Services

Information about our Early Years Foundation Stage offer for the early years and childcare sector and our Start Well services for families.

Funding

Details regarding a range of funding streams from the Department for Education to enable children to access high quality childcare provisions.

Resources

Resources to support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage for the early years and childcare sector.

Latest news

Bolton Start Well | Early Years Education and Childcare Update

20 Mar 2026

This early years update is distributed by email on Fridays, currently biweekly.

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Autism Parent Courses - Waiting List (Families Can Self-Refer)

12 Mar 2026

Courses are for Bolton parents and carers with children who have received a diagnosis of autism. Families can self refer. Please note, there is a waiting list. Delivered by Woodbridge SEND Service.

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Start Well Course Overview 2025/26

2 May 2025

Key training dates for Bolton Early Years Providers in Schools, Daycare, Out of Schools Clubs and Childminders.

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