Courses

GM Business Growth Hub: Access to training and apprenticeship programmes

The GM Skills Map offers lots of courses that can be accessed by the early years, education and childcare workforce. This offers an opportunity for continued professional development and to upskill which can support progression and retention of the workforce.

There is no need to register or log in, users can search for courses using the search bar. There is a range of courses, fully funded, part funded, co-invested or commercial and can be completed in anything from 1 hour to 7 weeks+.

Learn more here: GM Business Growth Hub: Skills Map and Leaflet.

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Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 3rd July 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

03-07-2025

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 PVIs, Schools, Practitioners, Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs, Childminders. Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

20 Seats Free

Out of School Clubs: What to expect from your inspection | E-learning

31-08-25

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.

100 Seats Free