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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
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EYFS Leadership Network Meeting for Schools at Kearsley West Primary School | 9th October 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
09-10-2024
This termly facilitated network opportunity allows EYFS Leaders in Schools to review key topics throughout the academic year, with time in between for self-reflection. Meeting venue: Kearsley West Primary School.
Childminders: What to expect from your Ofsted Inspection | Part 2: 9th October 2024 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Online
09-10-2024
A session that will provide you with a window into what inspection looks like and what you can do to ensure you can confidently contribute to your inspection.
Supporting Inclusive Practice in Reception (Invite Only) | 11th October 2024 | 9:30am - 11:30pm
11-10-2024
This is an invite only session. An opportunity to consider best practice to meet SEND needs in reception class. Max two per setting.
What to Expect from your Ofsted Inspection Part 1 and 2 - OOSC's
15-10-2024
These sessions provide a window into what inspection looks like and what you can do to ensure you can confidently contribute to your inspection. Part 1 - Online. Part 2 - Harvey Start Well Centre.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 16th October 2024 | 8:30am - 10:00am
16-10-2024
This face to face briefing at Bolton Mere Hall, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. As an alternative, an online briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 21st October 2024.
EYFS Briefing for Childminders (Online) | 17th October 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
17-10-2024
Keeping you up to date on all the latest developments in the Early Years Foundation Stage to support your professional development. This session will be held online.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 21st October 2024 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm
21-10-2024
This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access at a later date for team reflections and discussion. As an alternative, a face to face briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 16th October 2024.
Safeguarding Policy into Practice | 7th November 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00noon
07-11-2024
This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.
Safeguarding Policy into Practice | 7th November 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
07-11-2024
This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.
Communication Champion Workshop | 14th November 2024 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm
14-11-2024
Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.
Managers Network Meeting | 20th November 2024 | 9:30am - 11:00am
20-11-2024
This facilitated network event allows Managers and Room Leaders in Settings the opportunity to review current key topics.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 20th November 2024 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
20-11-2024
Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
Working with under twos (Babies) | 22nd November 2024 | 9:30am - 11:30am
22-11-2024
A two hour face to face workshop designed to help early years practitioners to effectively support learning and development in the first two years of life.
Supporting Early Years Transitions | 27th November 2024 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm
27-11-2024
Providing the opportunity to look at an example Early Years Transition document to help you review and write your own transition policy. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on transition in general, through discussion and activities. In addition, we will explore effective SEND transitions.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 28th November 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
28-11-2024
A face-to-face training session. Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
Level 2 Award: Safe Handling and Administration of Medications for Children, Including Ofsted Requirements | 4th December 2024 | 9:30am - 4:30pm
04-12-2024
The Learning and Development Service offer this face to face 1 day course that gives delegates the knowledge required to administer medicines safely and efficiently to children, in line with policies, legislation, safety practice and Ofsted standards. Please book directly with the Learning and Development Service.
2 Year Old Network Event | 5th December 2024 | 9:30am - 11:00am
05-12-2024
As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 17th January 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am
17-01-2025
This face to face briefing at Bolton Mere Hall, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. As an alternative, an online briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 24th January 2025.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 24th January 2025 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm
24-01-2025
This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access at a later date for team reflections and discussion. As an alternative, a face to face briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 17th January 2025.
Early Years and Childcare Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Network Meeting | 28th January 2025 | 9:30am - 12:30pm
28-01-2025
This annual 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. You will hear from Bolton Safeguarding partnership colleagues from services boroughwide.
SENCO Network | 30th January 2025 | 3:45pm - 5:45pm
30-01-2025
This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.
SENCO Network | 30th January 2025 | 6:00pm- 8:00pm
30-01-2025
This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.
Daycare: What to expect from your Ofsted Inspection | Part 2 - 5th February 2025 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Harvey Start Well Centre
05-02-2025
Following on from Part 1, (e-learning recorded by Ofsted), Part 2 will enable you to reflect on your practice and unpick the Ofsted Inspection handbook, grade descriptors and consider inspection trends so that you are fully prepared for your next Ofsted inspection.
Supporting Children and Families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | 6th February 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
06-02-2025
A workshop jointly delivered by the Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS) and the Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service (ACIS). For practitioners in schools and settings working with children aged 0-5 for whom English is an additional language. Discover resources, strategies and activities to support and engage children and hear about the services available in Bolton.
Communication Champion Workshop | 11th February 2025 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm
11-02-2025
Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.
Childminders: What to expect from your Ofsted Inspection | Part 2: 13th February 2025 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Online
13-02-2025
Following on from Part 1, (e-learning recorded by Ofsted), Part 2 will enable you to reflect on your practice and unpick the Ofsted Inspection handbook, grade descriptors and consider inspection trends so that you are fully prepared for your next Ofsted inspection.
Level 2 Award: Safe Handling and Administration of Medications for Children, Including Ofsted Requirements | 27th February 2025 | 9:30am - 4:30pm
27-02-2025
The Learning and Development Service offer this face to face 1 day course that gives delegates the knowledge required to administer medicines safely and efficiently to children, in line with policies, legislation, safety practice and Ofsted standards. Please book directly with the Learning and Development Service.
Childminder Saturday Network and Training Event | 29th March 2025 | 9:00am - 1:30pm
29-03-2025
This annual Saturday event for Bolton Early Years Registered Childminders provides an opportunity to meet, network, and participate in professional development activity. Expect a fun, interactive, and educational session.
Managers Network Meeting | 2nd April 2025 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Bolton School
02-04-2025
This facilitated network event allows Managers and Room Leaders in Settings the opportunity to review key topics at opportune points throughout the academic year, with time in between for self-reflection.
ELKLAN 3-5s | Tuesday 29th April 2025 for 10 Weeks | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Start Well Centre
29-04-2025
ELKLAN 3-5s is a 10-week accredited course for EYPs working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Friday 21st March 2025. An externally accredited 10 week speech and language course for early years practitioners working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. Discover ELKLAN teaching methods and activities designed to support and engage children. Part-funded for settings and schools.
SENCO Network | 1st May 2025 | 3:45pm - 5:45pm
01-05-2025
This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.
SENCO Network | 1st May 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
01-05-2025
This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 12th June 2025 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm
12-06-2025
This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access at a later date for team reflections and discussion. As an alternative, a face to face briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 13th June 2025.
EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 13th June 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am
13-06-2025
This face to face briefing at Bolton Mere Hall, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. As an alternative, an online briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 12th June 2025.
2 Year Old Network Event | 19th June 2025 | 9:30am - 11:00am
19-06-2025
As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.
EYFS Network Meeting for Leaders in Schools and Daycare | 25th June 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | The Valley Community Primary School
25-06-2025
This facilitated network opportunity will allow EYFS leaders in Schools and Daycare settings the opportunity to come together to look at key topics in the summer term. Meeting venue: The Valley Community Primary School.
Communication Champion Workshop | 1st July 2025 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm
01-07-2025
Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.
Safeguarding Policy into Practice | 10th July 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00noon
10-07-2025
This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.
Safeguarding Policy into Practice | 10th July 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
10-07-2025
This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.
Introduction to the Role of a Childminder | Online
01-08-2025
Interested in becoming a Childminder? Find out all you need to know to get started by completing this online course. You can register and complete this training at your own convenience. Please note, this Moodle course is being moved over to the Bolton Council 'Open Access Learning Platform' at the end of June 2024. Please complete your course on this platform before the end of June 2024.
Department for Education Early Years Child Development Training
01-08-2025
Free DfE online training covering child and brain development, PSED and Communication and Language. Training accessed via child-development-training.education.gov.uk
Behaviour and self-regulation in the early years | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course aims to support practitioners to learn ways to manage inappropriate behaviour and conflict in early years and understand how to prevent meltdowns and misunderstandings.
The Role of the Early Years SENCO | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Meeting the needs of children with SEND in the Early Years.
Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Explore essential knowledge and tools to support families and children for whom English is an additional language.
Introduction to the Role of a Communication Champion | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Learn more about the role of the Communication Champion and ways to embed communication and language in your setting.
Embedding a Language Rich Environment | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Use your communication and language toolkit to develop sequenced, progressive communication and language provision. Enabling adults as the main resource.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This e-learning training is aimed at those who have already completed WellComm face to face training. Learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
An Introduction to the WellComm Toolkit for Childminders | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. E-learning for Childminders in Bolton which will focus on the WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit training and how to access the resources.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit for Public Health Nurses | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. The interactive course will help Public Health Nurses to learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
Teaching Maths in the Early Years | E-Learning Package (Including The Number Journey)
12-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Bolton Start Well in collaboration with The Turing North West Maths Hub have developed this interactive E-learning package. The package includes four modules: 1. Number Journey 2. Counting and Cardinality 3. Subitising 4. Spatial Awareness
The Early Communication and Language Journey | E-learning (including BLANK & ICW)
12-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Designed to help practitioners understand typical communication and language development of early years children. This package includes three modules: 1. Communication and Language Journey 2. Information Carrying Words 3. BLANK Level Questions. This course was rewritten in June 2023 following the revised EYFS and updated Communication and Language Pathway.
Phase 1 Phonics | E-learning
12-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. A focus on developing phonological awareness, the building blocks for reading and writing.
Mark Making to Writing Journey | E-learning
12-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. The interactive course is designed to help practitioners to support children in early years education to develop the physical skills needed to become confident writers. Please allow up to 2½ hours to complete the full course, although you can stop and restart at any point.
Early Years Based Information Carrying (EYBIC) Work Pack | E-learning
13-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Find out more about practical ideas, strategies and effective intervention that supports children at risk of speech and language delay.
Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 0-3s | E-learning
14-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children under 3 years old.
Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 3-4s | E-learning
14-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children aged 3-4 years.
Out of School Clubs: What to expect from your inspection | E-learning
31-08-2025
This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer for Ofsted and Katie Sparrow, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For Leaders and Mangers in Out of School Clubs.
Daycare: What to expect from your inspection | E-learning
31-08-2025
This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer and Patricia Graham, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For Leaders and Mangers in Daycare settings.
Childminders: What to expect from your inspection | E-learning
31-08-2025
This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer and Jenny Burgeen, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For registered Childminders in Bolton.