Support for Existing Childminders
Bolton Council provides ongoing support to help registered childminders develop their practice, keep their knowledge up to date and access the latest information and guidance.
Support includes:
- Dedicated support from your Early Years Consultant
- Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Early Years updates and information
- Updates on developments within the childcare sector
- Networking opportunities
- Business support and guidance
Training and Development
Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date is an important part of your ongoing development as a childminder.
Our Documents & Resources page provides information to help you understand your training requirements, including mandatory and essential training, priority training and how courses link to the Common Core Skills.
For more information, please refer to our detailed Childminders Training and Development Guide .
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
There are a range of opportunities to continue developing your knowledge and skills throughout your childminding career.
You can access further training and development through:
- Bolton Learning and Development / ME Learning
- Start Well
- GM Skills Map
For more information and links to these training opportunities, visit our Quick Links.
