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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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Important Changes and New Branding: Best Start in Life
The UK Government has introduced the new Best Start in Life visual identity (includes logos for use across the early years sector) and a Parent Hub (a new website for families).
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Family Hubs Network Bite - Information for All Partners
What are Family Hubs, where are they located and what do they provide? Access this recorded session (July 2025) and presentation slides for more information.
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Wraparound Provider Training and Support
Three fully-funded courses to support wraparound childcare businesses in Bolton.
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Inclusive Education and SEND Training Programme for Schools (including Primary)
Bolton Council's Learning and Development Service has published a new Inclusive Education and SEND Training Programme.
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Check an Early Years Qualification Service - Available Now!
Early years managers can now use the new Check an Early Years Qualification digital service to quickly verify whether staff qualifications meet the requirements for staff to child ratios in England.
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Foundational Economy Innovation Fund (Includes funding for Early Education, and Childcare)
The Fund is offering grants of up to £11,000 for businesses and organisations working in or with Greater Manchester’s “foundational economy” to trial new ideas to become more productive or resilient.
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Early Years Expansion Grant Communication 2025-2026
News Bulletin - 9th April 2025 - Schools Finance Unit - Chief Executives - Early Years Expansion Grant 2025-26
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Upskill Your Workforce with Bolton College: Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeships
Bolton College offer early years apprenticeships at Level 2 or 3 to help you upskill your workforce and bring in new talent.
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Early Education and Childcare Entitlements Statutory Guidance
Bolton Early Years Consultation group - Help required
