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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 | 22nd May 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
22-05-2025
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.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 12th June 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
12-06-2025
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.

Working with Under 3s: The Environment | 16th June 2025 | 9:30am - 11:30am
16-06-2025
These workshops are planned to support those who work with children aged 3 years and under. Each workshop will have a different focus and will provide practical ideas to help enhance children’s early experiences. This workshop will focus on 'The Environment'.

Early Years Solution Circle for SEND and Inclusion | 26th June 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
26-06-2025
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.

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.

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.

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.