Bolton Start Well

03/09/2026

ICON week is all about raising awareness with parents and carers to help them understand infant crying and cope safely during challenging moments.

Please follow the Bolton Safeguarding Children page and share the ICON week communications later this month👇

02/09/2026

Think Equal doesn't just benefit children.

The programme provides nursery practitioners with:
✅ High-quality lesson plans
✅ Ready-made resources
✅ Professional development opportunities
✅ Structured activities to support emotional wellbeing
✅ Confidence in delivering social and emotional learning

Everything is designed to fit within everyday early years practice.
Join an orientation session and find out how Think Equal could work in your setting.

📅 Deadline to express interest: 18 September 2026

👉 https://bit.ly/3SA8iD3

02/09/2026

📢 Free workshop opportunity for anyone working or volunteering with young children and families.

Participants will find out more about:
⭐The 5 Golden Rules in action
⭐How to share with parents
⭐Practical ideas and free resources

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/4muHoWv

01/09/2026

🌟 Working with 2-year-olds in Bolton?
Join a free network event to hear from local services, explore new resources, share practice & connect with colleagues.

📅 24 Sep, 6:30pm 🔗 https://bit.ly/4h69w31
📅 25 Sep, 9:30am 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yvbQqd

01/09/2026

Strong communication skills underpin children's learning, relationships, and wellbeing. The Elklan 3-5s course helps practitioners to develop practical, evidence-based strategies to support these key skills.

This 10 week accredited training course begins on Tuesday 22nd September and runs weekly until December, with a break over the October half-term.

The course cost includes all training, resource handbook, accreditation registration and certificate.

To find out more and to book your place, visit: https://bit.ly/4fteOEu

31/08/2026

Bolton providers are invited to sign up/refer families to access the programme. It's free with sessions at Harvey and Oxford Grove Best Start Family Hubs in the autumn 2026 and spring 2027 terms.

To find out more: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/854/recreate-u-learn-language-together

31/08/2026

It's your last chance to apply for Working Parents via Best Start in Life for a September start. Successful applications need to be completed by the end of TODAY for your child to start their place in September.

Find out more and apply here: https://childcare.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

31/08/2026

Parents / carers - you have a matter of hours to apply for a September start for Working Parents funded for your 9-month-old (up to school age).

Don't miss out, apply now!

The deadline is today, applications after today will be too late for a September, November or December start!

https://childcare.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

30/08/2026

You’re running out of time to apply for a Working Parents code for a September start. The deadline is tomorrow - check if you’re eligible at https://childcare.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

28/08/2026

Read the latest news and updates 28/08/2026

The 'Back to school reset guide' and the 'Guide for schools on communicating with parents about attendance' (pictured below), are useful resources on the DfE website to use/share with parents. By following the link below, you will find helpful information and resources around attendance that support...