Courses

27-11-2024

Providing the opportunity to look at an example Early Years Transition document to help you review and write your own transition policy. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on transition in general, through discussion and activities. In addition, we will explore effective SEND transitions.

28-11-2024

A face-to-face training session. Learn how the WellComm Toolkit fits into the Bolton Communication and Language Pathway to help identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.

28-11-2024

Following the success of 'Supporting Inclusive Practice in Reception', we are offering a further multiagency solution circle workshop for all early years education and childcare providers in Bolton. For PVIs, Schools, Practitioners, Managers, Senior Leaders, EYFS Leaders, EY SENCOs, Childminders. Jointly delivered by Bolton Start Well, The Educational Psychology Service, and EYCLDS.

04-12-2024

The Learning and Development Service offer this face to face 1 day course that gives delegates the knowledge required to administer medicines safely and efficiently to children, in line with policies, legislation, safety practice and Ofsted standards. Please book directly with the Learning and Development Service.

05-12-2024

As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.

14-01-2025

Making it REAL is an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes for young children based on the original REAL study of Cathy Nutbrown and Peter Hannon at the University of Sheffield. This is a training programme for group providers who deliver the EYFS to funded 3 and 4-year-olds. Find out if you are eligible and express an interest in being part of this training programme.

15-01-2025

This face to face session will support participants to build a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through practical activities and discussion with experienced practitioners.

16-01-2025

This is a termly face to face communication and language focused network session. Network with other early years practitioners, leaders, managers and communication champions to share good practice. This network will focus on 'How we promote communication and language in our nursery'. Facilitated by EYPDP Champions and Bolton Start Well.

17-01-2025

This face to face briefing at Bolton Mere Hall, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. As an alternative, an online briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 24th January 2025.

24-01-2025

This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access at a later date for team reflections and discussion. As an alternative, a face to face briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 17th January 2025.

28-01-2025

This annual network event allows DSLs the opportunity to keep up to date with safeguarding news, access CPD opportunities and to network with other DSLs in Bolton. You will hear from Bolton Safeguarding partnership colleagues from services boroughwide.

30-01-2025

This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.

30-01-2025

This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.

05-02-2025

Following on from Part 1, (e-learning recorded by Ofsted), Part 2 will enable you to reflect on your practice and unpick the Ofsted Inspection handbook, grade descriptors and consider inspection trends so that you are fully prepared for your next Ofsted inspection.

06-02-2025

A workshop jointly delivered by the Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS) and the Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service (ACIS). For practitioners in schools and settings working with children aged 0-5 for whom English is an additional language. Discover resources, strategies and activities to support and engage children and hear about the services available in Bolton.

11-02-2025

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.

13-02-2025

Following on from Part 1, (e-learning recorded by Ofsted), Part 2 will enable you to reflect on your practice and unpick the Ofsted Inspection handbook, grade descriptors and consider inspection trends so that you are fully prepared for your next Ofsted inspection.

27-02-2025

The Learning and Development Service offer this face to face 1 day course that gives delegates the knowledge required to administer medicines safely and efficiently to children, in line with policies, legislation, safety practice and Ofsted standards. Please book directly with the Learning and Development Service.

27-02-2025

These workshops are planned to support those who work with children aged 3 years and under. Each workshop will have a different focus and will provide practical ideas to help enhance children’s early experiences. This workshop will focus on 'Physical Skills and Strength'.

05-03-2025

A face to face workshop to find out more about using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in your setting or school. This session is for you if you do not have an ASQ pack in your setting or if you already have one but do not have anyone trained to use it.

29-03-2025

This annual Saturday event for Bolton Early Years Registered Childminders provides an opportunity to meet, network, and participate in professional development activity. Expect a fun, interactive, and educational session.

01-04-2025

This session is for colleagues who are completing the EYFS profile assessment for the first time. It covers the principles and assessment guidance as set out in the EYFSP handbook.

02-04-2025

This facilitated network event allows Managers and Room Leaders in settings the opportunity to review key topics at opportune points throughout the academic year, with time in between for self-reflection. The main focus of this session will be wraparound care. Venue: Bolton School

03-04-2025

This session is for colleagues who are completing the EYFS profile assessment for the first time. It covers the principles and assessment guidance as set out in the EYFSP handbook.

23-04-2025

These workshops are planned to support those who work with children aged 3 years and under. Each workshop will have a different focus and will provide practical ideas to help enhance children’s early experiences. This workshop will focus on 'Supporting Parents'.

29-04-2025

ELKLAN 3-5s is a 10-week accredited course for EYPs working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Friday 21st March 2025. An externally accredited 10 week speech and language course for early years practitioners working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. Discover ELKLAN teaching methods and activities designed to support and engage children. Part-funded for settings and schools.

01-05-2025

This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.

01-05-2025

This termly face to face network event offers Early Years SENCOs the opportunity to come together, engage in CPD and share experiences, challenges and solutions. The session will include information to support children's sensory needs.

14-05-2025

This is a termly face to face communication and language focused network session. Network with other early years practitioners, leaders, managers and communication champions to share good practice. This network will focus on 'Supporting children's early achievement in literacy'. Facilitated by EYPDP Champions and Bolton Start Well.

05-06-2025

A face to face workshop to find out more about using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in your setting or school. This session is for you if you do not have an ASQ pack in your setting or if you already have one but do not have anyone trained to use it.

12-06-2025

This live online briefing will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. We aim to record the briefing for practitioners to access at a later date for team reflections and discussion. As an alternative, a face to face briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 13th June 2025.

13-06-2025

This face to face briefing at Bolton Mere Hall, will include national and local news and updates from Quality and Outcomes, SEND, Communication and Language and partner services for practitioners in Schools and Daycare settings. As an alternative, an online briefing covering the same agenda will take place on 12th June 2025.

16-06-2025

These workshops are planned to support those who work with children aged 3 years and under. Each workshop will have a different focus and will provide practical ideas to help enhance children’s early experiences. This workshop will focus on 'The Environment'.

19-06-2025

As part of our shared ambition to 'narrow the gap' in Bolton, focusing on the most vulnerable children, we are working with providers of early education places to continue the 2-year-old network events on a biannual basis. Sessions will provide a forum for colleagues to focus on pedagogy, practice, and will allow for discussions on specific topics.

25-06-2025

This facilitated network opportunity will allow EYFS leaders in Schools and Daycare settings the opportunity to come together to look at key topics in the summer term. The main focus of this session is school-readiness. Meeting venue: The Valley Community Primary School.

01-07-2025

Communication is everyone's responsibility! This termly face to face workshop is in addition to the termly Communication and Language updates at the Early Years and Childcare Briefing. The workshop is an opportunity for new and experienced Communication Champions to come together, share experiences, news and updates and engage in CPD topics chosen by the Communication Champions attending.

10-07-2025

This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.

10-07-2025

This training will provide the opportunity to look at the Bolton Safeguarding Guidance document. We will focus on how policy is put into practice in your EYFS setting and reflect on safeguarding in general, through discussion and activities.

01-08-2025

Free DfE online training covering child and brain development, PSED and Communication and Language. Training accessed via child-development-training.education.gov.uk

01-08-2025

Interested in becoming a Childminder? Find out all you need to know to get started by completing this online course. You can register and complete this training at your own convenience. Please note, this Moodle course is being moved over to the Bolton Council 'Open Access Learning Platform' at the end of June 2024. Please complete your course on this platform before the end of June 2024.

10-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course aims to support practitioners to learn ways to manage inappropriate behaviour and conflict in early years and understand how to prevent meltdowns and misunderstandings.

10-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Use your communication and language toolkit to develop sequenced, progressive communication and language provision. Enabling adults as the main resource.

10-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Learn more about the role of the Communication Champion and ways to embed communication and language in your setting.

10-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Explore essential knowledge and tools to support families and children for whom English is an additional language.

10-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Meeting the needs of children with SEND in the Early Years.

11-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. E-learning for Childminders in Bolton which will focus on the WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit training and how to access the resources.

11-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This e-learning training is aimed at those who have already completed WellComm face to face training. Learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.

11-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. The interactive course will help Public Health Nurses to learn how to identify young children at risk of speech, language or communication difficulties and support them to improve their language skills.

12-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. The interactive course is designed to help practitioners to support children in early years education to develop the physical skills needed to become confident writers. Please allow up to 2½ hours to complete the full course, although you can stop and restart at any point.

12-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. A focus on developing phonological awareness, the building blocks for reading and writing.

12-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Bolton Start Well in collaboration with The Turing North West Maths Hub have developed this interactive E-learning package. The package includes four modules: 1. Number Journey 2. Counting and Cardinality 3. Subitising 4. Spatial Awareness

12-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Designed to help practitioners understand typical communication and language development of early years children. This package includes three modules: 1. Communication and Language Journey 2. Information Carrying Words 3. BLANK Level Questions. This course was rewritten in June 2023 following the revised EYFS and updated Communication and Language Pathway.

13-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. Find out more about practical ideas, strategies and effective intervention that supports children at risk of speech and language delay.

14-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children under 3 years old.

14-08-2025

This E-Learning package is available upon request to access any time. This course creatively explores how every child communication resources and the Start Well Stories can be used to develop two crucial aspects of early reading development: Word recognition and language comprehension for children aged 3-4 years.

31-08-2025

This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer and Jenny Burgeen, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For registered Childminders in Bolton.

31-08-2025

This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer and Patricia Graham, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For Leaders and Mangers in Daycare settings.

31-08-2025

This hour long webinar is available to watch in your own time on the Bolton Start Well E-learning platform. Hear from Rachel Flesher HMI, Early Years Senior Officer for Ofsted and Katie Sparrow, Early Years Regulatory Inspector, about how inspectors conduct inspections. Gain an understanding of how to prepare for your inspection and what to expect! For Leaders and Mangers in Out of School Clubs.