Latest news
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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Changes to Contact Times for our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service
Public Health Nursing Team - Changes to contact times - please share with colleagues and families.
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Bolton Provider Funding Agreement 2025
Guidance on signing the Bolton Provider Funding Agreement 2025
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2-3 year old flu vaccination programme in Greater Manchester
A message for early years providers in Bolton from the Greater Manchester Screening and Immunisation Team.
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Early Years Environmental Sustainability News: Climate Action Plan and Nominated Sustainability Lead
Bringing together key research, DfE information and links to resources to support the actions you could utilise in-house to achieve a greater level of environmental sustainability.
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Termly Early Years Music Network Meetings 2025 and 2026
All early years practitioners with an interest in developing music practices are welcome! Free to attend, two venues!
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Climate Action Plan and Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Grant - available via Green Economy - for Businesses including early years providers.
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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.