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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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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.
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Guide to Free Services and Activities for Families in Bolton | September to December 2026
The guide provides information for expectant families and families with children and young people aged 0-19 years or up to 25 years with SEND.
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ICON Week 2026: Supporting Parents, Protecting Babies
ICON week 26 takes place Sep 21-25 - supporting families to understand that crying is a normal part of a baby's development, and offers simple messages to help reduce stress and prevent harm.
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Benedict's Law: Allergy Safety in School - Statutory Guidance
From September 2026, schools are required to have whole school allergy awareness training.
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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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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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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.
