Courses

Mandatory training and other courses

Visit Bolton's Learning and Development - Working with Children webpage for access to First Aid, Safeguarding and Mental Health and Wellbeing courses. 

Access the new Families First fully-funded training for wraparound providers in Bolton (time limited).

Access business development support and training: GM Business Growth Hub.

Join one of the free 45 min BBC CBeebies Champion Training session.

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E-learning | An Introduction to the WellComm Toolkit for Childminders

31-07-2026

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.

E-learning | WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit

31-07-2026

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.

E-learning | WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit for Public Health Nurses

31-07-2026

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.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 18th September and 2nd October 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Best Start Family Hub

18-09-2026

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.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 9th November and 23rd November 2026 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Harvey Best Start Family Hub

09-11-2026

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.

New GMCA WellComm Training | 25th February and 11th March 2027 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Best Start Family Hub

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.