Courses

Mandatory training and other courses

Visit Bolton's Learning and Development - Working with Children webpage for access to First Aid, Safeguarding and Mental Health and Wellbeing courses. 

Access the new Families First fully-funded training for wraparound providers in Bolton (time limited).

Access business development support and training: GM Business Growth Hub.

 

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Briefing for Early Years Leads in Schools | 1st October 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

01-10-2025

This in person briefing for Early Years Leads in Schools will include national and local news and updates from Start Well and partner services; it will help support professional development and leadership of the EYFS. Venue: The Oak Room, Inclusive Education and Learning Centre, C/o Bolton SICT, Smithills Dean Road, BL6 1JT.

EYFS Briefing for Daycare Providers | 14th October 2025 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

14-10-2025

This face to face briefing at Harvey Family Hub, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Bolton Daycare settings.

EYFS Briefing for Childminders | 14th October 2025 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

14-10-2025

Keeping you up to date on all the latest developments in the Early Years Foundation Stage to support your professional development. This face to face briefing will take place at Harvey Family Hub.

EYFS Out of School Club (OOSC) Network Event | 16th October 2025 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm

16-10-2025

An opportunity for managers and owners of Out of School Clubs to network and discuss the latest developments in Bolton and nationally. A face to face session at Harvey Family Hub.

Online EYFS Briefing for Bolton Schools, Daycare, Out of School Clubs and Childminders | 27th January 2026 | 9:30am - 11:30pm

27-01-2026

This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access later for personal development or team reflections and discussion.