In Bolton, we want to ensure that every child has the best start in life and with the help of Bolton Council’s Start Well programme, we provide a fantastic early education and childcare service, enhancing the health and wellbeing of the younger minds across the borough.

We take pride in being an inclusive town for all our resident, offering a diverse range of educational opportunities. Take a look for yourself at all the exciting opportunities available:

• Nurseries
• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools
• Colleges
• Special Schools

If you’re looking for more help and advice, visit:

• Bolton Council- Schools and Children
• Bolton Start Well
• Bolton Learning Partnership
• Bolton-Together

The University of Bolton are renown for their courses in accountancy and finance, business, and media. Students benefit from a modern, invested in campus, attractive fees, highly regarded teaching, and location.

Our students frequently comment on enjoying the campus environment whilst being on the edge of the town centre, close to accessible countryside and on the doorstep of the exciting city of Manchester; we have the best of all worlds.

The university exemplifies the town’s commitment to creativity, with groundbreaking degrees in Special Effects and Gaming Design offering a direct route to careers in the creative industries. There is the opportunity for continuous development for everyone, regardless of age. The quality and affordability of life in Bolton, alongside the excellent education options makes it easy choice to settle down with your family here.

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The Bolton Institute of Medical Sciences is a brand new £40m skills training centre for clinical healthcare roles positioning Bolton as an industry leader in health training and innovation. The first student intake will start from September 2024, training 3,000 learners a year, with courses ranging from apprenticeships to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

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Bolton College, part of the University of Bolton Group, is a leading vocational training provider, specialising in delivering high-quality courses to school leavers, adults, and employers.

With hundreds of courses available, from Study Programmes and T Levels to Apprenticeships and Higher Education, Bolton College prepares its learners for real-world success. By maintaining strong links with local businesses, it focuses on improving employability and shaping the future workforce of Bolton and beyond.

The College recently introduced an Anatomage Suite, providing students with exclusive access to cutting-edge virtual dissection technology. Additionally, its £5 million computing and engineering new build is scheduled to open in January 2025.

You can apply and enrol for all courses online.

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COURSES FOR ADULTS

COURSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

REGISTER FOR AN ADULT & YOUNG PEOPLE’s OPEN EVENT

We pride ourselves on being a town that’s continuously developing and we want to give our residents the same chances. We aim to make further educational programmes available to people of all ages, allowing our residents to grow their skillsets and prospects.

For more information and the latest opportunities, check out the links below:

Bolton College

Bolton Council – Adult and community learning

Bolton Digital Employment Skills – Community Learning