodbye to some of our children as they move on to Big School in September. It is a […]

July 27, 2020

Aylesbury News

Aylesbury, Footsteps News

On 6th July Footsteps Aylesbury was absolutely thrilled to reopen our doors and do what we love the most! After being closed for longer than anyone could ever have anticipated, we safely welcomed back our children and returned to fun, learning and friendship. We were so proud of how all the children settled back into life at Footsteps. They were so receptive to talking about hygiene and staying safe, and […]

July 21, 2020

End of term at Footsteps Farnborough

Farnborough, Footsteps News

It has been a strange few weeks at Preschool while we adapt to “the new normal” but we are so proud of how the children have responded to new routines and a change in the environment. However, the fun at Footsteps has not been dampened and we’ve been busy learning, exploring and developing friendships. We’ve been planting our vegetable garden and the children have been absolutely delighted to see the […]

July 21, 2020

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

Footsteps News, 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 […]

June 3, 2020

Chalfont’s Lockdown Diaries

Chalfont St Peter

So we haven’t posted any news in a while and we hope you understand why – it is now a slightly longer update! We have been busy caring for and having fun with all the children of our very special keyworker parents who we want to firstly take the opportunity to thank for all that they do! Thank you. We also can’t miss this opportunity to thank our very special […]

March 11, 2020

World Book Day at Footsteps 2020

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Farnborough, Maple Cross

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 […]

March 2, 2020

Footsteps Farnborough Cooks up Top Award for Food Hygiene!

Farnborough

We are pleased to announce that our awesome team at Footsteps Farnborough has achieved a fantastic FIVE STARS for their Environmental Health Inspection!!! Each local authority plans a programme of inspections every year and The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) used in England and Wales takes into consideration three important aspects of each food-related business and its operations: Hygiene, Structural and Management. Hygiene – How hygienically the food is handled […]

February 11, 2020

Footsteps Maple Cross Wraps up eco-friendly commitment!

Maple Cross

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

Maple Cross

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 […]

January 24, 2020

Footsteps Farnborough celebrates Chinese New Year

Farnborough

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, takes place on the first new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. With bright colours, new smells, stories and activities, the children at Footsteps Farnborough, enjoyed the celebrations as part of their Understanding the World, as part of Early Years Foundation Stage. The event allowed the children to discuss and participate in a variety […]