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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🍅🌱 Our growing journey continues! Our children have been picking and tasting tomatoes they've grown, as well as harvested fresh lettuce for teatime. Fun fact: children are often more willing to try foods they've grown themselves! #OutdoorLearning #EYFS #AcornEarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to our CEO Zoe Raven, winner of Professional Book of the Year at the Nursery World Awards 2026, and to Laura O’Neill, finalist for Nursery Manager of the Year. 💚 We couldn’t be prouder! 👉 www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/News/a-w… #EarlyYears #NurseryWorldAwards

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🎙️ Happy #NationalPodcastDay! From child development and SEND to outdoor learning, safeguarding and sustainability, our podcast is packed with conversations that matter to parents and early years professionals. 🎧 Listen now, Link in bio #EarlyYears #Podcast #Childcare

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Autumn is well and truly here! 🍁 Today at Tots Stay & Play, we explored a new part of the forest, squished orange play dough into pumpkins, snails and spiders, made beautiful crowns from autumn leaves and flowers, and enjoyed hot chocolate together around the fire. ☕🔥 📅 Next session: 19th October!

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have a winner! 🏆📚 Huge congratulations to our CEO, Zoe Raven, who has won Professional Book of the Year at the Nursery World Awards 2026 for A Care Manifesto for the Early Years. An incredible achievement. We couldn’t be prouder! 💚🌟 #EarlyYears #NWAwards

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🏆 Good luck to everyone at the Nursery World Awards! 💚 We’re so proud of our finalists: Laura O’Neill for Nursery Manager of the Year and Zoë Raven’s A Care Manifesto for the Early Years for Professional Book of the Year. 🌿📚

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🍰🌱 Our apprentices recently enjoyed an Afternoon Tea packed with quizzes, games and Acorn knowledge! A great chance to connect, boost morale and celebrate their progress. Thinking about a career in early years? Our apprenticeship programme could be the perfect place to start. 💚 #Apprenticeships

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🍅 Our Mulberry Bear children enjoyed harvesting tomatoes they helped grow themselves before learning how to prepare them. Fun fact: Tomatoes are actually fruits and are classed as berries! 🌱 #OutdoorLearning #EYFS #AcornEarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌱🕊️ Tall oaks from little acorns grow. And so can peace. Today, we’re celebrating kindness, connection and belonging, and the little moments that help build a more caring and connected world. Find out more about our values and ethos via link in bio. #InternationalDayOfPeace #PeaceGrowsHere

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📹 What role should CCTV play in early years settings? In our latest podcast, Elaine and Laura discuss why CCTV can support safeguarding, but should never replace strong practice, training and a clear safeguarding culture. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify via link in bio #EarlyYears #Safeguarding #Childcare

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🌿🏆 Great news! Acorn at Wolverton Mill has achieved its first-ever Eco-Schools Green Flag Award! 💚 This internationally recognised accreditation celebrates our commitment to sustainability and inspiring children to care for the world around them. 🌍✨ #EcoSchools #GreenFlag #Sustainability

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🧸 Our Acorns celebrated National Teddy Bear Day with a Teddy Bear's Picnic and a walk around the local community alongside their favourite furry friends! ❤️ A lovely day of fresh air, exploration and making special memories together. #AcornEarlyYears #TeddyBearsPicnic #EarlyYears #OutdoorLearning

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our children in Oaks spent the summer caring for cucumber plants before harvesting, preparing and tasting them together! 🌱 Growing food helps children connect with nature, understand sustainability and see where their food comes from. #NatureBasedLearning #Sustainability #EarlyYearsLearning

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🍂 October Half-Term Forest School Holiday Club bookings are now open! 🌲 Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at: Salcey Forest Cold Harbour and Emberton. Ages 3-12 (site dependent). Book using the link in our bio! 🍁 #ForestSchool #NaturePlay

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📖 New blog: A CCTV U-Turn: Why Acorn Changed Its Mind We share why we were initially hesitant about CCTV, what changed our perspective, and how we're using it to support safeguarding, accountability and reassurance. 🔗 Link to blog in our bio #EarlyYears #Childcare #Safeguarding

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ending the week with some brilliant news! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Neave from our Rowans nursery for achieving her Level 3 Apprenticeship with Distinction. 🌟 A fantastic achievement and a reflection of all your hard work. We're incredibly proud of you! 💚👏 #TeamAcorn #ProudMoment

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our Cold Harbour nursery achieved their very first Eco-Schools Green Flag Award! 💚 From litter picks and food bank donations to wildlife projects and recycling, our children have shown how small actions can make a big difference. 🌎✨ #EcoSchools #GreenFlagAward #EcoKids #AcornEarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is arriving at Salcey Forest! 🍂 Join our Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions for woodland adventures, nature crafts, bug hunting and seasonal discoveries. Perfect for little explorers aged 1-4 and their parent or carer. 🍁 Hot chocolate included! 🔗 Link in bio #ForestSchool #NaturePlay #AutumnFun

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🌞 Happy Bank Holiday Weekend from Acorn Early Years! 💚 We hope our families enjoy a wonderful long weekend together. Our nurseries will reopen on Tuesday 1st September, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for more learning, laughter and adventure. 🌱✨ #AcornEarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode! CEO Zoe Raven explores the 5 values that make Acorn uniquely Acorn: Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor & Ethical. 💚 Have a listen via link in bio! Which value do you think is most important in early years education? #EarlyYears #Podcast #Childcare 🌳

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🌿🏆 Great news! Hedgerows Nursery has achieved the Green Flag Eco Award for the 3rd year running. A fantastic reflection of our children's, families' and team's commitment to sustainability, nature and caring for our environment. 💚🌍 #GreenFlagAward #EcoSchools #AcornEarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

♻️🌍 Proud for Acorn to be part of a Milton Keynes initiative helping children learn about recycling and sustainability through real-world experiences. 💚🚛 www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/your-world/m… #Recycling #MK

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🍇🎨 Our Children at Salcey Forest Holiday Club used blackberries and turmeric to create colourful natural tie-dye fabric this week. 🌿✨ 🌳 Fun fact: People have used berries, bark and plants from forests to dye fabrics for thousands of years! #ForestSchool #NatureCrafts #OutdoorLearning

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌿🏆 Great news! Acorn at Rowans has achieved the Green Flag Award for the 2nd year running. A fantastic achievement that celebrates our children's and team's commitment to sustainability, outdoor learning and caring for the environment. 💚🌱 #GreenFlagAward #AcornEarlyYears #Sustainability

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌿🏆 Fantastic news! Acorn at Brafield has achieved the Green Flag Award for the 4th year running. A brilliant achievement that reflects our children's and team's commitment to sustainability, outdoor learning and caring for the environment. 💚🌱 #GreenFlagAward #AcornEarlyYears #Sustainability

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Behind every muddy puddle jump, every giggle and every moment of learning are the values that guide us every day. 💚🌟 Personal 🎓 Professional 🤗 Nurturing 🌳 Outdoor ❤️ Ethical They're what make us uniquely Acorn. Explore what makes us uniquely Acorn via our Link in bio 🔗 #AcornEarlyYears #Cares

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🌳✨ Before our families arrived, the stage was set for a very special celebration. Our Stanwick nursery we're celebrating the journey of our children from Little Acorns to Great Oaks. We're so proud of everything they've achieved. ❤️ #LittleAcornsGreatOaks #AcornEarlyYears #GraduationDay

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🌲✏️ Today's holiday club activity was a big hit! Children at Salcey Forest created their own pocket-sized wooden notepads to take home, combining creativity, practical skills and plenty of fun. This is Forest School in action! 🌿 #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #SalceyForest

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

✨ Take a tour of our brand-new Oaks building! Watch the walkthrough and discover how Acorn at Kents Hill is creating even more opportunities for children to thrive. Read the full story using link in bio. #EarlyYears #MiltonKeynes

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚀 Creativity + teamwork + outdoor learning = this awesome disc shooter! The children loved building it, testing it and watching it launch into action. 🌳✨ #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #LearningThroughPlay #AcornForestSchools

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌿 Well done to our Jubilee Wood nursery on achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award! This fantastic achievement celebrates the children's commitment to sustainability and the team's dedication to creating a greener future for everyone. 💚🌍 #EcoSchools #GreenFlagAward #EarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌿 Congratulations to our Mulberry Bear nursery on achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award! This fantastic recognition celebrates the children's passion for sustainability and the team's commitment to helping build a greener future. 💚 #EcoSchools #GreenFlagAward #EarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Emberton Nursery on achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction! A fantastic recognition of our children's passion for sustainability and the dedication of our whole nursery community. Together, we're helping grow a greener future. 💚🌎 #EcoSchools #GreenFlagAward

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎉 A wonderful day at Kents Hill as we officially opened our brand new Oaks building! A big thank you to Emily Darlington MP ( @emily4mk.bsky.social)for cutting the ribbon and to Milton Keynes City Council for helping fund this exciting new space for our children. #MiltonKeynes #EarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🌿 Play matters. Whether it's climbing, building, digging, discovering or imagining, play helps children make sense of the world around them. This #NationalDayOfPlay, discover why outdoor play is at the heart of our approach through our blog and podcast 👉 acornearlyyears.org.uk 💚 #EarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our leavers at our Hedgerows nursery! What a wonderful way to celebrate their achievements before they begin their next adventure. We are so proud of how far they have come and can't wait to see what comes next. 💚 #EarlyYears #SchoolReady

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

☀️ How can we keep children safe while still enjoying the outdoors in summer? Our latest Podcast explores hydration, shade, sleep safety, outdoor play and recognising the signs of overheating in young children. 🎧 Listen now via link in bio. 💚 #SunSafety #EarlyYears #Childcare #Parenting #Podcast

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🎓✨ A little behind-the-scenes look at setting up our Oaks leavers celebration! We wanted to create a special day for our oldest children before they start school. We're so proud of them all and can't wait to see where their next adventure takes them. ❤️ #SchoolReady #AcornEarlyYears #BehindTheScenes

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🧹✨ Our Forest School team is all set up and ready for a magical day at the Room on the Broom Trail in Salcey Forest! The activities are prepared, the forest is waiting, and the adventure is about to begin. 🌳🧙‍♀️🍂 #RoomOnTheBroom #SalceyForest #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #NaturePlay

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🎓 Today we celebrated our amazing children in Oaks at our Burton Latimer nursery as they get ready to start school! We're so proud of how much they've grown and achieved. We'll miss their smiles, laughter and curiosity, but we know they'll shine in their next adventure. ❤️✨ #SchoolReady #OaksLeavers

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🐞🐝 Noughts and crosses with a Forest School twist! At our Forest School Holiday Club at Salcey Forest, children painted stones as ladybugs and bumblebees before taking on this classic game outdoors. 🌿 Just one of the many activities on offer this summer. 👉 Book now via link in bio #HolidayClub

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🌳 The summer holidays are the perfect time to swap screens for green spaces! Outdoor play helps build confidence, resilience and creativity while supporting wellbeing. Discover more in our blog, including: 🌿 Movement, Mud and Mindfulness 🌿 🔗 Link in bio #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool #EarlyYears

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're proud to be named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®! Thanks to our amazing team for making Acorn a place where people can thrive.

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

☀️ Summer holidays are all about fun, adventure and making memories. A few simple reminders: 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴 Use sunscreen 🧢 Wear sun hats 🏊 Supervise water play For more wellbeing and safety insights, visit our blog: 🔗 Link in bio #SummerSafety #EarlyYears #ChildWellbeing

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🐍 It's #WorldSnakeDay! Who knew snakes sleep with their eyes open? 👀 We're looking back at this amazing hands-on learning experience from last year, where children had the chance to safely meet and learn about a snake up close. 💚🌿 #NatureLearning #EYFS

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🎉 What a day at our Acorn Emberton Family Fun Day! Together we raised an incredible £845 💚 🏆 Our staff also claimed tug-of-war victory over the parents (bragging rights secured! 😆) 🎟️ Raffle winners have been drawn and will be contacted this week. #FamilyFunDay #Fundraising #Community

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📚 A library trip led to a morning filled with stories, imagination and shared reading. Reading together helps children develop language, confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. ❤️📖 #LoveOfReading #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #AcornEarlyYears #DeanshangerNursery

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

☀️💦 The recent heatwave called for some creative cooling-down at Westcroft! The Oaks children explored a water play challenge with pipes, tubes and trays, discovering where the water would flow next. 🌞 How have you been keeping cool? 👇 #Westcroft #WaterPlay #EYFS #Heatwave #OutdoorLearning

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🌿 Could your child thrive in nature? At Acorn Nature Kindergarten, children aged 3–5 learn through outdoor exploration, wildlife discovery and adventure every day. Watch our reel and find out more: www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/nature-k… #NatureKindergarten #OutdoorLearning

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Acorn Early Years @acornearlyyears.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Important clarification: Acorn Day Nurseries in Emberton and across our group remain open and welcoming enquiries. We send our best wishes to the children, families and staff affected by the recent local closures. 💚 #Childcare #EarlyYears #Olney #Emberton #MiltonKeynes (274 characters)

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