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Start Well Course Overview 2024/25
Key training dates for Bolton Early Years Providers in Schools, Daycare, Out of Schools Clubs and Childminders.
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Changes to the Early Years Educator level 3 criteria
The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking views on proposed revisions to the criteria that underpin the early years educator level 3 criteria.
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Understanding Your Child Solihull Approach: online courses for residents of Bolton
Bolton residents - access FREE courses designed to help you understand your child’s feelings, as well as focus on your own feelings as you go through family life. Understand the changes in your child’s development and how to make the most out of each relationship.
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Bolton Together: Parent and Carer Support Offer
Peer support groups for parents and carers of children any age. For families with children experiencing mental or emotional health difficulties.
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Make Christmas Calmer - Free Christmas Sensory Survival Kit
SIE has created a FREE Christmas Sensory Survival Kit to help those experiencing sensory integration or sensory processing differences better manage the sensory challenges of the season.
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Bolton College Playworker Training: NCFE CACHE Level 2
Level 2 Diploma in Playwork - To commence from January 2023 (with enough interest). Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - Commencement date to be confirmed.
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Foundation Years vodcast on online safety
Foundation Years Vodcast on Online Safety
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GMCA Recruitment and retention project
GMCA Recruitment and retention project
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Nationwide campaign goes live to help improve children’s early language
The DfE have launched new online resources to promote the importance of the home learning environment (HLE) in boosting children’s language and socio-emotional development in the early years.
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Foundational Economy Innovation Fund
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)’s new Foundational Economy Innovation Fund will provide grants for businesses and organisations Greater Manchester’s foundational or everyday economy to trial innovative new ideas and improve ways of working.
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Fully Funded Early Years Training Offer
Staff working in Greater Manchester’s Early Years industry are being offered fully funded training opportunities to help children achieve their potential.