Course Detail
Bolton Start Well Conference | Belonging in Bolton, Inclusive Early Years Practice | 7th March 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
£50.00
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Belonging in Bolton
Inclusive Early Years Practice
The conference aim is to inspire early years practitioners to:
- Nurture a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion.
- Recognise the barriers and find solutions to help every child to feel valued and belong.
- Improve practice through advice and challenge.
- Engage in reflective practice as we officially launch 'Bolton’s Early Years Inclusive Quality Award' sharing examples, case studies, and lessons learned from the pilot.
Who is this conference for?
Bolton early years leaders, managers, room leaders and practitioners in daycare, school, and out of school settings, including childminders.
Keynote speakers
Julian Grenier CBE, Early Years Consultant and Author
Julian aims to inspire early years practitioners to nurture a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion, highlighting some of the barriers and considering the solutions to help every child to feel valued and belong.
Julie Mellor, Attention Autism™
Julie will provide an overview of Attention Autism and the Curiosity Programme.
Suzanne Pendleton, Start Well SEND and Inclusion Lead
Hear about 'Bolton’s Early Years Inclusive Quality Award'. Suzanne will share examples, case studies, and lessons learned from the recent pilot study.
Celebration of Diverse Bolton
In addition to keynotes, there will be a celebration of diverse Bolton with partners including:
- Bolton’s Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service (ACIS)
- Information Advisory Service (IAS)
- Woodbridge College
- Octagon Theatre
- Library and Museum Services
- Bolton Music Service
- Bolton Families Information Service
- Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS)
General information
The day will also include a variety of exhibits and opportunities to share practice
Refreshments including pastries on arrival and a buffet lunch is included.
Delegate rate: £50 per delegate
Booking Arrangements
E-mail: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk if you need assistance when booking online.
Lunch and refreshments included.
Please let us know if you have any dietary or accessibility requirements upon booking.
Commitments and Cancellations
All requests for cancellations must be sent in writing to: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk. Charges will become effective on the date when written confirmation is received.
As low numbers can affect the viability of a course, we have to apply a charge if notice is not received in good time. The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below:
| Calendar days’ notice before the start date of the course | Fee applicable |
|---|---|
| 29 calendar days or more | No charge |
| Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive) | 50% of course fee |
| Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive) | Full course fee |
| Failure to attend | Treated as late cancellation and full course fee will be charged |
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. A full refund will be given in the event of cancellation. Prices are valid until 31st August 2025.