🐣✨Happy Easter from our Burton Latimer nursery!
Before the break our children made their own bunny hats and had a wonderful time getting creative.
Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Easter weekend!🌼🐰
#AcornEarlyYears #BurtonLatimer #Easter
🐣 Happy Easter Weekend from Acorn!
We hope all our families enjoy a lovely break.
Just a reminder that we’ll be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and will re‑open on Tuesday 7th April 💛
See you all soon 🌷
#HappyEaster #EasterWeekend #AcornEarlyYears #EarlyYears #FamilyTime
Today is International Children’s Book Day 📚
At Acorn Early Years, books and storytelling are part of everyday learning. Supporting imagination, communication and confidence through play.
💬 What’s your favourite book to share with a child?
#InternationalChildrensBookDay #AcornEarlyYears
April Fools’ at Acorn 🌿😄
After a month of Movement, Mud & Mindfulness, today’s creativity peaked:
The children insisted their mud pies were real pies!!! “proper tasty ones!”
And their forest potions?
Apparently the special ingredient. 🧪🥧😉
#AprilFools #EarlyYears #ForestSchool #AcornEarlyYears
Children thrive outdoors! In the movement, the mud, and the magic of nature. 🌿✨
Read the blog ↓
🔗 www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/movement-mud...
💭 What outdoor moment always lights up your setting?
#EarlyYears #OutdoorPlay #AcornEarlyYears #OutdoorPlay #NatureLearning #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters
🎉 Huge congratulations to Nneka for achieving a Level 3 qualification with distinction!
A fantastic milestone and a reflection of real dedication to early years excellence. 🌱💚
#AcornEarlyYears #AcornTraining #EarlyYears #CelebratingSuccess
Spring Training ’26 brought our teams across MK, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Emberton together for hands‑on learning in outdoor play, safeguarding, SEND and creative practice.
A brilliant day of connection and growth! 🌱✨
Find out more by clicking link in bio.
#AcornEarlyYears #SpringTraining
🌿 Big news from Acorn Early Years!
Our new blog dives into A Care Manifesto for the Early Years, Zoë Raven’s powerful call for ethical, inclusive and sustainable childcare.
Read the story: link in bio
#EarlyYears #Childcare #EthicOfCare #AcornEarlyYears #EducationCommunity #CareManifesto
Our children in Squirrels had a fantastic session!
They loved joining in with actions when reading The Big Bouncy Bed and exploring the Winnie the Pooh trail for National Teddy Bears Day. Finished by choosing their favourite books. A perfect visit! 📚
#StoryTime #TeddyBearsDay #AcornEarlyYears
🌟 It’s Day 1 of National Apprenticeship Week! 🌟
We’re sharing apprentice stories, behind‑the‑scenes moments, and podcast episodes that show what early years training is really like at Acorn. More coming all week! 💚
#NAW2026 #Apprenticeships #EarlyYears #AcornEarlyYears
Warm vibes on a cold morning at Kents Hill! 🌤️
Chef Virginia’s grab‑and‑go breakfast bar was a hit!
Fresh, homemade and full of heart. 🥐✨
#AcornEarlyYears #KentsHillNursery #EarlyYears #NurseryLife #HealthyStart #FamilySupport
Today on #WorldCancerDay, we stand with families affected by cancer. At Acorn, our ethos of putting children first and fostering a caring, connected community guides us in supporting hope and compassion. 💜
#AcornEarlyYears #CareAndCommunity
A calm, joy‑filled morning in the forest with our Oaks children today.
Climbing, exploring, noticing slowing down to engage deeply with the world around them. These simple experiences are where confidence and connection grow.
#AcornEarlyYears #ForestLearning #ChildLedPlay #NatureEngagement
🌟 It’s #NationalFunAtWorkDay! 🌟
Every day at Acorn is filled with laughter, play and muddy adventures — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
💚 What’s your favourite part of the Acorn experience?
Drop a reply 👇
#AcornEarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay
Lovely day with Tracey at Forest School! 🌳
The children explored weather changes, hunted dinosaurs 🦕, and made bird feeders for the Big Bird Watch 🐦. Winter‑animal yoga + scarf dancing ❄️🧘♀️.
What would your child enjoy most?
#ForestSchool #EarlyYears #AcornEarlyYears #RSPB #bridwatching #birds
2025 was a year of eco success, outstanding care, and new beginnings. 🌱
Click to read and share your thoughts!
👉 Full story here: https://shorturl.at/D5GBi
#AcornEarlyYears #EcoEducation #EarlyYears #CommunityCare
🌱 Happy New Year from Acorn Early Years Foundation!
Here’s to a 2026 full of curiosity, confidence, and outdoor adventures. Thank you to our children, families, and staff for an amazing year. 🌟
#HappyNewYear #EarlyYears #AcornEarlyYears
🎄 Merry Christmas from everyone at Acorn Early Years!
Sending love and festive cheer to all our families and staff. Here’s to a joyful day and an exciting year ahead!
What’s your favourite Christmas tradition? Share below!
#AcornEarlyYears #HappyHolidays
At Acorn, giving isn’t just for Christmas, it’s a value we nurture every day. 🌱
What’s your favourite way to give back? Reply and share!
Learn more: www.acornearlyyears.com
#AcornEarlyYears #JoyOfGiving #CommunitySpirit #ChristmasCountdown #EarlyYearsEducation
Our children in Squirrels and Oaks at our Brafield nursery are full of festive cheer! 🎅
They’ve shared their Christmas wishes, drawn pictures for Santa, and sent them off to the North Pole. ❄️
What’s on your holiday wish list? 🎄
#ChristmasSpirit #LettersToSanta #FestiveFun #AcornEarlyYears
Happy Volunteers Day! 🌟
We’re sending a big THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who support Acorn Early Years. You make a real difference every day! 💚
Want to join our volunteer team? Learn more here:
👉https://shorturl.at/p8mIt
#VolunteersDay #AcornEarlyYears #CommunityImpact #VolunteerWithUs
Big thanks to our local police for an impromptu visit! 🚓
The children explored the car, heard the sirens, and learned how officers keep people safe.
Real-world learning at its best! 💙
👉 Share your child’s favourite emergency vehicle in the comments!
#AcornEarlyYears #PoliceVisit #CommunityHelpers
Salcey Forest was sparkling with frost yesterday! 🌲❄️
Discover why outdoor play matters for children even in winter in our latest podcast.
🎧 Listen: https://sptfy.in/pbj3
#OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #NaturePlay #ForestSchool #AcornEarlyYears
🌟 What a fantastic Tots Stay & Play session today!
We explored the woods, discovered amazing fungi, and enjoyed creative mushroom crafts 🍄✨
Thank you to all the families who joined us, you made it magical!
#TotsStayAndPlay #ForestFun #NaturePlay #AcornEarlyYears
Proud to share that Acorn Early Years Foundation is now a Best Practice Network Gold Partner!
This reflects our commitment to staff development and excellence in Early Years education. 💛
#GoldPartner #AcornEarlyYears #EarlyYears #Education #BestPracticeNetwork #StaffTraining
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
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
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
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
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
