Meet the team
Meet the team
About
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Stepping Stones are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Read more.
Our Themes
Autumn 2026
Intent
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Finding out about seasons and how we can observe seasonal change.
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To be aware of differences between seasons.
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To know what we wear in Autumn and the weather we may experience.
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Find out about the changes in the world around us in Autumn, particularly in the natural world.
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Learn about how animals and birds behave in Autumn, particularly hibernation and migration.
Implementation
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Using pictures, videos, songs and stories of Autumn to prompt discussion.
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Creating and playing with an Autumn themed small world.
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Identifying and understanding the clothing worn through dress up and role play.
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Creative activities to embed learning and understanding.
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Outdoor activities utilising the breadth of Autumn natural resources available.
Impact
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Know that we have four seasons and each is different.
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Know what we might observe in the natural world during Autumn.
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Greater understanding of hibernation and migration.
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Develop greater independence in life skills and dressing appropriately
Letters, Colours & Shapes
Please can you help support your child by bringing in items beginning with the same sound of the week and/or of the same colour of the week. The children will have the opportunity to share and discuss the items they have 'discovered' with you at home during group times with their friends. e.g For sounds of a tractor 't' or an apple for 'a'. Please don't forget to label them with your name.
Week Beginning
Monday 31st August
PRESCHOOL 'S'
BLUE
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CIRCLE
Week Beginning
Monday 7th September
PRESCHOOL 'S'
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CATERPILLARS 'S'
YELLOW
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SQUARE
Week Beginning
Monday 14th September
PRESCHOOL 'A'
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CATERPILLARS 'A'
GREEN
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TRIANGLE
Week Beginning
Monday 21st September
PRESCHOOL 'A'
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CATERPILLARS 'S'
RED
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STAR
Week Beginning
Monday 28th September
PRESCHOOL 'T'
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CATERPILLARS 'S'
PURPLE
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DIAMOND
Week Beginning
Monday 5th October
PRESCHOOL 'T'
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CATERPILLARS 'A'
ORANGE
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RECTANGLE
Week Beginning
Monday 12th October
PRESCHOOL 'P'
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CATERPILLARS 'A'
PINK
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CIRCLE
Week Beginning
Monday 19th October
PRESCHOOL 'P'
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CATERPILLARS 'A'
BROWN
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SQUARE