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Holiday childcare playschemes operate each holiday, apart from Christmas

If you need information and advice about support with childcare costs, including tax-free childcare or childcare through Universal Credit, contact Islington's Family Information Service, 020 7527 5959; fis@islington.gov.uk or visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk 

Free holiday activities with lunch are available for eligible children and young people through Islington's Lunch Bunch programme.

Holiday childcare playschemes are running at the following providers during the April Easter school holidays:

Elizabeth House, N5 1ED
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: Reception to Year 9
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm
Cost: £20 daily (£10 concessions)
Enquiries: 020 7690 1300
Booking: childrensactivities@elizabeth-house.org.uk or via website

Hanley Crouch Community Association, Brickworks, N4 4BY
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: Reception to Year 6
Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Cost: £25 daily (sibling discount available)
Enquiries: 020 7263 1067
Booking: Phone or email richard@hanleycrouch.org.uk or via website

Highbury Roundhouse @ Hanover Primary, N1 8BD
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: Reception to Year 6
Hours: 9am to 5pm 
Cost: £20.80 daily (£19.80 siblings)
Enquiries: Julie Day, 07914 255545
Booking: via website

Highbury Roundhouse @ Yerbury Primary, N19 4RR
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: Reception to Year 6
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Cost: £20.80 daily (£19.80 siblings)
Enquiries: Julie Day, 07914 255545
Booking: via website

Hilldrop Playscheme, N7 OJE
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: Reception to Year 6
Hours: 8.15am to 5.30pm
Cost: £20 daily (some discounted rates for siblings and children with SEND)
Enquiries: 020 7700 1871 (please leave a voicemail for a return call); or email, iola@hilldrop.org.uk; jahanara@hilldrop.org.uk
Booking: via website

Hornsey Lane Estate Community Association, N19 3YJ
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April 

Age: 3 year olds to Year 6
Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Cost: £25 daily for LBI residents; £30 non-LBI residents; £15 for a sibling for 2 places; £15 for children with SEND
Enquiries and booking: 020 7272 5938, 07377 000510; irene@hleca.org.uk

St Mary's Playscheme
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 April; Monday to Friday, 8-12 April

Age: 6 to 11 years
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Cost: £25 daily (extended hours, 8.30 to 9am £3)
Enquiries: 020 7704 2873; childrensbookings@stmaryislington.org 
Booking: via website

Childminders can also provide holiday childcare. Use the directory to find a childminder in your area, or phone the Family Information Service (FIS) for advice, 020 7527 5959, or contact the FIS by email.

All providers welcome children with SEND and are committed to working with parents and other professionals to provide good inclusive practice. Parents and professionals are encouraged to take time to discuss the needs of each child well in advance of attending provision.

Access to Sports runs free activities during holidays; see website for details.

Islington's Adventure Playgrounds are also open during each holiday, including half-term, but are closed between Christmas and New Year.

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