Learning through Play
Through the medium of play, we aim to provide a curriculum which will develop language, develop conceptual skills, aid physical development, help children learn about life and feelings and encourage mathematical, scientific and artistic understanding.
Early experiences are a preparation for life. We provide encouragement, praise, love, and cuddles to help in this transition period and throughout your child’s time with us.
Footsteps is fully Ofsted registered and inspected. The report from our very successful inspection can be viewed on the Ofsted website.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Footsteps follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework as set out by the government. This is a single coherent development and learning framework for all young children from 0 to five years. Our staff regularly attend training courses and keep up to date with curriculum development and recommended best practice.
This gives structure, guidance and goals as to the standard of care and development offered to your child.
Learning journals are regularly updated and shared with you to record your child’s experiences.
Our History
Launched in 2002 at the Scout Hut, for just three mornings a week, for 3 hours. There was no kitchen, no home corner, no garden, or fence or garden toys! With considerable efforts from staff, parents and committee we have successfully moved to be where we are today.
Footsteps often hold fundraising events such as fetes, parties, quizzes and messy play sessions. As a “non-profit making” business any fees and fundraising are put back into the pre-school.
As a registered charity, Footsteps depends on the goodwill of many people to ensure that the Pre-Nursery can continue to provide the safe and fun environment for the children in which to begin their education.
Policies and Procedures
Please click on the following links to see our policies. Note you will require Adobe PDF reader to view these documents.
- Admissions Policy
- Parent Policies
- Settling In Policy
- Payment Policy
- Safety Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Information and Records Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Fundraising
We run different events throughout the year to help us maintain our Nursery by updating equipment and training our team
Our traditional events are:
April: Quiz Night
May: Rideathon
June: Summer party
October: Halloween disco
December: Christmas party
We occasionally organise extra events like Silver Smarties.
Other ways to help raise money for the Nursery:
Co-op Local Community Fund – sign up to Co-op membership here and select Footsteps as your chosen charity. Every time you shop at Co-op, 1% of what you spend on selected own-brand products and services goes to the Co-op Local Community Fund.
Amazon Smile – Every time you make an Amazon purchase using the following link, 0.5% of what you spend goes to Footsteps: Visit Amazon Smile
Stickins – name labels for clothes – Footsteps will receive commission on purchases (school code 36166). Click the button below:
Term Dates
Autumn Term
Thursday 2nd September 2021 – Tuesday 21st December 2021
Autumn Half Term
Monday 25th October 2021 – Friday 29th October 2021
Spring Term
Thursday 6th January 2022 – Friday 1st April 2022
Spring Half Term
Monday 14th February 2022- Friday 18th February 2022
Summer Term
Wednesday 20th April 2022 – *Thursday 21st July 2022
Bank Holiday – Monday 2nd May 2022
Summer Half Term
Monday 30th May 2022 – Friday 3rd June 2022
INSET Days
Wednesday 1st September 2021
Monday 1st November 2021
Wednesday 5th January 2022
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Friday 17th June 2022
Occasional Day
Monday 20th June 2022
Additional Day
*Friday 22nd July 2022