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Early Years and Childcare Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Network Meeting | 11th November 2026 | 9:15am - 11:45am

11-11-2026

For DSLs (and Deputy DSLs) in PVI settings only. This termly network event allows DSLs the opportunity to keep up to date with safeguarding news, access CPD opportunities and to network with other DSLs in Bolton. This term you will hear from the Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership colleagues, learn about the Family Reforms Early Help Process and explore the new safeguarding audit tool. The event will take place at The Bridge Church.

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.

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