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  2. Acorn's Approach

Acorn's Approach

Catering

Catering

At Acorn we recognise the importance of nutritional and balanced meals, and how they help build the foundation of not only a healthy child but of lifelong food preferences. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 3rd September, 2018

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Working in Partnership

Working in Partnership

Working in partnership with other professionals and organisations to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and their development needs are met Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 3rd September, 2018

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Links with the Community

Links with the Community

Acorn maintains strong links with other people, groups and organisations in order to support our children and families become socially embedded in the local community Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 3rd September, 2018

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Care and Education

Care and Education

The early years are critical in a child's development. Acorn's Ethic of Care means that we emphasise the social and emotional wellbeing of a child, and then build on that to stimulate their interest and curiosity. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 24th February, 2021

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Parents as Partners

Parents as Partners

Working in partnership with our parents/carers is vital, both in regards to the emotional needs of the child, and the wider support needs of the family. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 1st September, 2018

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Our Pedagogy

Our Pedagogy

Acorn’s Relational Pedagogy is our approach to teaching, learning and care, and reflects the way we run our organisation Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 4th September, 2018

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  • Forest School Holiday Club - Salcey Forest

    Forest School Holiday Club - Salcey Forest

    Acorn's Forest School Holiday Club is for children aged 4-13 and is based in Salcey Forest (Northants) and Cold Harbour (Bletchley).

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    Shenley Church End

    Shenley Road, Shenley Church End,
    MK5 6AB
    01908 507282
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    Book Training

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    Acorn Day Nursery, YMCA, in the heart of Central Milton Keynes

    1 North Sixth Street
    Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NR
    01908 032026
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    Burton Latimer

    Burton Park, Polwell Lane,
    Burton Latimer, NN15 5PS
    01536 726700
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Acorn Early Years Foundation

Unit 47 Waterside Barns, Lodge Farm Business Centre, Castlethorpe, MK19 7ES
Telephone: 01908 510309

One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

Charity Registration Number: 1145108. Registered in England: 07703801

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