Courses

12-11-2026

This workshop is designed as a session focusing on positive attachments, identification of factors that influence behaviours and positive intervention approaches. The workshop uses interactive teaching methods, practical activities and group discussion to engage learners.

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.

20-11-2026

As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.

25-11-2026

Develops understanding of how children process sensory information and how this impacts regulation, behaviour and engagement, with practical strategies to create inclusive, sensory-aware environments. Delivered by Woodbridge.

26-11-2026

Making it REAL is an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes for young children based on the original REAL study of Cathy Nutbrown and Peter Hannon at the University of Sheffield.

26-11-2026

As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.

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.

12-01-2027

This REAL Network is for practitioners who have already attended the 2-day REAL training and would like to come together to share good practice, new ideas, challenges and find out more about REAL both in Bolton and Nationally.

14-01-2027

MUST BE BOOKED BY COMPLETION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM. Attention Autism programmes are suitable for all Early Years children, both those with and without social communication difficulties. Early Years learning can be delivered inclusively through this model to great effect with a strong emphasis on speech, language, and attention skills as well as the promotion of Personal Social and Emotional skills. If this course is oversubscribed, priority will be given to schools and settings with high numbers of inclusion fund children, areas of deprivation and settings which have not accessed the training before.

20-01-2027

This GMCA initiative will help bring safer sleep principles to life.

25-01-2027

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for everyone who works with 0-5 year old’s and their families to find out more about the 5 Golden Rules for Communication. New and experienced practitioners will explore how the 5 Golden Rules for Communication can be used every day to support children’s speech, language and communication.

25-01-2027

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for everyone who works with 0-5 year old’s and their families to find out more about the 5 Golden Rules for Communication. New and experienced practitioners will explore how the 5 Golden Rules for Communication can be used every day to support children’s speech, language and communication.

26-01-2027

Bolton Music Service invite Early Years Practitioners, Managers and Leaders to attend their Early Years Music Networks - come along and try out songs and activities; share good practice, ideas and material. Book directly: https://boltonmusicservice.com/cpd/

28-01-2027

A practical training session designed to help practitioners create rich opportunities for interaction, joint attention, and early communication. With a focus on supporting children with social communication needs, including those on the ND Pathway, the session explores total communication by integrating a range of communication approaches including visual supports, and communication symbols

01-02-2027

This GMCA initiative will help bring safer sleep principles to life.

02-02-2027

Bolton Music Service invite Early Years Practitioners, Managers and Leaders to attend their Early Years Music Networks - come along and try out songs and activities; share good practice, ideas and material. Book directly: https://boltonmusicservice.com/cpd/

03-02-2027

This session will focus on the tools that can be used to identify and capture small steps in children’s progress. The session uses interactive teaching methods, practical activities and group discussion to engage learners.

24-02-2027

The session provides a forum for EYFS practitioners to gain an understanding of how they can support children’s physical and sensory needs. For EYFS staff supporting children in receipt of Inclusion Fund, ETFS Leaders, EYFS SENCOs, and all EYFS practitioners.

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.

03-03-2027

Develops understanding of how children process sensory information and how this impacts regulation, behaviour and engagement, with practical strategies to create inclusive, sensory-aware environments. Delivered by Woodbridge.

08-03-2027

This workshop is designed as a session focusing on positive attachments, identification of factors that influence behaviours and positive intervention approaches. The workshop uses interactive teaching methods, practical activities and group discussion to engage learners.

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.

21-04-2027

ELKLAN 0-3s is a 10-week accredited course for EYPs working with children aged 0-3 years and their families. The course is externally accredited. Discover ELKLAN teaching methods and activities designed to support and engage children. Part-funded for settings and schools.

28-04-2027

This 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: Online.

07-05-2027

This REAL Network is for practitioners who have already attended the 2-day REAL training and would like to come together to share good practice, new ideas, challenges and find out more about REAL both in Bolton and Nationally.

11-05-2027

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for everyone who works with 0-5 year old’s and their families to find out more about the 5 Golden Rules for Communication. New and experienced practitioners will explore how the 5 Golden Rules for Communication can be used every day to support children’s speech, language and communication.

11-05-2027

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for everyone who works with 0-5 year old’s and their families to find out more about the 5 Golden Rules for Communication. New and experienced practitioners will explore how the 5 Golden Rules for Communication can be used every day to support children’s speech, language and communication.

11-05-2027

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This 2.5 hour workshop is an opportunity for everyone who works with 0-5 year old’s and their families to find out more about the 5 Golden Rules for Communication. New and experienced practitioners will explore how the 5 Golden Rules for Communication can be used every day to support children’s speech, language and communication.

12-05-2027

A transition from nursery to reception event for practitioners, leaders, and managers in Bolton Schools, Daycare, and Childminder settings. Together, we can achieve strong partnerships for seamless transitions.

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.

14-05-2027

Explores how to build children’s confidence, self-help skills and autonomy through consistent routines, enabling environments and responsive adult support, supporting children to grow in independence from an early age.

26-05-2027

Delivered by Sugarlumps, in this session learn how to facilitate play and creativity through activities to support focus, engagement, and concentration. For EYFS staff supporting children in receipt of Inclusion Fund as well as EYFS Leaders, EYFS SENCOs, and all EYFS practitioners

26-05-2027

Delivered by Sugarlumps, in this session learn how to facilitate play and creativity through activities to support focus, engagement, and concentration. For EYFS staff supporting children in receipt of Inclusion Fund as well as EYFS Leaders, EYFS SENCOs, and all EYFS practitioners

10-06-2027

MUST BE BOOKED BY COMPLETION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM. Attention Autism programmes are suitable for all Early Years children, both those with and without social communication difficulties. Early Years learning can be delivered inclusively through this model to great effect with a strong emphasis on speech, language, and attention skills as well as the promotion of Personal Social and Emotional skills. If this course is oversubscribed, priority will be given to schools and settings with high numbers of inclusion fund children, areas of deprivation and settings which have not accessed the training before.

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.

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.

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.

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.

06-07-2027

A practical training session designed to help practitioners create rich opportunities for interaction, joint attention, and early communication. With a focus on supporting children with social communication needs, including those on the ND Pathway, the session explores total communication by integrating a range of communication approaches including visual supports, and communication symbols

28-07-2027

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children under 3 years old.

28-07-2027

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children aged 3-4 years.