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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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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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Bolton Early Years Inclusive Quality Award (IQA)
An accreditation to promote and celebrate inclusive early years practice in Bolton.
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Regional Approach to Child Sexual Abuse
Please check the dates and book onto the appropriate training. For frontline practitioners, managers, and leaders in early years education and childcare.
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Reminder: All Early Years Providers - Check Eligibility of Working Parent Entitlement Codes
As we approach the halfway point of spring term 2025, it's important to check and validate codes ahead of a child taking up a place.
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New Toilet Training Guidance for Early Years Educators
Early years educators can play an important role in supporting children and their parents with toilet training.
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What’s WorkWell Bolton?
WorkWell Bolton offers personalised support for those dealing with health issues that impact their ability to work.
