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      <title>Bolton Start Well | Early Years Education and Childcare Update</title>
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      <description>This early years update is distributed by email on Fridays, currently biweekly.  </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Safeguarding Voices Pulse Poll: For Young People, Parents and Carers</title>
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      <description>Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) seek the views of young people, parents, and carers. Please share the pulse poll in your usual communications.</description>
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      <title>Mobile Drop-in Service by Job Centre Plus Bolton | Advice, Work, Skills and Careers Support</title>
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      <description>Get free advice and support with work skills, careers opportunities and support with the JCP. Service available across the borough in multiple locations. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Job Vacancy: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner</title>
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The Red House Nursery</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Autism Parent Courses - Waiting List (Families Can Self-Refer)</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Current Job Vacancies at Fortalice</title>
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      <description>Are you looking for a new job opportunity.&#13;
Do you care about helping people?&#13;
Do you want to make a difference?&#13;
Do you have an interest in Domestic Abuse?&#13;
Here are the current vacancies at Fortalice  </description>
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      <title>Parenting Offer Consultation</title>
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      <description>Have your say! This information is for Bolton parents, carers and adults working with children and young people, and young people (under 18 or up to 25 with SEND). Closes 20 April 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bolton Family Hubs Workforce Newsletter</title>
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      <description>Read the Family Hubs Workforce Newsletter.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Live Well Festival 2026: Activities for all ages!</title>
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      <description>Happening Wednesday 18th March 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm. No need to book, just come along!</description>
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      <title>Flourishing Foundations: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life</title>
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      <description>Taking place Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at Hindley Green Community Primary School, Hindley Green. Designed for Headteachers, EYFS Leaders and Teachers, School Improvements or Inclusion Leads.</description>
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      <title>Become a Maths Champion in 2026 with NDNA | Membership Not Required</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ofsted’s Update: Banned Dog Breeds and Domestic Childcare</title>
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      <description>Ofsted’s position on banned dog breeds and domestic childcare.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>REAL Family Fun Day | Bolton Central Library | Saturday 7th March 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm</title>
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      <description>Families with children under 5 welcome. Free to attend and no need to book. Come along, enjoy the activities that help boost early literacy, communication and language development. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Can't accommodate a family? Let us know...</title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance Update</title>
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      <description>The Department for Education has revised the statutory Early Education and Childcare guidance, which came into effect from 1 April 2025.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Fortalice is delivering training for professionals to raise awareness of how to keep children safe online.&#13;
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Update: Fully Funded Training Non-attendance Policy</title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Manchester Mental Health Bolton GP Resource Pack 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>National Storytelling Week 2026</title>
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      <description>Take part in National Storytelling Week (Monday 2 February to Sunday 8 February) with free resources available to download now! </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Early Years Providers – Quick Website Check</title>
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      <description>If you offer early years funded places, please make sure your website is up to date with clear information about charges for services as detailed in the updated Statutory guidance.</description>
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