Carley Stringer - Bolton Start Well

It doesn't matter whether you're just starting out or experienced in the childcare sector, come along and find out how you could fit into the world of early years!

📆Wednesday 14th January 2026
🕙10am - 2pm
📍Market Place Bolton (upper ground floor)

Scan the QR code or use the link below to register your interest in the event:
👉 https://bit.ly/491ddT5

If you are struggling to find a nursery place or wraparound childcare for your child in Bolton, please fill in the attached form to let us know.
https://forms.office.com/e/Zd07nPTnbJ

This information will be looked at by Bolton Families Information Services and if you give permission they will contact you to help you find a place.

This information will also be used to support business who may wish to expand their current settings or businesses wishing to set up new provision by ensuring there is sufficient demand in an area.

DfE Childminder Roadshow

Join DfE’s Early Years Team for an online roadshow event for Childminders working in the early education and childcare sector on Thursday 27 March at 18:30 - 20:00.

This event is a great opportunity to help shape this government’s plan for change and hear about the strategy and activity underway to meet the pillar in its Opportunity Mission to give children the Best Start in Life. You will have a chance to engage with DfE colleagues on the work we’re doing to meet the expanded childcare entitlements from September 2025 and share your ideas, concerns, and challenges.

The event will include an overview and update from the Department for Education and give those joining the opportunity to share experiences and views in virtual roundtable discussions. Register for the event here :

DfE Early Years and Childcare Expansion Childminder Virtual Roadshow Join DfE’s Early Years Team for an online roadshow event for Childminders working in the early education and childcare sector.

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