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Start Well Course Overview 2025/26
Key training dates for Bolton Early Years Providers in Schools, Daycare, Out of Schools Clubs and Childminders.
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BSCP Newsletter: September 2026
This month's newsletter focuses on child neglect. Please consider the information a priority read.
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Safeguarding: Prevent Training (preventing radicalisation)
Completing Prevent training is part of the government statutory guidance for local authorities and all staff with safeguarding responsibilities such as Designated Safeguarding lead, deputy etc.
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Termly Early Years Music Network Meetings 2026 and 2027
All early years practitioners with an interest in developing music practices are welcome! Free to attend, two venues!
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Bolton Community College: Free British Sign Language (BSL) Training Courses
For eligible staff working in front-line public services.
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Household Support Project by The Crescent Food Bank
The project is designed to provide practical support to households experiencing financial hardship. Apply by Wed 30th Sep 2026 by 9pm.
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Stoptober 2026: Stop Smoking Campaign
Find information about this years stop smoking campaign (Stoptober) and where to find free help, advice, and support in Bolton to help you quit for good.
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Funded Places: National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership
Registration now open!
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Bolton Start Well | Early Years Education and Childcare Update
This early years update is distributed by email on Fridays, currently biweekly.
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Foundational Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 2026-2027
Free classroom and in-house bespoke training options available. Delivered by Thrive Manchester.
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A Special Approach to Making it REAL in Bolton: Parent Workshops - Stories, Sounds and Sensory Play
Upcoming parent / carer workshop dates in Autumn 2026. Sessions are online, free to attend and include free resources for families to use at home.
