March 4, 2019

Maple Cross: Our New Garden

Following the successful building renovations prior to Footsteps Maple Cross opening in January, it was now time to turn attention to the outside space. And with plenty available, the team had big plans. Over the half term the dedicated staff were very busy making lots of improvements to their outside area.  With a focus on free-flow play and on spending quality time outside (whatever the weather), it was very important […]
February 11, 2019

Footsteps Aylesbury – Our Trip to Green Dragon Eco farm

At Footsteps we love to provide new experiences for the children and our regular trips are no exception. On Wednesday 6th February we got back to nature at the Green Dragon Eco Farm, Buckinghamshire. We hopped on the Footsteps fun bus and packed our day full of fun, laughter and a whole host of animal friends. Dragon Eco Farm is the perfect location to teach the children how to look […]
February 11, 2019

Footsteps Nurseries celebrate Chinese New Year

Footsteps Nurseries at Chalfont, Aylesbury and Maple Cross enjoyed Chinese New Year celebrations on Tuesday February 5 and these will continue until 12th February as part of their Understanding of the World, for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). The wide range of activities put on by the Footsteps teams allowed the children numerous opportunities to discuss and participate in a variety of traditions and experiences that they may not experience in […]
January 21, 2019

Aylesbury Logistics Drives up the Fun Factor at Footsteps

This month Footsteps Aylesbury has been exploring the very popular topic of transport.  So whether its 2 wheels,  4 or more we’ve been spotting, matching, hunting, crafting and playing with scooters, bikes, cars, vans, trucks, planes, trains and boats. With such a huge range of activities planned by the team, we were thrilled when Aylesbury Logistics offered to bring in one of their arctic lorries for the children to explore. […]
January 15, 2019

Maple Cross Footsteps is Now Open!

Based in the grounds of Maple Cross JMI School, Footsteps Maple Cross is now open. After renovations to make the existing childcare setting into a fresh, flexible and welcoming space, the team are beyond excited about the latest addition to the Footsteps family. With use of their own garden, the school field and large open spaces the children will be able to enjoy the Footsteps ethos of plenty of exercise, […]
December 17, 2018

Aylesbury Partners with Lewin House

I’m sure many of you have been intrigued by the recent documentary series “Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds” showing the benefits of combining nursery activities with residential settings. This is the first time that inter-generational care has been publicised this way in the UK and many watchers praised the experiment and the show for its results. The current epidemic we are facing with loneliness in old age is […]
November 14, 2018

Lest We forget: Footsteps Commemorates Remembrance Day

Armistice Day was commemorated on the 11th November. Also known as Remembrance Day, it marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. This year also marked 100 years since the end of WW1. In the week before this important day of remembrance, we used lots of different ways and activities to talk to the children about what it meant. We also explained why leading up to […]
November 12, 2018

Lighting up November at Footsteps

The beginning of November has been a whirlwind as we celebrated a world of colour. With fireworks and Diwali taking top spots on the calendar, we enjoyed lots of different activities which have brightened up our walls (and sometimes our clothes too). Glitter, paint, sponges, hand printing, glue, coloured blocks and tissue paper were out in full force as we enjoyed our firework themed paintings and shakers. We also put […]
September 30, 2018

Footsteps spread the joy to local Children’s Ward

Following the success of Footsteps Aylesbury’s 1st Birthday party, the team were able to purchase some items on the wish-list of Stoke Mandeville’s Children’s Ward with the proceeds. High on that wish-list was new playdough. A few of the children were able to go down to the hospital to personally take the items and see their impact which was an incredible experience for them. Team member Karen said “We were […]
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