Background
In the 2023 Spring Budget, the government announced new investments to expand childcare to support more working families to access high-quality, affordable early education and childcare. The full package of reforms to childcare announced at spring budget can be found on GOV.UK. Early education entitlements and funding update: March 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This programme aims to ensure all parents of primary school children are able to access term-time childcare in their local area from 8:00am – 6:00pm by September 2026, with rollout of the programme commencing in September 2024.
Course Description
This is a live online briefing for providers of wraparound childcare in Bolton.
This session is an opportunity for leaders and managers in Bolton to hear the most up to date national information about the expansion of wraparound places for working parents, including feedback about sufficiency of places in Bolton and information on capital and programme funding.
More information about the session will be available closer to the date.
You can submit questions in advance to elaine.gilroy@bolton.gov.uk.
Price
This is a free (fully funded) online briefing for Bolton early years leaders and managers.
Delivered by: Bolton Start Well Service, Quality and Outcomes Team
Who is this briefing for?
This online briefing is for providers of wraparound childcare in Bolton.
Booking Arrangements
E-mail: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk if you need assistance when booking online.
Course Delivery
Access is via Microsoft Teams.
Once you sign up for the session, you will be sent a welcome email with a link to join the training. This link is intended for you only and should not be shared, copyright applies.
Please note, you can access Microsoft Teams via a tablet, computer or smart phone device and you can join as a guest if you do not have an account. Alternatively, the Teams app can be downloaded for free onto a smart device prior to the event from the App Store or Google Play.
Commitments and Cancellations
In order to maintain best value, we need to run this course on a maximum occupancy basis. If your place is confirmed but you are unable to attend, please send an alternative representative or cancel your place in writing by e-mailing: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk with a minimum of 24 hours' notice.
Disclaimer
If for any reason we have to cancel or postpone training, we will notify all delegates booked onto the workshop as quickly as possible.