Bolton Start Well

17/06/2026

Bolton Childminders 👋

Hear the latest updates from Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) and gain an awareness of current safeguarding priorities, changes, and expectations in the borough.

Book your place on the annual Childminder Safeguarding Network - It's fully funded - find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Sd9c81

17/06/2026

Last chance to get trained this academic year and be ready to implement the REAL Programme in September.

The programme is fully funded (free) for Bolton early years practitioners and includes lunch and refreshments.

2-day training on:
• 8th and 9th July 2026
• 9:30am to 4:00pm both days (plus 1 termly network session – TBC)

Book your place here: https://bit.ly/4eiCcmj

16/06/2026

📢 Bolton's Summer Sufficiency Statement is now available.

The statement provides an overview of the current and projected demand for early years childcare places across Bolton, helping childcare providers, nurseries, and childminders make informed decisions about future provision and business planning.

Access the full statement here:
https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/news/article/836/summer-sufficiency-statement

16/06/2026

Calling all Early Years Communication Champions in Bolton – are you attending the Annual Communication Champion Workshop in July?

There are places left on the afternoon and evening workshops - book your place 👇

1 Jul, 4:15pm – 5:45pm: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=9977

1 Jul, 6:30pm – 8:00pm: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=9978

15/06/2026

The Jobcentre Plus van is out and about across Bolton, offering support with:

✔️Local job opportunities
✔️CV support
✔️Training and courses
✔️Career advice
✔️Interview preparation
✔️General benefit guidance
✔️Apprenticeships
✔️Health‑related employment support
✔️Job application help
✔️No appointment needed, just drop in!

For any benefit payment enquiries, please contact us by phone on 0800 328 5644 or visit your nearest Jobcentre.

The timetable lists locations, dates, and times:

Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich, BL6 5PY – Monday 15 June 2026, 9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton, BL5 2NR – Wednesday 17 June 2026, 9:30am–12pm and 1pm–3pm

Asda Astley Bridge, Moss Bank Way, BL1 8QG – Thursday 18 June 2026, 9am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Bridge Church Bolton, 109 Bradford Street, BL2 1JX – Friday 19 June 2026, 9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich, BL6 5PY – Monday 22 June 2026, 9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive, BL5 3DS – Tuesday 23 June 2026, 9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Tesco Little Lever, Crossley St, BL3 1AA – Wednesday 24 June 2026, 9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

New Bury UCAN Centre, 53 George Street, BL4 9PU – Thursday 25 June 2026, 9:30am–12:30pm

St Catherines Academy, Greenroyd Ave, BL2 5DD – Thursday 25 June 2026, 2pm–4pm

Masjid-e-Noorul Mosque, Prospect Street, BL1 3QH – Friday 26 June 2026, 11am–3pm

12/06/2026

Bolton's Learning and Development Service offer a free Mental Health Training Programme to anyone working or volunteering in Bolton.

See the list of courses and how to book your place here: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/learninganddevelopment/downloads/file/11/mental-health-and-wellbeing-training-programme

11/06/2026

Raising Early Achievement in Literacy - Making it REAL in Bolton

It's your last chance to get trained this academic year and be ready to implement the REAL Programme in September.

The programme is fully funded (free) for Bolton early years practitioners and includes lunch and refreshments.

2-day training on:
• 8th and 9th July 2026
• 9:30am to 4:00pm both days (plus 1 termly network session – TBC)

Book your place here: https://bit.ly/4eiCcmj

11/06/2026

📢 Calling all Early Years Communication Champions in Bolton – are you attending the Annual Communication Champion Workshop in July?

There are a small number of places left on the afternoon and evening workshops (morning session fully booked).

Book your place 👇

1 Jul, 4:15pm – 5:45pm:
https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=9977

1 Jul, 6:30pm – 8:00pm:
https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=9978

11/06/2026

📢 Calling all Out of School and School-Aged Childcare Providers!

Would you like to develop your knowledge and understanding of good autism practice and gain practical strategies to better support autistic children and young people in your setting?

Join us for our Good Autism Practice Training:
📅 Tuesday 16th June 2026
🕤 9:30am – 2:00pm (Light lunch provided)
📍 Green Fold Lower Site, Orchards Federation, Highfield Drive, Farnworth, BL4 0RA

✅ Fully funded for Bolton school-aged childcare providers
✅ Practical strategies and approaches you can use straight away
✅ Improve inclusive practice across your setting
✅ Limited to just 12 places

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your skills and confidence in supporting autistic children and young people.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=11206

Please share with colleagues and other providers who may be interested.

11/06/2026

Bolton primary schools 📢

Express your interest in the Libraries for Primaries programme today. The programme is open for state primary schools, who don't have a school library and haven't been on the Libraries for Primaries programme previously.

Transform your reading space with 500 free books, audio books, and modular furniture. It's fully funded!

We work with hundreds of schools across the UK to give them the training, resources, books and furniture that they need.