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With the early years sectors' needs in mind


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

Talking Walk-in Starting 21st September 2026

17 Aug 2026

Talking Walk-in drop-in sessions for preschool children and their families replacing the current EY/PSCC pathways will be available from the 21 September 2026, in Best Start Family Hubs.

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A Fond Farewell

17 Aug 2026

We must say goodbye to Sheron Kantor, Start Well: Senior Quality and Outcomes Consultant who will leave Bolton Start Well to start a new role next month.

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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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