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The BIG Night Out 'Starting Reception' | 12th May 2026 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm

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A transition from nursery to reception event for EYFS Practitioners, Leaders, and Managers in Bolton Schools, Daycare and Childminder settings.

Strictly 2 places per setting

Description

This session brings together EYFS Practitioners, Leaders, and Managers from Bolton Schools, Daycare and Childminder settings to collaborate on creating smooth, supported transitions for every child and their family.

The early timing of this session (inline with the allocation of school places), provides the perfect opportunity for leaders and managers to plan, take action, and establish strong connections to support children as they prepare for their next steps.

What will I learn?

The focus will be on:

• Sharing general patterns, issues, and needs of families and children in your area.
• Discussing and sharing ideas to plan and continue effective transition activities.
• Establishing and communicating school readiness expectations or pledges to ensure all children are prepared for their transition to school.
• Taking clear actions back to colleagues to implement within your teams and settings.
• Exploring ways schools and settings can stay connected, especially during the early weeks and months, as children settle into school.

By participating, leaders and managers will not only gain practical insights and strategies but also strengthen relationships between schools and settings to ensure continuity of support throughout the school year.

Why attend?

Transition periods are crucial in ensuring children feel confident, families feel supported, and teams are fully aligned. This session is an opportunity to:

• Build stronger partnerships between schools and settings.
• Share practical solutions to common challenges during transitions.
• Take proactive steps to align transition practices across teams and settings.

Together, we can achieve strong partnerships for seamless transitions.

On the night

In addition to the transition networking between daycare providers and schools, there will be a small number of carefully selected exhibitors at the event. 

• Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS)
• Start Well SEND Service
• Bolton Family Hubs
• Eden Play
• Aqualease Fish Tanks and Rock Pools
• The Muddy Puddle Teacher

Food and refreshments

There is a shared buffet as part of the evening, so please bring along a contribution of food or drink if you wish. Any leftovers will be donated to a community kitchen. Tea, coffee, and water will be provided.

Raffle prizes!

A BIG thank you to Katie Hague, Executive Head Teacher of The Orchards Federation and Sean Doherty, Headteacher at The Gates Primary School, for organising this year's raffle prizes and to the organisations that have very generously donated prizes.

Attendees could win: 

• Amazon vouchers (ranging from £50 to £100)
• A hamper of goodies, including vouchers from local businesses in Westhoughton, wine and flowers
• A FREE course and annual subscription to The Muddy Puddle Teacher 
• A full sized Eden Play timber sand tray on wheels
• An Aqualease Rockpool Experience in setting

Delivered by:  Bolton Start Well Service, Quality and Outcomes Team

Who is this event for?

This is a transition from nursery to reception event for Practitioners, Leaders, Managers, Room Leaders and Reception Class Teachers in Bolton Schools and Daycare settings (including Childminders).

Strictly 2 places per setting.

Booking Arrangements

E-mail to: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk if you need assistance when booking online.

Commitments and Cancellations

In order to maintain best value, we need to run this course on a maximum occupancy basis. If your place is confirmed but you are unable to attend, please send an alternative representative or cancel your place in writing by e-mailing: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk with a minimum of 24 hours' notice.

An administration fee of *£25 per person will be charged for the non-attendance of any individual following an online or confirmed telephone booking. These fees will be waived if you send a replacement attendee from your setting to take up your place.

Bolton Start Well operates on a not-for-profit basis. Our focus is to achieve positive meaningful outcomes. Any surplus income is reinvested to maintain and improve the quality of our services and customer care.

*With effect from January 2026, this will increase to £50 per person.

Disclaimer

If for any reason we have to cancel or postpone training, we will notify all delegates booked onto the workshop as quickly as possible.