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Expansion of Early Entitlements: Live Online Briefing for Providers of Early Education and Childcare in Bolton | 17th September 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am

17-09-2024

This session is an opportunity for early years leaders and managers in Bolton, including childminders, to hear the most up to date national information about the expansion of early education and childcare places for working parents, including feedback about sufficiency of places in Bolton and information on capital funding.

Expansion of Early Entitlements: Live Online Briefing for Providers of Early Education and Childcare in Bolton | 17th September 2024 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

17-09-2024

This session is an opportunity for early years leaders and managers in Bolton, including childminders, to hear the most up to date national information about the expansion of early education and childcare places for working parents, including feedback about sufficiency of places in Bolton and information on capital funding.

Inspiring Early Years Practice: A Course For Teaching Assistants | 19th September 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm

19-09-2024

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.

WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 26th September 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00pm

26-09-2024

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.

Expansion of Wraparound Childcare: Live Online Briefing for Providers of Wraparound Childcare in Bolton | 26th September 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am

26-09-2024

This session is an opportunity for leaders and managers in Bolton to hear the most up to date national information about the expansion of wraparound places for working parents, including feedback about sufficiency of places in Bolton and information on capital and programme funding. More information about the session will be available shortly.

Expansion of Wraparound Childcare: Live Online Briefing for Providers of Wraparound Childcare in Bolton | 26th September 2024 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

26-09-2024

This session is an opportunity for leaders and managers in Bolton to hear the most up to date national information about the expansion of wraparound places for working parents, including feedback about sufficiency of places in Bolton and information on capital and programme funding. More information about the session will be available shortly.

Supporting Children and Families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | 1st October 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00noon

01-10-2024

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.

New to Teaching the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) | 3 Day Course

04-10-2024

Suitable for recently qualified teachers or experienced teachers new to teaching the EYFS. Understand how to observe children's development using the EYFS and develop your confidence in effective observations, assessment, and planning. A three-day course with lunch and refreshments.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 16th October 2024 | 8:30am - 10:00am

16-10-2024

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 21st October 2024.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 21st October 2024 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm

21-10-2024

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 16th October 2024.

WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit | 20th November 2024 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm

20-11-2024

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.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 17th January 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am

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.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 24th January 2025 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm

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.

Supporting Children and Families with English as an Additional Language (EAL) | 6th February 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (online) | 12th June 2025 | 1:15pm - 2:45pm

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.

EYFS Briefing for Schools and Daycare Providers (Bolton Mere Hall) | 13th June 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am

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.

Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 3-4s | E-learning

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.

Get Bolton Reading Golden Nuggets 0-3s | E-learning

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.