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Raising Early Achievement in Literacy - Making it REAL in Bolton | 2 Day Training - 14th and 21st January 2025 | 9:00am to 4:00pm
14-01-2025
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. This is a training programme for group providers who deliver the EYFS to funded 3 and 4-year-olds. Find out if you are eligible and express an interest in being part of this training programme.
Bolton Early Years Community of Practice Network | 16th January 2025 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
16-01-2025
This is a termly face to face communication and language focused network session. Network with other early years practitioners, leaders, managers and communication champions to share good practice. This network will focus on 'How we promote communication and language in our nursery'. Facilitated by EYPDP Champions and Bolton Start Well.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 22nd January 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
22-01-2025
Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
Supporting Children and Families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | 6th February 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm
06-02-2025
A workshop jointly delivered by the Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS) and the Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service (ACIS). For practitioners in schools and settings working with children aged 0-5 for whom English is an additional language. Discover resources, strategies and activities to support and engage children and hear about the services available in Bolton.
Communication Champion Workshop | 11th February 2025 | 4:15pm - 5:45pm
11-02-2025
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.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 13th February 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
13-02-2025
A face-to-face training session. Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 11th March 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
11-03-2025
A face-to-face training session. Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
ELKLAN 3-5s | Tuesday 29th April 2025 for 10 Weeks | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Start Well Centre
29-04-2025
ELKLAN 3-5s is a 10-week accredited course for EYPs working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Friday 21st March 2025. An externally accredited 10 week speech and language course for early years practitioners working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. Discover ELKLAN teaching methods and activities designed to support and engage children. Part-funded for settings and schools.
Bolton Early Years Community of Practice Network | 14th May 2025 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
14-05-2025
This is a termly face to face communication and language focused network session. Network with other early years practitioners, leaders, managers and communication champions to share good practice. This network will focus on 'Supporting children's early achievement in literacy'. Facilitated by EYPDP Champions and Bolton Start Well.
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.
Embedding a Language Rich Environment | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Use your communication and language toolkit to develop sequenced, progressive communication and language provision. Enabling adults as the main resource.
Introduction to the Role of a Communication Champion | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Learn more about the role of the Communication Champion and ways to embed communication and language in your setting.
Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | E-learning
10-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Explore essential knowledge and tools to support families and children for whom English is an additional language.
An Introduction to the WellComm Toolkit for Childminders | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. E-learning for Childminders in Bolton which will focus on the WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit training and how to access the resources.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This e-learning training is aimed at those who have already completed WellComm face to face training. Learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit for Public Health Nurses | E-learning
11-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. The interactive course will help Public Health Nurses to learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.
The Early Communication and Language Journey | E-learning (including BLANK & ICW)
12-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Designed to help practitioners understand typical communication and language development of early years children. This package includes three modules: 1. Communication and Language Journey 2. Information Carrying Words 3. BLANK Level Questions. This course was rewritten in June 2023 following the revised EYFS and updated Communication and Language Pathway.
Early Years Based Information Carrying (EYBIC) Work Pack | E-learning
13-08-2025
This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Find out more about practical ideas, strategies and effective intervention that supports children at risk of speech and language delay.