Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. 21 February to 14 April, then 19 April to 22 July 2022
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…
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 14 April, then 19 April to 22 July 2022
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…
Wednesday and Thursday 10-11.30am 19 April to 22 July, 2022
Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services cancelled Please note there is no session on Wednesday 8 June
Tuesday, 2-3.30pm, term time, from 19 April to 22 July, 2022 and 3 and 10 August
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…
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…
Thursday 1.30-3pm, 6 January to 10 February, or 9 June to 7 July 2022, 6 weeks programme (must be booked)
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…
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…
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 a stay and play session for families with children, under 1 year old, 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.…
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…
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…
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…
Mondays, 3-4pm, (closed Bank Holiday Mondays) 25 July to 24 August 2022
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…
School holidays, 10am - 4pm (26 July to 18 August 2022
A fun packed holiday scheme to meet the needs of deaf children and young people. Bilingual intervention is provided in British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and English. Lots of different activities! We have some fantastic activities and trips planned this year including visits to the…
Play Learn Grow - William Elliott Nursery School (WENS) offers high quality childcare in a spacious, fully equipped, secure and stimulating environment. Our team of experienced and dedicated staff work closely with your child supporting them to develop the independence, self-esteem and social skills they…
Join Bright Start Islington for an outdoor stay and play session for families with children, 0-5 years. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID guidelines. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been…
The Emotional Wellbeing Team is a new service within the Social, Emotional and Mental Health Pathway provided by Isledon CIC. We help young people to access community activities as part of a personal plan to address mild to moderate wellbeing issues, such as stress, poor…
LSA is a free sixth form academy for students who have a passion for film and television and the stories they tell. LSA provides students with an insight into all screen disciplines and the vast array of related jobs, the opportunity to develop specific skills…
Childminder Agency Registered. Rutland Early Years CMA. N7 Childcare. Level 3 qualified. I am very passionate about supporting children’s development and early years education. My aim is to maximise every moment of children's lives via play and learning experiences. My setting is very homely as…
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Flexible. This year only: closed Friday 22 July to 5 September 2022.
Elisha's Childminding. I am a very dedicated childminder and have over 10 years' experience working with children. I have a CACHE Diploma level 3 in childcare and education. I worked in a Montessori nursery school for 5 years and for a nanny and babysitting agency looking…
Three schemes, running from 1st March - 1st April. Participants can join us on a Monday and Wednesday or a Tuesday and Thursday for five weeks.
In It Together is a series of virtual workshops led by professional facilitators that allows young people to use their voice and what matters to them to aid their mental health and wellbeing by exploring the arts. Aimed at 16-21 year olds, the workshops will…
This term we have 2 half term holiday offerings; • In-school for primary children of critical workers • Online which is available to all primary age children Find full details including cost and booking form online
Transforming Care, Prevention and Support (TCaPS) is an outreach service managed by Islington which operates in Islington, Camden and Haringey. The overall aim of the TCaPS service is prevent families from going into crisis, and ultimately to reduce Tier 4 hospital admissions and residential placements…
Disabled Children’s Consultation and Advice Team (DCCAT) are based at the Lough Road Centre How do we work? The Disabled Children’s Consultation and Advice Team does not case hold, but are a small team of three advisors with a wide range of experience, skills and…
The Family Outreach Team in Islington is a new service that was launched in October 2020. Our team works in partnership with parents, disabled young people, schools and professionals to help support families with a child or young person with a disability where there are…
The Disabled Children’s Family Support and Reviewing Team (FSRT) is based at the Lough Road Centre. The team is part of the Disabled Children's Service (DCS). All the children accessing this service will have a Child in Need (CIN) support plan and Personal Budget (PB)…
The Disabled Children’s Direct Payments Team is based at the Lough Rd Centre. The team works closely with the Disabled Children’s Social Work Team (DCT) and the Disabled Children’s Family Support and Reviewing Team (FSRT) to set up child in need Support Plans and Personal…
Level 3 qualified. I have also been a nanny. Over 20 years' experience working with children from birth to 8 years old. I am located 5 minutes from Caledonian Road tube station and a short walk from Holloway tube station. I provide a safe, warm,…
The School Wellbeing Service, SWS, supports children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as, worries, anxiety, stress and low mood at school. The SWS works together with schools and colleges to build on the excellent mental health provisions already available in the borough and is part of a national programme. The SWS aims to improve capacity for…
Tuesday, 10-11.30am term time and 26 July, 2, and 9 August 2022
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…
Our sessions will take place every two weeks over Zoom for an hour, outside of school hours.
Newington Green Alliance (NGA) aims to improve life in the Newington Green Area by helping people to develop a strong community connecting everyone in our area. NGA's 1:1 Youth Mentoring Programme aims to support young people’s personal development, improve their emotional well-being and help them become…
I have worked in early years for 22 years as a nursery officer. I have a B.Ed and NNEB level 3. I strongly believe in supporting children's emotional development to give them the best start in life. Curiosity, awe and wonder and the opportunities to…
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Flexible. Closed 15 to 29 August
Mariella Apicella. Childminder Agency Registered. Tiney CMA. I was previously in a room leader role at a private nursery caring for ages 2-5 years. I have 18 years' experience working with babies upwards. Daily outdoor activities include garden, parks, library, farm and markets. Experience in…
MerryGoRound is a community project created to help families who are struggling financially by providing free bundles of pre-loved children’s clothes, shoes and books, generously donated by local families. We accept donations of items for children from newborn to 11 years old.
Monday to Thursday 8am-6pm. Flexible. Closed 10 to 25 July 2022
De Beauvoir Tots is a Scandinavian-inspired early years setting. I focus on providing a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment, where we learn through play and exploration. I encourage self-expression and ensure each child`s personality shine through our individually tailored adult and child-led activities. We have…
Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in!
Our child health clinics are now appointment only clinics. They continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines. You…
We have been running IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) Baby Massage Courses for many years at Highbury Community Nursery. Our courses run on a Monday from 11-12.15 and from 1.30-2.45 for 5 weeks. Baby Massage is a pleasurable experience for parents and their baby…
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Flexible. Closed 5 to 21 August 2022
I have over 10 years' experience looking after children, from being a nanny to working in a nursery for the past two years. I have a level 3 childcare qualification. Working with an assistant. I will take children on daily outings to the park, farm,…
We run 11 classes through the week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
These classes are a perfect introduction to football and are run by coaches that love working with this age group!The emphasis is very much on creating a fun environment to play football in and your Little Striker will be able to progress at their own…
Microsoft have joined forces with Catch22 to help support people facing barriers to work embark on digital apprenticeships. Four-week pre-apprenticeship training programme to support young people from underserved communities supports them to access a digital apprenticeship with a local employer within Microsoft’s network of customers…
The Family Works Programme is a voluntary employment support programme in the borough of Islington. It has been designed to support local people who are part of a family with complex barriers to gain employment, improving life for the whole family. Catch22 are delivering this…
Open Monday to Friday from 10am until 10pm; Open Saturday to Sunday from 10am until 6pm
YATI offers over 54 hours each week of high-quality but affordable classes in drama, singing and dance. Prices average from £7.50 per week, and we can offer bursaries. In school holidays, we offer a range of specialist workshops and also stage full-scale professional productions. We…
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Can start at 7:30am. Closed 8 to 26 August 2022
Super Tots. I am situated just off of Copenhagen Street which is a short walk to Kings Cross station. I provide a warm inviting space for the children and have lots of resources for them to use and explore. I also plan activities and take…
KlearMinds are a team of therapists providing a range of counselling services, psychotherapy, CBT therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and life coaching in London including Kensington, Liverpool Street and the City. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your life and wish to improve your inner happiness and fulfilment, or…
Monday to Friday, 25-29 October 2021, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Hanley Crouch provides an all-day holiday playscheme following government guidance. The holiday playscheme runs each holiday, apart from Christmas. A limited number of free places are available for vulnerable children at each holiday playscheme. Professionals and practitioners should apply direct to providers to enquire about a…