For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders.
Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am. 6 September to 26 July 2024. (Closed 20 December to 8 January 2024)
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
These weekly sessions give everyone a chance to play with others and develop their musical skills. Led by enthusiastic and highly experienced tutors, the sessions are fun and interactive. You will work on a variety of material from learning to play covers to creating original…
Archery is both an art and a skill that goes back to the days when people were hunter gatherers and our life might depend on being a good shot. Today it is an exciting Olympic sport that greatly improves focus and concentration, upper body strength…
These vibrant classes are designed by Patience from the amazing GOP Dancers. You will learn the fundamentals whilst grooving and having fun; improve your stamina and work on your creativity and expand your knowledge and dance vocabulary. We work towards performing at end of term…
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 3pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-5pm
If you want to study or seach for work or further education, we have designated spaces where you can use one of our lap tops or computers, in peace and quiet. All our computers have a basic Microsoft package with Word, Excel and Power Point…
Are you creative and need support? Would you like to build your confidence and personal growth in a safe space? Then you can join this creative support group led by Dionne Reid. We will explore creative writing, song writing, performing and spoken word. You will…
Thursday, 10-11.30 am, 6 week programme, 15 September to 20 October, 3 November to 8 December 2022
Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they…
PANS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with strep) are devastating neuropsychiatric conditions that are currently poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools. One estimate suggests that up to 1 in 200 children suffer from this condition. The PANS/PANDAS Charity helps to provide: Resources for parents…
Tuedays, 10-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Friday, 10.30-11.15am and 11.30am- 12.15pm. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024
Come and join in a fun, interactive activity with your child and pick up tips on how songs and movement in time to music can support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas.…
Thursday, 2-3.30pm. 6 September to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Autism Hub Drop-in is every Monday between 11:00 and 13:00.
The Autism Hub Islington and Camden is a user-led initiative by and for adults with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s. They aim to improve the quality of life for adults with autism by connecting people to resources, services and organisations from a central point, “The Hub”.…
KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
The YCSMAS Team has been created in response to the growing number of young people referred for counselling and/or substance misuse support with comorbid presentations. It is a holistic health service for young people that integrates two specialist Targeted Youth Service teams: TYS Youth Counselling Service IYPDAS (Islington Young…
A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
Fridays 9.30-11am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Runs during Summer holiday 2023
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Throughout the Easter holidays we’ll be working with Better to offer free swimming lessons to children aged 4-16. The lessons are specially tailored to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water for young people through playful yet instructive lessons. The next lessons will take place…
Wednesday, 10-11.30am, 22 July 2023 to 26 July 2024
Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session with Famly Support Surgery, for families with children, 0-5 years. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited.
A green oasis in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle, Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington. Culpeper is a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an environmental community project.…
Tall Stories brings great stories to life for audiences of all ages. The company is a registered charity which tours the UK and the world with its exciting blend of storytelling theatre, original music and lots of laughs. Tall Stories shows have played in the…
Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3pm; breakfast club, 8am; after-nursery, 3.15-4pm (from September 2022)
We are a small independent school with a long history in Islington, catering for children between the ages of 2½ and 7. We are currently working on a project to expand our school to Year 6, beginning with our first Year 3 class from September…
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year.
Archway Day Nursery is a medium-sized nursery ideally located to serve Archway, Highgate, Tufnell Park, Crouch End, Upper Holloway, Dartmouth Park. Located, minutes away from Archway Station, the nursery is open from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday fifty weeks of the year. Built with…
Each session we cook a different dish from around the world. All recipes are creative, healthy, tasty, economical and easy to make.Try your hand at lots of things including food from Mexico, China, India, the Caribbean and Italy as well as traditional British dishes. We…
2nd Monday of the month 2024, alternates 12-1:30pm in person and online 10:30am -12pm
One off workshop for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! More info and ideas…
For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders. Call Sue to book
Every Monday morning for 10 weeks - starting Mon 4 September - 20 November. There will be no sessions on 16 and 23 October.
Booking for our autumn term (September- November) is now open Interactive, creative, and fun – our Shake, Rattle and Roll music workshops for early years are a great way to introduce your little ones to the world of music-making. Move and grove along to new sounds and songs, and…
A 4 week course for parents with a baby aged 6 weeks to 6 months. Learn how to use simple strokes to calm and relax your baby. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk…
Monday 9.30-11am, 6 September 2022 to 26 July 2024
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
The XLP bus project is an open access youth club ran out of a converted London Double Decker. We have games consoles, a kitchen, hang out space and an air hockey table available to local young people. The project is run by a team of youth…
Youth Club accessible for young, Deaf people aged 11-19. It is a great place to catch up with friends and play games with people of a similar age. We have limited spaces due to adhering to Government Guidelines, so if you are interested, please book…
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am - 6pm (termtime), or Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm (school holidays)
Weekly after school art classes and holiday workshops for children 6-16. We inspire children aged 6-16 to develop artistically by immersing them in our art-K programme, which integrates core visual skills. Each child follows their own individual programme, which is curated based on their age.…
We are currently open on Monday 4pm - 6:30pm and Thursday 4pm - 6pm during term time
Welcome to Dani Grant School of Dance, a Royal Academy of Dance registered school providing classes from 2.5 years upwards, including teenagers and adults. Pupils train towards Royal Academy of Dance examinations, and regularly perform presentations, as well as school shows and workshops. We encourage…
3rd Tuesday of the month 2-3pm. Starts 16 January 2024
Workshop for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Runs every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Run by the health visiting team. Call or…
Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Monday, 9.30-11am 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 (also Wednesdays Stay and Play only 9.30-11am. No sessions during the Christmas holiday.
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Tuesday, 3.30-5pm, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday.
Come and join in a fun outdoors activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a…
Monday 1.30-3pm 6 September 20232 to 26 July 2024 (also Thursday Twilight Stay and Play only 3.40-5pm). Thursday 21 December closed. No sessions during the Christmas holiday.
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
6 weeks programme on Thursday 2-3.30pm, starting 14 September 6 2023
Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Monday, 10-11.30 am, 6 September to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
A professional mentoring programme for young people from Islington. Once a mentor is matched, they will commit to meeting once a week for 12 months with the young person. Our mentoring aims to support young people grow in emotional intelligence, self regulation and communication. Our…
Come and join us for football, fitness, fun and fresh air in Clissold Park. Your child can experience the very best, friendliest football coaching in a safe environment with experienced coaches. For boys and girls aged 18 months - 7 years. Classes are skills based and heaps…
Thursday 3-4.30pm 6 September to 26 July 2024. During Summer holiday until 2 September 2023 2-3.30pm
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Tuesday, 1.30-3pm , and Fridays (soft play) 10.30-11.30am, 26 July 23 to 26 July 2024. Closed 16 December to 8 January 2024..
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Tuesday, 1.30-3pm 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024.
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Join Bright Start Islington for an outdoor stay and play session for families with children 0-5. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities.