--- title: "(Closed) Footsteps Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Footsteps Pre-School, a nursery in Farnborough. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Footsteps Pre-School # Footsteps Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Approach Child-led Learning EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Footsteps Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2021 Inspection no. 10208371 Lead inspector Ingrid Howell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50176010)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528485) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=footsteps-pre-school-gu14-9rb-2528485) 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 - 1 continue to strengthen and embed support for newer and less-experienced staff to help raise their good level of practice higher - 2 strengthen the consistency of hygiene practices to support children's understanding of the links between good hygiene and good health. Inspection #10208371 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50176010) 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. 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