November 2, 2021

Footsteps Chalfont News Summary

It is always a very special time getting to know all our new children and ensure that we find out how we can tailor all of our activities to make them feel safe, develop friendships and learn all about their new environment. We have had a brilliant start to the term and the first few weeks have flown by. Now, with the fall of leaves, cooler days and change in […]
November 2, 2021

Internet Safety

Today, children grow up learning how to use technology just like learning how to speak or walk. Touchscreen technologies have made the internet far more accessible than it used to be. At Footsteps internet safety is a hot topic, and one which we take very seriously.  It is important for children to learn to be e-safe from an early age and we ensure that we play a vital part in […]
October 7, 2021

Igniting inspiration at Footsteps Maple Cross

As we get further into our new term we are really enjoying finding out what fires our children’s imaginations and letting their interests and natural curiosity shape our activities, play, learning, and creativity. Our focus area of All About Me has allowed us to get to know the children and create individual opportunities for development. As talking about Dinosaurs was a roaring success, we created a whole week of focus […]
September 28, 2021

Recycling Week At Footsteps

National Recycling Week took place from 20-24th September 2021. Now in its 18th year, Recycle Week is a celebration of recycling, organised by WRAP via Recycle Now. The aim of the week is to encourage the public to recycle more, by demonstrating the benefits of recycling items from all around the home. This year, the theme focuses on climate change, under the banner ‘Step It Up this Recycle Week’. “We […]
September 21, 2021

Talking About Speech and Language at Footsteps Farnborough

Our focus area of development this term is speech and language. Communication and language skills are crucial for every child’s overall development and their future into big school and beyond.  We can help build these skills with simple daily interactions. Our staff are always on hand to act as a positive role model, talking with them slowly and clearly, while showing interest in everything they have to say. But we […]
September 21, 2021

Footsteps Fundraises for MacMillan Cancer Support

Footsteps takes our responsibilities to teach our children about the importance of helping others very seriously. We love to support both causes at the heart of our local community, as well as national charities. Inspired by the recent Coffee Morning campaign by MacMillan Cancer Support which took place on the 29th September, Footsteps Watermead held their very own Cake Sale and Raffle on Friday 1st October. It was incredible to […]
September 21, 2021

Oral Health at Oving

Here at Footsteps we are committed to supporting our parents, carers and families in looking after the health and happiness of all the children. Oral health is an important part of every child’s physical and emotional well-being. In line with our commitment to keeping physically fit and eating healthily to take care of our bodies, we also love to create fun learning activities around oral health. Looking after our total […]
September 2, 2021

Forest School at Footsteps

It’s a sad truth of modern life that kids are spending less time outside than ever before. The average child spends just five hours a week playing outside, compared to a staggering 45.5 hours in front of a screen. This is having a knock-on effect on children’s learning and development. A recent survey found that only  one in three can name a single herb, and 50% struggle to name five […]
August 3, 2021

Fun and Fitness at Footsteps

Physical Activity in Early Years Settings Daily activity is important for children as it supports healthy growth and development. Physical activity needs to be incorporated from very early on, so that it becomes part of children’s normal everyday routine. Trends show that if this happens, children are more likely to be physically active adults and to maintain this throughout their life. At Footsteps we ensure that physical activity is incorporated […]
August 3, 2021

Two Year Old Funding

2-Year-Old Funding – Are you eligible? Here at Footsteps we want to help our families make access to our setting as easy and affordable as possible.  Our team are always on hand to advise and support parents with all the latest information. Your 2-year-old may be able to attend funded early education and childcare giving you the chance to do some training or study or take a part-time job. Or […]
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