Acorns EY Training

About Acorns

Welcome to Acorns Early Years Training Centre. Acorns was designated as a National Teaching School in September 2015 with Ludwick Nursery School as the lead school for the Alliance. In September 2021, due to the introduction of Teaching School Hubs, and the de-designation of individual teaching schools, Acorns Early Years Training Centre was created. Our …

Our Aims

“Supporting development of early years educators to build strong foundations for life” Inclusive to professionals from all settings and schools. Child centred approach making a difference to children’s lives. Children’s needs and outcomes at the heart of all we do. Support and learn from each other on a continuous learning journey. Sharing good practice and …

News & Blog

Newsletters Acorns Newsletter January 2024 Acorns newsletter November 2023 Blog

Training

School to School Support We have a longstanding history of partnership work with HFL (Herts for learning) providing brokered services for school improvement. We have a realistic understanding of the challenges that schools and settings can encounter; we provide expertise and support which impacts provision and outcomes through direct work and staff training. NPQEYL Through …

Acorns Team

Helen Ackerman Helen is the Headteacher at Ludwick Nursery School. Trained initially as a Nursery Nurse, she was inspired by the teachers that she worked alongside and went on to gain QTS in 2004, becoming a Headteacher in 2013. Helen has worked in both primary and maintained nursery schools. Helen is  passionate in supporting all …

Courses & Events

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Networks

Men in Primary and Early Years Men in Primary and  Early Years is a network group for men working in schools and settings with children from birth to seven. The aim of the group is to develop professional relationships, share good practice and pedagogy, engage in CPD and provide opportunities to visit settings. We are …

Partnership Links

Alban Teaching School Hub https://albantsh.co.uk/ Aspire Training Centre (formerly West Herts Teaching School) https://www.aspireacademiestrust.org.uk/266/the-training-centre Early Education https://www.early-education.org.uk/ The Froebel Trust https://www.froebel.org.uk/ HFL Education https://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/ The Pilgrim Partnership www.pilgrimpartnership.org Reach Out Stronger Practice Hub                                                                   …