Bolton Start Well

04/06/2026

It's Child Safety Week 2026 - Over on our family page Bolton Early Years 0-5s, we are sharing lots of tips and safety information for families - please join us and share some of these important messages with the families you work with 👇

We’ve all been there: You turn your back for a second and suddenly your toddler has something gross in their mouth.....

Swipe through the slides to learn why they do it, what you need to be aware of and how you can keep your little one safe.

04/06/2026

Join us for a workshop focused on the 5 Golden Rules for Communication.

This is a great opportunity for anyone working with children in the early years across Bolton. It's free to attend and there are multiple session dates and times to choose from.

The workshop is suited to those already using the 5 Golden Rules, those needing a refresher and anyone new new.

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

03/06/2026

Please share the DfE survey with families 👇

Bolton families with children born between April 2021 and March 2023 - Did you take part in Home Learning Environment (HLE) activities between April 2025 and March 2026?

E.g. 👇

⭐5 Golden Rules for Communication
⭐Chat Play Read
⭐Stories Sounds and Sensory Play
⭐REAL family fun events and home visits

You might have taken part through Family Hubs, libraries, nursery and school.

The Department for Education would like to hear about your experiences (and we'd love to hear you shout about them too). Please complete the survey and let them know 👇

https://bit.ly/4o3ni7D

Bolton families with children born between April 2021 and March 2023 - Did you take part in Home Learning Environment (HLE) activities between April 2025 and March 2026?

E.g. 👇

⭐5 Golden Rules for Communication
⭐Chat Play Read
⭐Stories Sounds and Sensory Play
⭐REAL family fun events and home visits

You might have taken part through Family Hubs, libraries, nursery and school.

The Department for Education would like to hear about your experiences (and we'd love to hear you shout about them too). Please complete the survey and let them know 👇

https://bit.ly/4o3ni7D

03/06/2026

Foundational Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Awareness Training

Sessions are offered monthly and are open to anyone who works or volunteers in Bolton. Fully funded (free to attend).

For more info and to book a free place, visit: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/learninganddevelopment/downloads/file/38/foundational-aces-adverse-childhood-experiences-trauma-awareness-training

03/06/2026

Bolton Childminders - There's still time to book onto this term's Childminder Briefing.

Venue: Harvey Best Start Family Hub
Date: Wed 10 Jun
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Free to attend, free refreshments. Come along!

https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=202

02/06/2026

Bolton JCP mobile support van timetable for 1–12 June 2026.

The service offers help with local job opportunities, CV support, training and courses, career change, interview preparation, benefit signposting, apprenticeships, work search guidance, and job applications.

Schedule by date and location:

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

Tuesday 2 June:
Not in service

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

Thursday 4 June:
Westhoughton Hub Recruitment Event, Central Drive, BL5 3DS,
9:30am–12:30pm

Bridge Church Bolton, 109 Bradford Street, BL2 1JX,
2pm–4pm

Friday 5 June:
Asda Astley Bridge, Moss Bank Way, BL1 8QG,
9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Monday 8 June:
Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, BL6 5PY,
9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

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

Wednesday 10 June:
Tesco Little Lever, Crossley St, BL3 1AA,
9:30am–1pm and 2pm–4pm

Thursday 11 June:
Pikes Lane Primary School, Gibraltar St, BL3 5HU,
8:30am–12pm

Bridge Church Bolton, 109 Bradford Street, BL2 1JX,
2pm–4pm

Friday 12 June:
Masjid-e-Noorul Mosque, Prospect Street, BL1 3QH,
11am–3pm

02/06/2026

👨‍👶 Working with dads in pregnancy or the early days of parenthood?
Join this Dad Matters workshop to build confidence, break down barriers and learn practical ways to engage fathers from the start.
📅 Online and Family Hub sessions available
👉 https://bit.ly/4sYlQ8z

02/06/2026

Rushing to get dinner on the table?
There are simple things you can do to keep your child safe ⬇️

01/06/2026

It's Child Safety Week!

To start the week, we are sharing free downloadable resources which aim to help prevent common childhood accidents from occurring.

Please get involved this week and share the messages with your friends, family, and colleagues. Each message shared helps children lead active, healthy lives, safe from serious injury.

Download the parent pack with lots of bite-sized safety tips to keep children safe: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

01/06/2026

Aided Language Stimulation is an alternative communication system, which can support children with severe communication difficulties. This workshop will give an overview of this system.

This workshop is aimed at practitioners working with children aged 2-5 years and their families. It is suitable for Managers, EYFS Leads, SENCos, Room Leaders and all Early Years Practitioners.

You only need to attend one session 👇

Both session take place on Friday 5th June 2026 at Harvey Best Start Family Hub

9:30am - 11:00am: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=11385

or

1:30pm - 3:00pm: https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/course-detail?entry_id=11386