https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:46:27 +0000 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:46:27 +0000 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/118/bolton-start-well-early-years-education-and-childcare-update This early years update is distributed by email on Fridays, currently biweekly. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/863/job-vacancy-assistant-playworker-or-qualified-playworker Schools Out Kids Club Closing Date: 18th September 2026 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/862/foundational-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-2026-2027 Free classroom and in-house bespoke training options available. Delivered by Thrive Manchester. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/861/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. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/470/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. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/860/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. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/859/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. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/858/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. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/857/a-fond-farewell We must say goodbye to Sheron Kantor, Start Well: Senior Quality and Outcomes Consultant who will leave Bolton Start Well to start a new role next month. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/856/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. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/855/think-equal-level-1-online-orientation-sessions-and-fully-funded-book-resources Sign up by the 18th Sep 2026. The online orientation session will take place in Sep/Oct. You only need to attend one session. Suitable as a refresher or to those completely new to the programme. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/702/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. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/854/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. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/853/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. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/851/call-to-action-tackling-child-neglect-in-bolton Strengthening our response to child neglect in Bolton. Tackling neglect is everyone’s business. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/850/working-with-fathers-gm-workforce-survey This survey is open to all paid and unpaid early years and childcare colleagues. The insights from this survey will inform local service development - please cascade to all colleagues. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/849/new-safeguarding-guidance The DfE has published new safeguarding guidance for early years providers to help practitioners, managers, and childminders understand and apply the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the EYFS. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/848/key-changes-to-the-eyfs-statutory-framework-1st-september-2026-safer-recruitment Information for childminders and group and school-based providers. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/847/talking-walk-ins-for-pre-school-children-and-their-families Important information about system-wide changes affecting current early years and pre-school pathways into Bolton NHS Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) going forward. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:43:00 +0100 https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/845/early-years-providers-operating-in-hot-weather Remember if you change your operating hours during this hot spell, Ofsted need to be informed. You can do this by emailing on enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0100