In today’s fast-paced world, where digital devices have become an integral part of our lives, it is crucial to recognize the significance of outside learning for young children. At Footsteps, we believe that engaging children with nature and providing them with opportunities to explore the great outdoors not only enhances their physical health but also nurtures their cognitive, social, and emotional development. We wanted to shed some light on the […]

At Footsteps Nursery, we believe that family is at the heart of a child’s development and well-being. Father’s Day is a special occasion that allows us to honour and appreciate the fathers and father figures who play an essential role in our children’s lives. This year, we celebrated Father’s Day with a range of activities designed to create lasting memories and strengthen the bond between children and their dads. From […]

“Children are happy, confident and starting to become independent learners. They smile and laugh throughout the day. Children’s well-being is at the heart of this nurturing pre-school.“ Following an inspection in May, Footsteps Oving is proud to receive a “Good” Ofsted report across all areas. The report stated that on first impressions “They receive an excellent level of care and attention from staff. Children have strong attachments to staff. They […]

Our Footsteps sites are situated in fantastic surroundings which allow us to offer our children access to Forest School, gardens, nature walks and wide-open spaces for running and playing.  By the very nature of the environment, we are often joined by various creepy crawlies.  This is to the great delight of the children. We have been busy identifying our minibeast friends, talking about lifecycles and using our senses to explore […]

In the week leading up to the King’s Coronation, we have enjoyed a multitude of activities, discussions and explorations in order to help our children understand  and enjoy a huge part of our history.  Of course, here at Footsteps, we have our own unique way of bringing important national, cultural and religious celebrations to life in the most accessible and fun way possible. The King’s Coronation was no exception and […]

As we are off for the Easter break at most of our Footstep sites, we thought we would take you on a whistle-stop tour of some of our egg-strordinary activities. We love springtime and all the amazing opportunities and themes it gives us to make learning fun and inspiring for our little chicks. With Spring comes new life, and we as we talk about the meaning of new life behind […]

There are so many special days, weeks, acknowledgements and celebrations throughout the year.  March is a particularly busy time and we love to pay homage to these recognised days with our learning and activities.  We always find unique ways to teach our children in an accessible and fun manner. So what are just a few of the things we have been up to? Science Week British Science Week is a […]

On Friday 17th March Children across our Footsteps family got their fundraising hats on and came up with lots of ways to support Red Nose Day 2023. Comic Relief believe that a just world, free from poverty is possible and that those closest to the issues have the best solutions. They partner with amazing projects and organisations that are working to tackle some of the biggest challenges society faces today. […]

This year, World Book Day took place on Thursday 2 March 2023 and the emphasis was on making it YOUR World Book Day. Since it was first celebrated in the UK and Ireland over 25 years ago, the day has grown to become an essential calendar fixture for schools, settings and communities. It provides a fantastic opportunity to focus on reading for pleasure, supporting children’s autonomy in book choice, and creating a habit of […]