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Bolton Start Well Conference | Belonging in Bolton, Inclusive Early Years Practice | 7th March 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

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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 Inclusion Quality Mark' 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

We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker is Julian Grenier CBE, Senior Content and Engagement Manager, Early Years at the Education Endowment Foundation.

Previously, Julian was one of His Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools (HMI) and Early Education Lead at Ofsted, Director of East London Research School and Headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre. You will remember his support as we implemented the revised EYFS.

***Additional speakers to be announced***

In addition to keynotes, there will be a celebration of diverse Bolton with partners including:

  • Bolton Information Advisory Service
  • Bolton Octagon Theatre
  • Bolton Music Service 
  • Bolton Library and Museum Services

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.