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It’s been a little while since we last shared an update about Ian, our brilliant fundraising champion and honestly, he hasn’t slowed down one bit! Some of you might remember Ian taking on the huge challenge of cycling from Melksham to Weymouth to raise money for Stepping Stones. It was a roaring success, and Ian didn’t just hit his target he exceeded it, raising over £3500  for our children and families. An incredible achievement. Now, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about

We were so pleased to welcome Sara and Sam from the Visual Impairment Team last week, who came in to extend the whole teams knowledge on Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI). CVI is a vision difficulty that occurs when the brain has trouble making sense of what the eyes see. It’s an umbrella term for a range of visual differences that come from the brain rather than the eyes. Sharing this information gave our team valuable insight into what a child with CVI might experience day t

We hope everyone enjoyed a lovely and, hopefully a relaxing break over Christmas. As we welcome 2026, we are delighted to be supporting 79 children currently attending Stepping Stones sessions, alongside 10 children receiving outreach support. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Nutricia for hosting the annual Christmas party for our children on Friday 19 th December 2026 Nutricia has been a valued and continued supporter of Stepping Stones over the years. On a per

A heart-warming celebration of Stepping Stones Trowbridge’s 50th anniversary, with over £1,400 raised in one evening thanks to our incredible community, donors, and sponsors.

We’re absolutely delighted to share some incredible news: Stepping Stones Trowbridge has achieved its fifth consecutive Outstanding rating from Ofsted! This recognition is a testament to the passion, dedication and care we pour into everything we do for children with additional needs and their families across West Wiltshire — including Trowbridge, Melksham, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Warminster, and surrounding villages. What Ofsted Said On Thursday 18th September 2025, we w

Last week we were invited to Westbury Town Council’s Grants Award Evening and were very thankful to be among the recipients. Mayor Jane Russ is no stranger to our playrooms as she has chosen us to be her charity for a second year. We were alongside other wonderful charities, all working for the good of their community. We were all invited to share what our charity was and it was a warm reminder of the community we’re proud to be a part of. The grant we received will go a long

Did you spot our charity pots at your local Co‑Op? Thanks to the incredible generosity of Radstock Co-operative Society and its kind-hearted shoppers, those spare pennies added up to a whopping £2,836.82! We’re absolutely thrilled—and deeply grateful. As a charity, every pound makes a difference. These funds are vital in helping us continue our work supporting children and families in our community. From our unfunded stay‑and‑play sessions to home visits, this donation helps

This year, Stepping Stones is celebrating 50 amazing years  supporting children, families, and our local community — and we want you to...

Everyone here is looking forward to the term ahead and celebrating a new exciting phase at Stepping Stones. Aby Cooper has now joined the...

On 27th September , our incredible supporter, Ian will be cycling all the way from his front door in Melksham to Weymouth – raising vital...

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to share that our very own Debbie was invited to the prestigious House of Lords last week for an Early Years SEND Inclusion Reception! This important event focused on raising awareness about the challenges early years settings face in securing adequate funding and specialist support to successfully include children with SEND. Debbie, along with dedicated colleagues from across the country, is working tirelessly to highlight the crucial role early

We were delighted to welcome Councillor Jane Russ, the Mayor of Westbury back into our playrooms. She popped by to receive a beautiful...

Join us in cheering on our amazing Trustee, Tim, as he gears up for ' Tim’s Terrific Tramper Trip'. From July 5th to 13th, Tim will...

Dinosaur figurines exploring a vibrant sensory tray filled with fragrant herbs, creating an engaging and aromatic play environment. We’re...

At Stepping Stones , we’re passionate about giving every child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) the best possible...

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our incredible long-time supporters, Jayne, who is taking on a bold and brave new challenge...

Tim Adlam and his Tramper will undertake a 100 mile challenge! This July, our amazing trustee Tim is taking on a challenge of a lifetime...

Ready to Lead Real Change in SEND? Looking for a new challenge this September? Stepping Stones is on the lookout for a passionate...

A little late to the party but we've arrived on the grid! Stepping Stones is now on Instagram.

Our family consultation room is receiving some TLC.