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.

Join one of the free 45 min BBC CBeebies Champion Training session.

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New GMCA WellComm Training | 12th and 26th March 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Family Hub

12-03-2026

This New Gold Standard 'GMCA WellComm Training' provides participants with a deeper level of knowledge and the skills to know how to effectively use both the WellComm screen and the interventions. Join us for 2 half-day sessions as we focus on the use of the WellComm as a screening tool and undertake a deep dive into the interventions, results monitoring, and how we review progress.

Making Sense of Autism | 12th March 2026 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm

12-03-2026

Delivered by Green Fold Special School, in this course you will: Understand how autism affects children. Recognise an individuals strengths. Explore adjustments to support children. For practitioners working in wraparound childcare.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 8th and 22nd May 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Family Hub

08-05-2026

This New Gold Standard 'GMCA WellComm Training' provides participants with a deeper level of knowledge and the skills to know how to effectively use both the WellComm screen and the interventions. Join us for 2 half-day sessions as we focus on the use of the WellComm as a screening tool and undertake a deep dive into the interventions, results monitoring, and how we review progress.

EYFS Out of School Club (OOSC) Network Meeting | 14th May 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Harvey Family Hub

14-05-2026

An opportunity for registered Out of School Providers in Bolton to meet and discuss wraparound childcare and any government policy updates. If you would like to bring your lunch to this face to face network at Harvey Family Hub, please do! We will provide warm drinks.

Annual Communication Champion Workshop | 1st July 2026 | 10:30am - 12:00noon

01-07-2026

Communication is everyone's responsibility! The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, reflect on communication and language in your setting, school or service and share experiences, news and updates. This annual workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing.

Annual Communication Champion Workshop | 1st July 2026 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm

01-07-2026

Communication is everyone's responsibility! The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, reflect on communication and language in your setting, school or service and share experiences, news and updates. This annual workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing.

Annual Communication Champion Workshop | 1st July 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

01-07-2026

Communication is everyone's responsibility! The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, reflect on communication and language in your setting, school or service and share experiences, news and updates. This annual workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing.