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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 6h

🎉 What a way to end the week!
Big congrats to Lina 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

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 7h

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

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 10h

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

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know conkers can be made into soap? 🍂🧼
Our children tried it today and loved the process especially using it to wash their hands before lunch! Nature’s full of surprises. 🙂

💡 Got a favourite nature craft? Share it with us!

#EarlyYears #ConkerSoap #AutumnPlay #EcoCrafts #NatureLearning

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 2d

As a follow-up to Monday’s World Habitat Day, Our children in our Burton Latimer’s Oaks gorup explored our pocket park, spotted horses 🐴 (from afar!), and built dens for wild animal puppets.

💬 What’s your child’s favourite animal?

#WorldHabitatDay #NaturePlay #EYFS #EarlyYears

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 4d

🌻 Our final sunflower at our Westcroft nursery has bloomed! 5 flowers out, 5 buds waiting, and it’s grown so tall. The children cared for it all summer 🌞💧
🌱 Got a garden win to share?
#WestcroftNursery #EarlyYears #NatureLearning #BlueskyKids #GrowingTogether #MiltonKeynesNursery #NatureInNursery

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 4d

We were thrilled to welcome @emily4mk.bsky.social MP to Acorn at Kents Hill, following our second Outstanding Ofsted rating! She congratulated our team and spoke with CEO Zoe Raven about expansion plans and early years challenges.

#OfstedOutstanding #EarlyYearsMatter #SocialEnterprise

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 4d

It’s #WorldHabitatDay 🌍 At Acorn, we build urban resilience through veggie gardens, litter picks, food bank support & visits to the elderly.
Drop a 🌍 to show support & help us grow greener, kinder communities. 🌱

#EcoEducation #CommunityCare #GreenLearning #EarlyYears

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 7d

Smiles are signs of joy, safety & care at Acorn. 😊
On #WorldSmileDay, we invite you to share what made your child smile today!
Tag us or reply with a smile emoji. Let’s fill the feed with joy!
#PuttingChildrenFirst #AcornEarlyYears #ShareASmile

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 7d

Brafield had a calming Yoga & Wellness session! The children listened closely, tried every movement, stretched big & small, and relaxed their bodies...even wiggled toes & fingers 🌿

💬 What helps you unwind?

#WellnessForKids #YogaInSchools #MindfulEducation #StretchAndGrow #MindfulKids #KidsYoga

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 9d

Today we celebrate music’s power to inspire and connect...especially for children. Remembering Acornbury, our Glasto-style concert where little stars shone bright. 🎶

💬 Got a favourite childhood song? Share it with us!

#InternationalMusicDay #Acornbury #MusicForKids #EarlyYearsJoy #CreativeKids

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 9d

Leigh started at Level 2 and is now working toward Level 5.
At Acorn, we invest in our staff as much as our children. Proud to be named a Best Workplace in Charity & Not-for-Profit 2025 by @greatplacetowork.bsky.social
What makes a workplace great to you?

#CareerGrowth #StaffDevelopment #TeamAcorn

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 13d

🍂 Our Tots Stay 'n' Play kicked off with leaf rubbings, mini habitats & the ever-popular mud kitchen...messy, magical fun! 🧑‍🍳

✨ Next session: 29 September — spots go fast, so don’t miss out on the Autumn adventure!

#StayAndPlay #MudKitchenMadness #LeafRubbings #AcornNurseries

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 15d

🎧 New episode: Building a Culture of Care

Explore how Acorn Early Years nurtures inclusion, deep listening, and shared responsibility in early education.

Click link in bio to listen now on Spotify!
#EarlyYears #CultureOfCare #AcornPodcast #ChildDevelopment #InclusiveEducation #EYPractitioners

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 16d

Our Identifying different trees 🌲🔍, made jam from foraged berries 🫐 & carved butter knives.🍴CHECK!
What a great start to the autumn season.🍂
Our Forest School sessions build confidence & creativity in Salcey Forest 🌳
✨ Want your child to experience this?
📧[email protected]
#HomeEd

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 16d

International Day of Sign Language! 👐 BSL is more than words. It’s care, inclusion & community where everyone belongs.
Start learning today and be part of building a more connected world.

#BSL #britishsignlanguage #signlanguage #learnbsl #inclusion #accessibility #deafawareness #communication

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 23d

🌿 Wrapping up the day with great news!
Our Hedgerows & Mulberry Bear nurseries earned the Eco-Schools Green Flag again 🌍👏

Drop an 🌍 to celebrate & tap the link to read how these young eco-heroes are making a difference
👉 https://shorturl.at/WnbFv

#EcoSchools #GreenFlag #NurseryNews #Sustainability

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 23d

Our nursery children picked fresh veggies from their garden patch.
Learning, laughing, and loving nature.
From patch to plate, it’s all about hands-on discovery and healthy habits 🌿🥕

#PatchToPlate #EarlyYears #OutdoorLearning #MiltonKeynesNursery #AcornNurseries

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 24d

It’s International Ozone Preservation Day!
At Acorn Early Years, our children connect with nature through Forest Schools & outdoor learning. Growing a generation that cares for the planet. 🌍💚

💬 Share your eco-tip or drop a 🌱 to show support!

#OzoneDay #AcornEarlyYears #NatureEducation #GreenFuture

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 25d

October Half-Term is nearly here! 🌳🎃

Let your kids explore nature, craft woodland creatures, and cook by the campfire at Emberton’s Forest School Holiday Club.

Limited spots – book now or miss out! 🍁👧👦
📧 [email protected]
📞 01234 230394

#ForestSchool #HolidayClub #HalfTermFun

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 25d

We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training™ by @greatplacetowork.bsky.social

Huge thanks to our incredible team for making Acorn Early Years Foundation a truly great place to work. 💚

🔗 Find out more here: shorturl.at/GYi2P

#TeamAcorn #GreatPlaceToWork #EarlyYears

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28d

🌟 Huge congratulations to Leanne for achieving her Level 2 qualification with distinction! Her dedication to learning helps us create the best environment for the children in our care.

Drop a 👏 or ❤️ to celebrate Leanne’s achievement!

#Teamwork #ChildcareExcellence #StaffSuccess

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · Sep 9

Happy International Teddy Bear Day! 🧸 At Acorn, our Mighty Oaks each receive a Charlie Bear as they step into school. A hug-filled reminder of love, courage & their Acorn roots. 🌳💙 What was your favourite teddy or stuffed animal as a child?

#MightyOaks #CharlieBear #TeddyBearDay #ChildhoodMemories

Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · Sep 5

What a way to end the day! 🌟 Congrats to Dolly on achieving her Level 3 qualification with distinction! Her dedication reflects our team’s passion for learning & creating a nurturing environment for children.
Drop a 👏 to celebrate with us!
#Childcare #StaffSuccess #LearningAndGrowth #TeamCelebration

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Today we mark #InternationalDayofCharity by reflecting on what matters most: giving back.

At Acorn Early Years, we reinvest in children, families & local communities. Building brighter futures together. 💚

💭 How do you give back to your community?”

#MakingADifference #InternationalCharitiesDay

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