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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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Communicating with parents about school attendance
A link to information and resources to help schools communicate well with parents and carers to support improved attendance.
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Talking Walk-in Starting 21st September 2026
Talking Walk-in drop-in sessions for preschool children and their families replacing the current EY/PSCC pathways will be available from the 21 September 2026, in Best Start Family Hubs.
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A Fond Farewell
We must say goodbye to Sheron Kantor, Start Well: Senior Quality and Outcomes Consultant who will leave Bolton Start Well to start a new role next month.
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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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Inclusive Early Years Fund 2026/27 Payments Issued
Early years providers will be receiving their Inclusive Early Years Fund (IEYF) payment for the 2026/27 financial year soon.
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Think Equal Level 1: Online Orientation Sessions and Fully Funded Book Resources
Sign up by the 18th Sep 2026. The online orientation session will take place in Sep/Oct. You only need to attend one session. Suitable as a refresher or to those completely new to the programme.
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Working with Children: First Aid Training
Bolton Council offer a variety of First Aid Training Courses including Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work.
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Recreate-U: Learn Language Together
A warm, friendly English and early learning programme for ESOL speaking parents and carers with babies up to 6 months old.
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Home-Start Host: Antenatal and Parent-Infant Support
Parent-Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Team offer FREE confidential and non-judgemental support to families expecting a baby or with a child under 2 years old.
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Job Vacancy: Nursery Nurse Level 3
Job Vacancy: Nursery Nurse Level 3 Casson Fold Day Nursery
