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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Communication Champion Workshop | 1st July 2025 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm

01-07-2025

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.

45 Seats Free

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

Department for Education Early Years Child Development Training

01-08-2025

Free DfE online training covering child and brain development, PSED and Communication and Language. Training accessed via child-development-training.education.gov.uk

0 Seats Free

Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 0-3s | E-learning

14-08-2025

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.

100 Seats Free

Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 3-4s | E-learning

14-08-2025

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.

100 Seats Free

New GMCA WellComm Training | 16th and 30th September 2025 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Start Well Centre

16-09-2025

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.

20 Seats Free

Childminders: 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 and Jenny Burgeen, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For registered Childminders in Bolton.

100 Seats Free