Courses

Mandatory training and other courses

Visit Bolton's Learning and Development - Working with Children webpage for First Aid, Safeguarding, Childminder, and Health and Safety courses. For mental health and wellbeing courses, see: Mental Health Training Programme 2026-2027. For business development support and training, visit the: GM Business Growth Hub.

 

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Out of School Club (OOSC) Network Briefing | 21st October 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Online

21-10-2026

An opportunity for registered Out of School Providers in Bolton to meet their peers and discuss contemporary issues affecting OOSC's.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 21st October 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

21-10-2026

Following the success of 'Supporting Inclusive Practice in Reception', we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 9th November and 23rd November 2026 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Harvey Best Start Family Hub

09-11-2026

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.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 18th November 2026 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

18-11-2026

Following the success of 'Supporting Inclusive Practice in Reception', we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 7th January 2027 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

07-01-2027

Following on from previous successes, we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 25th February and 11th March 2027 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Best Start Family Hub

25-02-2027

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.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 9th March 2027 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

09-03-2027

Following on from previous successes, we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 13th May 2027 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

13-05-2027

Following on from previous successes, we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

Out of School Club (OOSC) Network Briefing | 20th May 2027 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Harvey Family Hub

20-05-2027

An opportunity for registered Out of School Providers in Bolton to meet their peers and discuss contemporary issues affecting OOSC's.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 14th June 2027 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

14-06-2027

Following on from previous successes, we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For Reception Leaders and staff, Schools,  Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs and PVI's, Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

Annual Communication Champion Workshop | 24th June 2027 | 10:30am - 12:00noon

24-06-2027

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 | 24th June 2027 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm

24-06-2027

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 | 24th June 2027 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

24-06-2027

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.