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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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New Publication: Centre of Expertise on Sexual Abuse
The Centre of Expertise on Sexual Abuse has published a new step by step guide for early years provision to help improve the response to child sexual abuse.
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Recreate-U: Supporting Your Child to Be School Ready
Information about a stay, play, and learn session for families with 3 and 4 year olds in Bolton. Helping to support those with children going into Reception in September.
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Gain your Early Years Teachers Status (EYTS) with Bright Futures SCITT - Fully funded!
The opportunity is fully funded by the Department for Education.
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Screentime
Download the new Best Start in Life (BSiL) Screentime poster in A4 for display in communal areas and to share with families in your usual communications.
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Autism Parent Courses - Waiting List (Families Can Self-Refer)
Courses are for Bolton parents and carers with children who have received a diagnosis of autism. Families can self refer. Please note, there is a waiting list. Delivered by Woodbridge SEND Service.
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Current Job Vacancies at Fortalice
Are you looking for a new job opportunity. Do you care about helping people? Do you want to make a difference? Do you have an interest in Domestic Abuse? Here are the current vacancies at Fortalice
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Become a Maths Champion in 2026 with NDNA | Membership Not Required
A 12-month flexible online programme of professional development, practical resources, and expert support to help practitioners embed high quality maths into everyday play and routines.
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Ofsted’s Update: Banned Dog Breeds and Domestic Childcare
Ofsted’s position on banned dog breeds and domestic childcare.
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Can't accommodate a family? Let us know...
Whenever you are at capacity or unable to meet a families needs for childcare, please complete this short form. The information helps the authority track gaps in childcare.
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Update: Fully Funded Training Non-attendance Policy
From 1st March 2026, a £50 fee will apply for non‑attendance on fully funded training. If you can’t attend, please send another member of staff or let us know as soon as possible.
