Acorn Early Years
@acornearlyyears.bsky.social
We're a social enterprise, providing early years care and education, out-of-school clubs, forest schools & training in Milton Keynes, Northants & Bedfordshire
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💛 A small act of kindness has a BIG impact! 💛
On World Kindness Day, our Acorn family shared flowers, baked treats, and spread smiles across our communities. Let’s keep that kindness flowing into the weekend! 🌸🍪
#WorldKindnessDay #SpreadKindness #CommunityLove #LittleHandsBigHearts #TogetherWeGrow
On World Kindness Day, our Acorn family shared flowers, baked treats, and spread smiles across our communities. Let’s keep that kindness flowing into the weekend! 🌸🍪
#WorldKindnessDay #SpreadKindness #CommunityLove #LittleHandsBigHearts #TogetherWeGrow
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
💛 A small act of kindness has a BIG impact! 💛
On World Kindness Day, our Acorn family shared flowers, baked treats, and spread smiles across our communities. Let’s keep that kindness flowing into the weekend! 🌸🍪
#WorldKindnessDay #SpreadKindness #CommunityLove #LittleHandsBigHearts #TogetherWeGrow
On World Kindness Day, our Acorn family shared flowers, baked treats, and spread smiles across our communities. Let’s keep that kindness flowing into the weekend! 🌸🍪
#WorldKindnessDay #SpreadKindness #CommunityLove #LittleHandsBigHearts #TogetherWeGrow
The Oaks at Westcroft had a cosmic start! 🌙 We spotted the moon and explored it through our telescope.
At Acorn, our nature-based ethos means curiosity goes beyond the forest, right up to the stars! 🌱🔭
What’s your child’s favourite sky discovery?
#EarlyYears #STEM #MoonWatch #PlayToLearn
At Acorn, our nature-based ethos means curiosity goes beyond the forest, right up to the stars! 🌱🔭
What’s your child’s favourite sky discovery?
#EarlyYears #STEM #MoonWatch #PlayToLearn
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Oaks at Westcroft had a cosmic start! 🌙 We spotted the moon and explored it through our telescope.
At Acorn, our nature-based ethos means curiosity goes beyond the forest, right up to the stars! 🌱🔭
What’s your child’s favourite sky discovery?
#EarlyYears #STEM #MoonWatch #PlayToLearn
At Acorn, our nature-based ethos means curiosity goes beyond the forest, right up to the stars! 🌱🔭
What’s your child’s favourite sky discovery?
#EarlyYears #STEM #MoonWatch #PlayToLearn
👏 Huge congrats to Chloe! She’s now a Level 3 SENCo!
Her dedication to inclusive education and leadership inspires us every day. 🌟
Want to join a team that invests in you? Check out our careers page! Link in bio.
#EarlyYears #SENCo #WorkWithUs
Her dedication to inclusive education and leadership inspires us every day. 🌟
Want to join a team that invests in you? Check out our careers page! Link in bio.
#EarlyYears #SENCo #WorkWithUs
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
👏 Huge congrats to Chloe! She’s now a Level 3 SENCo!
Her dedication to inclusive education and leadership inspires us every day. 🌟
Want to join a team that invests in you? Check out our careers page! Link in bio.
#EarlyYears #SENCo #WorkWithUs
Her dedication to inclusive education and leadership inspires us every day. 🌟
Want to join a team that invests in you? Check out our careers page! Link in bio.
#EarlyYears #SENCo #WorkWithUs
🌺 Our Oaks children at Brafield laid poppy pictures and stones on the church memorial Friday. Monday 11/11, Shenley joined the 11am service for a minute’s silence and trumpet music. A beautiful way to remember.
How did you mark today? Drop a poppy or share!
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Community
How did you mark today? Drop a poppy or share!
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Community
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🌺 Our Oaks children at Brafield laid poppy pictures and stones on the church memorial Friday. Monday 11/11, Shenley joined the 11am service for a minute’s silence and trumpet music. A beautiful way to remember.
How did you mark today? Drop a poppy or share!
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Community
How did you mark today? Drop a poppy or share!
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Community
Oaks at Shenley celebrated #WorldScienceDay with hands-on fun! 🧪
Mixing colours, separating oil & water, and exploring liquids with test tubes and pipettes.
Science sparks curiosity! 🔬
#ScienceExperiments #AcornEarlyYears #OaksAtShenley
Mixing colours, separating oil & water, and exploring liquids with test tubes and pipettes.
Science sparks curiosity! 🔬
#ScienceExperiments #AcornEarlyYears #OaksAtShenley
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Oaks at Shenley celebrated #WorldScienceDay with hands-on fun! 🧪
Mixing colours, separating oil & water, and exploring liquids with test tubes and pipettes.
Science sparks curiosity! 🔬
#ScienceExperiments #AcornEarlyYears #OaksAtShenley
Mixing colours, separating oil & water, and exploring liquids with test tubes and pipettes.
Science sparks curiosity! 🔬
#ScienceExperiments #AcornEarlyYears #OaksAtShenley
The most rewarding about chairing the trustee board:
"Every decision helps children, families, and communities thrive. It’s a privilege to shape an organisation where care and purpose are at the heart of everything."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Every decision helps children, families, and communities thrive. It’s a privilege to shape an organisation where care and purpose are at the heart of everything."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The most rewarding about chairing the trustee board:
"Every decision helps children, families, and communities thrive. It’s a privilege to shape an organisation where care and purpose are at the heart of everything."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Every decision helps children, families, and communities thrive. It’s a privilege to shape an organisation where care and purpose are at the heart of everything."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Carolyn shares the benefit of being a trustee:
"Seeing Acorn’s impact on thousands of children’s lives and using my skills to support its growth and recognition. It’s been the highlight of my career."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Seeing Acorn’s impact on thousands of children’s lives and using my skills to support its growth and recognition. It’s been the highlight of my career."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Carolyn shares the benefit of being a trustee:
"Seeing Acorn’s impact on thousands of children’s lives and using my skills to support its growth and recognition. It’s been the highlight of my career."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Seeing Acorn’s impact on thousands of children’s lives and using my skills to support its growth and recognition. It’s been the highlight of my career."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Katy shares the most rewarding part of being a trustee:
"Applying my skills to support Acorn’s social impact and working with a diverse, values-driven team. It’s a privilege and a fantastic learning experience."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Applying my skills to support Acorn’s social impact and working with a diverse, values-driven team. It’s a privilege and a fantastic learning experience."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Katy shares the most rewarding part of being a trustee:
"Applying my skills to support Acorn’s social impact and working with a diverse, values-driven team. It’s a privilege and a fantastic learning experience."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Applying my skills to support Acorn’s social impact and working with a diverse, values-driven team. It’s a privilege and a fantastic learning experience."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Vanessa shares the benefit of being a trustee:
"Even after retiring from paid work, it’s rewarding to stay connected as part of a successful leadership team and contribute as a critical friend on the board."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Even after retiring from paid work, it’s rewarding to stay connected as part of a successful leadership team and contribute as a critical friend on the board."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Vanessa shares the benefit of being a trustee:
"Even after retiring from paid work, it’s rewarding to stay connected as part of a successful leadership team and contribute as a critical friend on the board."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Even after retiring from paid work, it’s rewarding to stay connected as part of a successful leadership team and contribute as a critical friend on the board."
👉 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Emma shares what matters most as a trustee:
"Listening to different perspectives and staying open to learning."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Listening to different perspectives and staying open to learning."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Emma shares what matters most as a trustee:
"Listening to different perspectives and staying open to learning."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Listening to different perspectives and staying open to learning."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/jEDit
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Narendra on his role as Chair:
"Supporting trustees’ diverse talents, encouraging constructive debates, and keeping our focus strategic and aligned with Acorn’s mission."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Supporting trustees’ diverse talents, encouraging constructive debates, and keeping our focus strategic and aligned with Acorn’s mission."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Narendra on his role as Chair:
"Supporting trustees’ diverse talents, encouraging constructive debates, and keeping our focus strategic and aligned with Acorn’s mission."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Supporting trustees’ diverse talents, encouraging constructive debates, and keeping our focus strategic and aligned with Acorn’s mission."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Suzie shares what inspired her to become a trustee:
"Seeing the incredible impact Acorn has on children, families, and contributing to something that makes a positive difference."
👉 Learn more about our trustees: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Seeing the incredible impact Acorn has on children, families, and contributing to something that makes a positive difference."
👉 Learn more about our trustees: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Suzie shares what inspired her to become a trustee:
"Seeing the incredible impact Acorn has on children, families, and contributing to something that makes a positive difference."
👉 Learn more about our trustees: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
"Seeing the incredible impact Acorn has on children, families, and contributing to something that makes a positive difference."
👉 Learn more about our trustees: https://shorturl.at/b88Ph
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
Laura shares the most rewarding part of being a trustee:
"Seeing nurseries grow, new sites joining, forest schools added, and high standards upheld."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees #AcornEarlyYears
"Seeing nurseries grow, new sites joining, forest schools added, and high standards upheld."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees #AcornEarlyYears
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Laura shares the most rewarding part of being a trustee:
"Seeing nurseries grow, new sites joining, forest schools added, and high standards upheld."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees #AcornEarlyYears
"Seeing nurseries grow, new sites joining, forest schools added, and high standards upheld."
👉 Learn more about our trustees and their impact at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees #AcornEarlyYears
“Connection matters."
Olivia’s advice for future trustees: feel linked to the mission and vision through passion, experience, or both. Learn more about our trustees and the impact they make at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees”
Olivia’s advice for future trustees: feel linked to the mission and vision through passion, experience, or both. Learn more about our trustees and the impact they make at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees”
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“Connection matters."
Olivia’s advice for future trustees: feel linked to the mission and vision through passion, experience, or both. Learn more about our trustees and the impact they make at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees”
Olivia’s advice for future trustees: feel linked to the mission and vision through passion, experience, or both. Learn more about our trustees and the impact they make at Acorn:
https://shorturl.at/thAq3
#TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees”
This Trustees’ Week, we celebrate and thank our amazing trustees for their passion, guidance, and commitment to Acorn."
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #TerifficTrustees
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #TerifficTrustees
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This Trustees’ Week, we celebrate and thank our amazing trustees for their passion, guidance, and commitment to Acorn."
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #TerifficTrustees
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees #TrusteesWeek2025 #TerifficTrustees
Pumpkin carving 🎃, conker skeleton crafts, muddy potions, and campfire cooking!
Our Salcey Forest holiday club was full of Halloween magic! 🍂 Follow us so you never miss the next woodland adventure!
#ForestSchool #HalloweenFun #AcornEarlyYears #NaturePlay
Our Salcey Forest holiday club was full of Halloween magic! 🍂 Follow us so you never miss the next woodland adventure!
#ForestSchool #HalloweenFun #AcornEarlyYears #NaturePlay
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Pumpkin carving 🎃, conker skeleton crafts, muddy potions, and campfire cooking!
Our Salcey Forest holiday club was full of Halloween magic! 🍂 Follow us so you never miss the next woodland adventure!
#ForestSchool #HalloweenFun #AcornEarlyYears #NaturePlay
Our Salcey Forest holiday club was full of Halloween magic! 🍂 Follow us so you never miss the next woodland adventure!
#ForestSchool #HalloweenFun #AcornEarlyYears #NaturePlay
Say cheese! 😁 Our Oaks at Kents Hill had a brilliant time learning how to brush their teeth! From toothpaste tips to brushing for two minutes — healthy habits start early! 💙🪥
#EarlyYears #BrightSmiles #HealthyHabits
#EarlyYears #BrightSmiles #HealthyHabits
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Say cheese! 😁 Our Oaks at Kents Hill had a brilliant time learning how to brush their teeth! From toothpaste tips to brushing for two minutes — healthy habits start early! 💙🪥
#EarlyYears #BrightSmiles #HealthyHabits
#EarlyYears #BrightSmiles #HealthyHabits
Jamie Barnes is back! With over a decade of experience, plus credentials as an author and former Ofsted inspector, his training is dynamic, high-impact, and inspiring. We’re ready to be empowered!
What makes CPD feel truly empowering?
#JamieVictoriaBarnes #EarlyYears #CPD #AcornEarlyYears
What makes CPD feel truly empowering?
#JamieVictoriaBarnes #EarlyYears #CPD #AcornEarlyYears
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Jamie Barnes is back! With over a decade of experience, plus credentials as an author and former Ofsted inspector, his training is dynamic, high-impact, and inspiring. We’re ready to be empowered!
What makes CPD feel truly empowering?
#JamieVictoriaBarnes #EarlyYears #CPD #AcornEarlyYears
What makes CPD feel truly empowering?
#JamieVictoriaBarnes #EarlyYears #CPD #AcornEarlyYears
Ben Kingston-Hughes returns next week for staff training! His award-winning CPD is praised by Ofsted and local authorities, and now internationally. This isn’t just training, it’s transformative.
What makes CPD truly transformative for you?
#EarlyYears #CPD #BenKingstonHughes #AcornEarlyYears
What makes CPD truly transformative for you?
#EarlyYears #CPD #BenKingstonHughes #AcornEarlyYears
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ben Kingston-Hughes returns next week for staff training! His award-winning CPD is praised by Ofsted and local authorities, and now internationally. This isn’t just training, it’s transformative.
What makes CPD truly transformative for you?
#EarlyYears #CPD #BenKingstonHughes #AcornEarlyYears
What makes CPD truly transformative for you?
#EarlyYears #CPD #BenKingstonHughes #AcornEarlyYears
Kirstine Beeley is back for Acorn’s staff training day! With 20+ years in early years and her Empathy Dolls Approach, her sessions are always inspiring, practical, and emotionally intelligent.
How do you nurture empathy in your setting?
#EarlyYears #EmpathyInPractice #AcornEarlyYears
How do you nurture empathy in your setting?
#EarlyYears #EmpathyInPractice #AcornEarlyYears
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Kirstine Beeley is back for Acorn’s staff training day! With 20+ years in early years and her Empathy Dolls Approach, her sessions are always inspiring, practical, and emotionally intelligent.
How do you nurture empathy in your setting?
#EarlyYears #EmpathyInPractice #AcornEarlyYears
How do you nurture empathy in your setting?
#EarlyYears #EmpathyInPractice #AcornEarlyYears
A joyful week at Salcey Forest! 🌳 Our Forest School team led conker hunts, caterpillar crafts & music-making in nature. Singing, dancing & exploring what a way to start the weekend! 💚
Drop a 🌿 if you love forest fun!
#ForestSchool #SalceyForest #AcornEarlyYears
Drop a 🌿 if you love forest fun!
#ForestSchool #SalceyForest #AcornEarlyYears
October 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A joyful week at Salcey Forest! 🌳 Our Forest School team led conker hunts, caterpillar crafts & music-making in nature. Singing, dancing & exploring what a way to start the weekend! 💚
Drop a 🌿 if you love forest fun!
#ForestSchool #SalceyForest #AcornEarlyYears
Drop a 🌿 if you love forest fun!
#ForestSchool #SalceyForest #AcornEarlyYears
Yoga, hot choc & nature crafts? Yes please! 🧘♀️🌿
Our children in Oaks at our Brafield nursery had a magical day with Tracey’s yoga, Forest School fun, conker spiders, berry hunts & nature ink art. Calm minds & muddy hands = happy hearts! 🍫🕷️🍁 #EarlyYears #ForestSchool #NaturePlay #MindfulKids
Our children in Oaks at our Brafield nursery had a magical day with Tracey’s yoga, Forest School fun, conker spiders, berry hunts & nature ink art. Calm minds & muddy hands = happy hearts! 🍫🕷️🍁 #EarlyYears #ForestSchool #NaturePlay #MindfulKids
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Yoga, hot choc & nature crafts? Yes please! 🧘♀️🌿
Our children in Oaks at our Brafield nursery had a magical day with Tracey’s yoga, Forest School fun, conker spiders, berry hunts & nature ink art. Calm minds & muddy hands = happy hearts! 🍫🕷️🍁 #EarlyYears #ForestSchool #NaturePlay #MindfulKids
Our children in Oaks at our Brafield nursery had a magical day with Tracey’s yoga, Forest School fun, conker spiders, berry hunts & nature ink art. Calm minds & muddy hands = happy hearts! 🍫🕷️🍁 #EarlyYears #ForestSchool #NaturePlay #MindfulKids
🎉 What a way to end the week!
Big congrats to Lani at our Rowans nursery & Caitlin at our Jubilee Wood nursery on completing their Level 3 Qualification! 💚
💬 Send them a shoutout or share your own wins from the week!
#AcornEarlyYears #TeamAcorn #FridayFeeling #CelebratingGrowth
#FridayWins
Big congrats to Lani at our Rowans nursery & Caitlin at our Jubilee Wood nursery on completing their Level 3 Qualification! 💚
💬 Send them a shoutout or share your own wins from the week!
#AcornEarlyYears #TeamAcorn #FridayFeeling #CelebratingGrowth
#FridayWins
October 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🎉 What a way to end the week!
Big congrats to Lani at our Rowans nursery & Caitlin at our Jubilee Wood nursery on completing their Level 3 Qualification! 💚
💬 Send them a shoutout or share your own wins from the week!
#AcornEarlyYears #TeamAcorn #FridayFeeling #CelebratingGrowth
#FridayWins
Big congrats to Lani at our Rowans nursery & Caitlin at our Jubilee Wood nursery on completing their Level 3 Qualification! 💚
💬 Send them a shoutout or share your own wins from the week!
#AcornEarlyYears #TeamAcorn #FridayFeeling #CelebratingGrowth
#FridayWins
This week, the children in Oaks at our Rowans nursery made their own pizzas and enjoyed them outside in a sunny picnic! 🍕🧺
Yes, we know it’s tea time and now we’re all craving pizza. 😄
#AcornEarlyYears #RowansNursery #PicnicFun #LittleChefs
Yes, we know it’s tea time and now we’re all craving pizza. 😄
#AcornEarlyYears #RowansNursery #PicnicFun #LittleChefs
October 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This week, the children in Oaks at our Rowans nursery made their own pizzas and enjoyed them outside in a sunny picnic! 🍕🧺
Yes, we know it’s tea time and now we’re all craving pizza. 😄
#AcornEarlyYears #RowansNursery #PicnicFun #LittleChefs
Yes, we know it’s tea time and now we’re all craving pizza. 😄
#AcornEarlyYears #RowansNursery #PicnicFun #LittleChefs
Our Rowans & Brafield nurseries celebrated Grandparents Day with joyful Stay & Play sessions!
Children gave tours, made introductions & shared crafts with their grandparents. A beautiful reminder of the love & learning between generations 🧡
#GrandparentsDay #AcornEarlyYears
Children gave tours, made introductions & shared crafts with their grandparents. A beautiful reminder of the love & learning between generations 🧡
#GrandparentsDay #AcornEarlyYears
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our Rowans & Brafield nurseries celebrated Grandparents Day with joyful Stay & Play sessions!
Children gave tours, made introductions & shared crafts with their grandparents. A beautiful reminder of the love & learning between generations 🧡
#GrandparentsDay #AcornEarlyYears
Children gave tours, made introductions & shared crafts with their grandparents. A beautiful reminder of the love & learning between generations 🧡
#GrandparentsDay #AcornEarlyYears