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About Acorn Training

6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE

If you have any specific needs, or any other questions about our training and consultancy services, please feel free to contact us via email on [email protected] or phone on 01908 510309 

Acorn Training is part of Acorn Early Years Foundation, one of the most established providers of nurseries, out of school clubs, forest schools and training in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Acorn provides high quality training and consultancy for teachers and childcare professionals working with and caring for babies and children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), whilst also working closely with Tammie Redman to deliver safeguarding courses appropriate for all age groups. 

High-Quality Training Courses

We offer courses in Safeguarding Children, Creative Learning in the EYFS, Forest Schools, Paediatric & Activity First Aid, among others. All of our training courses link with the Early Years Foundation Stage, current best practice and, where relevant, meet Ofsted requirements.

We have a team of expert in-house trainers, and work in partnership with professional consultants and trainers who are experts in their field, to deliver relevant workshops and training session that meet current guidelines and legislation. All our training courses can also be delivered to your staff team at your setting or at our training centre in Milton Keynes. 

Expert Consultancy Services

At Acorn, we offer expert consultancy services for early years providers and forest school leaders, where we offer visits to individual settings and support with the development of the learning environment, observing and improving practice, reviewing leadership and management practices, among many other areas. We also have close working relationships with professional and expert consultants in the fields of safeguarding and SEND, and can connect you with their services. 



Courses We Offer

Courses We Offer

Acorn offers almost 100 different courses in Safeguarding Children, First Aid, Creative Learning in the EYFS, SEND, Forest Schools, Leadership and Management, among others. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2018

Updated: 7th November, 2023

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Train Your Team

Train Your Team

Would you like to ensure your whole staff team has completed the same training? Then book our trainers and consultants to attend your setting to deliver any of our courses, or even write a bespoke course that attends to your needs. Read more

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Forest School Consultancy Services

Forest School Consultancy Services

Do you need help with setting up your new forest school site? Or would you just like a skills refresher before you start your next programme? Whatever your need is, our forest school consultancy service may be able to help! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 11th March, 2026

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Venue Hire

Acorn's Training Centre in Milton Keynes has two affordable and high-quality training rooms available to hire. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate small groups and companies at an affordable rate. Read more

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Early Years Consultancy Services

Early Years Consultancy Services

Do you want to improve your learning environment? Or support with preparing for an Ofsted visit? Then our Early Years Consultancy Service may be just what you need! Read more

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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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