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Footsteps Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·Scout Association, 11 Fleet Road, Farnborough, GU14 9RB · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Footsteps Pre-School is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare that fosters the holistic development of each child. Emphasising a warm, family-oriented environment and embracing a Forest School approach, the nursery aims to cultivate confidence, independence, and happiness in children.

Their mission centres on delivering quality childcare and education with a strong focus on positive outdoor and active experiences. Learning is child-led, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through engaging play.

Children at Footsteps develop essential physical, social, emotional, and communication skills through diverse activities like creative tasks, storytelling, and outdoor challenges. The curriculum also integrates early literacy and numeracy foundations through real-world exploration.

Committed practitioners build strong relationships with children, supporting their individuality and emotional well-being, while following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to prepare them for school and beyond. Footsteps offers flexible and welcoming settings that aim to provide a nurturing space for children to thrive.

Our ethos

Footsteps Pre-School is dedicated to the holistic development of each child, embracing a Forest School approach and child-led learning to cultivate confidence, independence, and happiness. They focus on quality childcare and education with positive outdoor experiences, integrating EYFS curriculum, and fostering essential skills through creative play and real-world exploration.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the warm and welcoming pre-school, forming strong attachments with staff and feeling emotionally secure. They make good progress and explore the environment with confidence, showing a positive attitude to learning and behaving very well. Children are eager to engage in activities, developing skills for their future and thriving in a language-rich environment.

Forest School ApproachChild-led LearningEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Footsteps Pre-School

Last inspected 10 December 2021 · Ingrid Howell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at the warm and welcoming pre-school, forming strong attachments with staff and feeling emotionally secure. They make good progress and explore the environment with confidence, showing a positive attitude to learning and behaving very well. Children are eager to engage in activities, developing skills for their future and thriving in a language-rich environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have formed strong attachments with staff and demonstrate emotional security.
  • The manager is aware of the potential impact of COVID-19 and has worked closely with parents and staff to support children in developing social and communication skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive well-tailored individual support.
  • The focus on children's creative thinking is very strong.
  • Children gain a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, benefiting from healthy snacks and plenty of fresh air and exercise through regular outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to strengthen and embed support for newer and less-experienced staff to help raise their good level of practice higher
  • 2strengthen the consistency of hygiene practices to support children's understanding of the links between good hygiene and good health.
Inspection #10208371 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has identified that some children need more support to develop their social and communication skills after national restrictions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive well-tailored individual support, with staff working closely with outside professionals to help children catch up in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise through regular outdoor play. For instance, they eagerly hunt for worms in the garden and use these interests to promote mathematical development, such as counting and comparing sizes.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

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