Acorn Early Years Training

Safeguarding works best when we work together 🤝

Our Working Together to Safeguard Children training helps professionals build a stronger understanding of how different services collaborate to protect and support children.

✅ Understand roles across agencies
✅ Explore Early Help & child protection responsibilities
✅ Learn how safeguarding fits into wider family support
✅ Gain confidence with referral processes & Levels of Need

📍 Acorn Training Centre, Westcroft (MK4 4DE)
📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
💷 £60pp

Book your place today 👇
🔗 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Already a DSL? Keep your knowledge current 🔄

Safeguarding guidance is constantly evolving so make sure YOU stay up to date with our DSL Knowledge & Skills Update.

✅ Refresh your understanding of the DSL role
✅ Stay aligned with current guidance & expectations
✅ Strengthen your confidence in safeguarding decisions
✅ Ideal for experienced DSLs needing an update

📅 Thursday 2nd July 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:30pm
💻 Online
💷 £45pp

Don’t fall behind, secure your place today 👇
🔗 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility 🛡️

Make sure your knowledge is up to date with our Basic Safeguarding Training, designed for anyone working with children whether regularly or occasionally.

✅ Core safeguarding principles explained clearly
✅ Understand child protection responsibilities
✅ Learn how to recognise and respond to concerns
✅ Delivered by a highly experienced safeguarding trainer
Flexible online session so you can join from anywhere 💻

📅 Thursday 2nd July 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
💷 £40pp

Don’t miss this essential training 👇
🔗 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Creating safer environments for children starts with safer recruitment 🛡️

Our Safer Recruitment training provides essential guidance for anyone involved in recruiting staff or volunteers working with children.
This session focuses on ensuring your recruitment processes are robust. Helping you deter, identify and reject unsuitable candidates.

📅 Monday 29th June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 5:00pm
💻 Online
💷 £70 per person
👩‍🏫 Delivered by an experienced safeguarding consultant
✅ Essential for leadership & managers
✅ Strengthen safer recruitment processes
✅ Supports compliance and best practice

Book your place:
👉 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility 🛡️

Our Basic Safeguarding training provides a clear introduction to safeguarding and child protection, ideal for anyone working with children on a frequent or occasional basis.
Led by an experienced safeguarding trainer, this session covers key requirements and helps you feel confident in recognising and responding to concerns.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
💻 Online
💷 £40 per person
✅ Essential safeguarding knowledge
✅ Suitable for all staff and volunteers
✅ Delivered by an experienced safeguarding consultant

Secure your place here:
👉 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Are you a Designated Safeguarding Lead looking to refresh and strengthen your knowledge? 🔍

Our DSL (Knowledge & Skills Update) training is designed for practitioners who need to deepen their understanding of the DSL role and stay up to date with best practice.

This course supports professionals across early years, schools, charities and wider organisations working with children and young people.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:30pm
📍 Acorn Training Centre, Westcroft, MK4 4DE
💷 £45 per person
✅ Built for DSLs needing an update
✅ Covers key safeguarding responsibilities
✅ Supports confidence in the role

Book your place now:
👉 acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

🌿🔥 Something exciting is growing in our Forest School… 🔥🌿

We’re launching a series of hands-on training sessions designed to build your confidence, skills, and creativity in outdoor learning.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your practice, there’s something for everyone:

🍃 Introduction to Forest School
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creativity in the Outdoors
🔥 Introduction to Fire
🪵 Introduction to Woodwork
🛠 Forest School Tool Skills Refresh

Each session is practical, engaging, and rooted in real-life application. Giving you the confidence to bring meaningful outdoor experiences back to your setting.

📍 Face-to-face training
📅 Dates running throughout the year
⚠️ Limited spaces available

Ready to step outside and grow your skills? 🌱
👉 Book your place here: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training
📲 Or scan the QR code on the poster

Congratulations to Becky on successfully completing her Level 3 qualification with Distinction! 🌟

Throughout her learning journey, Becky has shown real dedication, a caring and nurturing approach, and a strong commitment to supporting the children in her care each day. Watching her grow in confidence and develop her practice has been a joy for the whole team. 💚

Completing a Level 3 qualification takes determination, resilience, and a genuine passion for early years and Becky has demonstrated all of this and more. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved and excited to see where her journey at Acorn continues. 🌿✨
💬 Please join us in celebrating Becky’s brilliant accomplishment!

If you’ve completed a qualification yourself, we’d love to hear what you’re most proud of. 💭💚

🚨 Last chance to book – limited spaces remaining! 🚨

Supporting children starts with confident leadership and every setting needs a strong Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Our upcoming DSL Training is filling fast, and spaces are nearly gone. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools needed to safeguard children effectively in your setting.

✅ Understand your legal responsibilities
✅ Learn how to take action on concerns
✅ Strengthen your leadership and support your team

📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Acorn Training Centre, Westcroft
🎟 £60 per person
Delivered by our expert Independent Safeguarding Trainer & Consultant, this is essential CPD for anyone in a DSL role.

👉 Secure your place now before it’s too late:
acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Supporting children starts with confident leadership.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training is designed to give you a clear understanding of the role, responsibilities, and key legislation behind safeguarding in your setting.
You’ll gain practical knowledge to take action, manage concerns, and support your team effectively.

📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Acorn Training Centre, Westcroft
🎟 £60pp
Delivered by our experienced Independent Safeguarding Trainer & Consultant, this is essential training for anyone in a DSL role.
👉 Book now: acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training

Flexible learning, essential knowledge.

Join our Basic Safeguarding online session and gain a strong foundation in child protection from the comfort of your own setting or home.
Perfect for practitioners across early years, schools, and organisations working with children.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
💻 Online
🎟 £40pp
👉 Book now: acornearlyyears.org.uk/book-training