A year of Eco Success

Acorn Early Years Foundation Celebrates Eco-Schools Green Flag Success!

Acorn Early Years Foundation is thrilled to announce that 14 of our nurseries have been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award this year, recognising their ongoing commitment to environmental education and sustainable practices.

What Is the Eco-Schools Green Flag?
The Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, run by Keep Britain Tidy, is an internationally recognised accreditation that celebrates nurseries and schools embedding sustainability into their ethos and everyday activities. The award follows a structured Seven Step Framework designed to empower children and educators to take environmental action in fun, age-appropriate ways.

🌟 Our Award-Winning Nurseries

  • Brafield (with distinction)
  • Burton (with distinction)
  • Castlethorpe (with distinction)
  • Hedgerows (with distinction)
  • Jubilee Wood (with distinction)
  • Kents Hill (with distinction)
  • Mulberry Bear (for the first time!)
  • New Bradwell (with distinction)
  • Rowans
  • Sharnbrook
  • Shenley (with distinction)
  • Stanwick
  • Stony (with distinction)
  • Westcroft (with merit)
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Why This Matters

At Acorn, we are passionate about growing our eco credentials and embedding sustainability into everything we do. We believe that introducing these principles from the earliest years gives children a strong foundation and a lifelong appreciation of the importance of caring for the environment. By making eco-awareness part of their everyday practice, we are helping them develop habits and values that will carry into adulthood—creating a generation that understands the significance of protecting our planet.

A Proud Moment for Acorn Early Years
These awards reflect Acorn’s broader commitment to sustainability across all its settings. From recycling and energy-saving initiatives to nature-based learning and community engagement, our nurseries are leading the way in showing that sustainability is not just a goal—it’s a way of life.

Congratulations to the children, staff, and families at all 14 settings. Your continued efforts are making a real impact! Together, we are shaping a greener future.