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 21, 2024

Nursery Rhyme Week at Footsteps Watermead

During the 11th-15th November we dove into the magic of National Nursery Rhyme Week, celebrating the timeless songs that help little our children learn, grow, and connect! Nursery rhymes are more than just fun sing-alongs – they’re a powerful tool for early development, particularly in communication and language, one of our key focuses this year. From 5 Currant Buns to Old MacDonald and Incy Wincy Spider, these beloved rhymes provide […]
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

Maple Cross Nursery and Pre-school: A Journey Towards Our Curiosity Approach Accreditation

At Maple Cross Nursery and Pre-school, we believe that every child deserves an environment that sparks their imagination, encourages their natural curiosity, and nurtures their growth. This is why we are excited to share that we are actively working towards earning the prestigious Curiosity Approach Accreditation. The Curiosity Approach is an innovative educational philosophy that champions a modern blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf-inspired approaches. At its heart, it […]
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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