Working Families is the UK’s leading work-life balance organisation. We help children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work. Our free Legal Helpline gives parents and carers legal and in-work benefits advice, as well as helping them to negotiate…
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- Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…
- Support to families of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to access information, advice and support with issues that affect their lives. The 4 main themes are around best start in life health and wellbeing life transitions and money matters We also…
- Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or…
- We work with carers living or caring for someone living in Islington – A carer is a person who provides support for a partner, relative or friend who is frail, disabled, has a long-term illness, mental health issue or substance misuse problem and who cannot…
- BlindAid (formerly known Metropolitan Society for the Blind) is a registered charity helping visually impaired people in London. Our visiting service provides blind and partially sighted people with friendly, social contact in the comfort of their own homes.As well as providing company and conversation our visitors…
- Who we are Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision, mission and values Mencap Islington Me Time supports adults (18+) with a learning disability living in the…
- A website for information about the British Deaf Association, British Sign Language and the deaf community.
- The website of the British Diabetic Association, which provides information and advice on teenage diabetes. The BDA runs holiday and activity programmes as well as producing videos and publications.
- Website of the British Epilepsy Association.
- Website providing support, information and friendship to families whose children and relatives have Fragile X Syndrome.
- This is a website that offers advice for pupils and parents about bullying at school.
- The website of a national organisation working for the inclusion of children with special educational needs into mainstream schools and generally society as a whole. They provide workshops for parents who get the chance to meet supportive adults with the same special educational needs.
- Website of the Children's Chronic Arthritis Association, a leading charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.
- The website of a national organisation for those suffering with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin.
- MacMillan Cancer Support aims to ensure those living with cancer get the best information, treatment and care.
- Learning and Leisure opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; weekend clubs. Please see the website for times of activities and clubs during the week and at weekends.Centre 404 provides support and services to disabled children and Adults with learning disabilities or autism and their families. Supporting Families: Centre 404 offers support to families from birth onwards throughout life. We offer families advice, support and advocacy on all matters that may affect…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The phone line will divert to the Emergency Duty Team at all other times.The Children’s Services Contact Team (CSCT) is the single point of contact for all services for children, young people, and families in Islington who may need extra help and support. If you are worried about a child, please phone CSCT first: 020 7527 7400 The…
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Case workers are flexible to meet families outside of office hours once a case has been allocated to a worker.Bright Futures provide whole family support to families with school-aged children up to 19 years old/25 with SEND. We’re here for you, in your community when you need us. What we can help with We know that being a parent is not always easy and…
- The Trust aims to increase the education and development of those with Down Syndrome.
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Golden Lane Children's Centre is part of Prior Weston School at the Golden Lane Campus. The Campus is also shared with Richard Cloudesley Special School. Golden Lane welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years, including Nursery and Reception children and offers stay and play…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday 8am to 6pm.Ambler Children's Centre is set in the grounds of Ambler Primary School at the northern end of Blackstock Road, near Finsbury Park. Access to Ambler Children's Centre is via its own entrance on Romilly Road, at the rear of the property. The Children's Centre provides…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.New River Green Children's Centre is a council managed Children's Centre with an on site integrated early years and childcare provision offering inclusive care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Take a virtual tour of the nursery The Centre has 81 full-time places…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pmArchway Children’s Centre achieved Outstanding in the recent OFSTED inspection: ‘Staff have high expectations for children's learning and provide a very well-planned curriculum. Staff prioritise the happiness and well-being of all the children in all areas of their development by listening carefully to children's thoughts…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.Margaret McMillan offers children under five and their families a range of integrated and inclusive services, including care and education places, health services, family support and outreach, access to training opportunities and advice on tax credits. More information on Bright Start services for families with children under…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Bright Start services) and 8am to 6pm for education and childcare, 48 weeks per year.Moreland Children's Centre is a friendly and welcoming centre based in EC1 in South Islington. The centre is part of Moreland School and has its own entrance in Gard Street. The children's centre includes a nursery for 0 to 3 year olds, with a baby room and…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Packington Children's Centre has two nursery sites, with one in Popham Road and another off Ecclesbourne Road - both just five minutes' walk from Essex Road station. Our nursery on Popham Road has been awarded 'Outstanding' twice in the last five years and has 25 places…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Conewood Children's Centre offers full and part-time childcare as well as the full range of children's centre services including stay and play sessions, health and family support services. More information on Bright Start services for families with children under 5, including the timetable of local and…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Bemerton Children's Centre is one of the nurseries directly managed by the council offering integrated care and education. Bemerton Children’s Centre is located on the Bemerton Estate close to the Caledonian Road and the Barnsbury area. Services available include early learning and childcare, parenting advice,…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Paradise Park Children's Centre offers a supportive setting where friendly, experienced, qualified staff, including qualified teachers, work with children and families. In addition it offers children under 5 and their families a range of integrated and inclusive services, including care and education places, health services,…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmFree online courses for parents and carers, Solihull Our Place These free online courses for parents and carers are based on the Solihull Approach to parenting which promotes emotional health and well-being by supporting relationships. A number courses are on offer and can be completed…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday 8am to 6pm.Willow Children’s Centre achieved OUTSTANDING in the last OFSTED inspection. ‘The inspirational senior management team creates a highly focused ethos, which is reflected in the positive attitudes of staff, parents and children. Meeting children's care, well-being and learning needs is central to all that they…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday 8am to 6pm.Kate Greenaway is a very friendly Maintained Nursery School for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years old. We also offer some additional children's centre services in partnership with Islington Council such as iWork (support in getting back to work) and Clinical Psychology (support…
- Children's CentresMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.Minik Kardes @ The Factory Children's Centre provides childcare places and all the family support and health services offered by all Islington's Children's Centres. Minik Kardes @ The Factory Children's Centre is recognised as an Islington Healthy Early Years setting and has received the Healthy Early…
- Children's CentresThe nursery core day is Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Extended hours are from 8am to 6pm.North Islington is a Nursery School and Children's Centre run by a governing body which includes parent representatives. Teacher qualified staff are supported by staff with childcare qualifications to offer a friendly and caring place for learning through play.Places are offered on a full or…
- Children's CentresChildcare, 8am to 6pm; Family support and outreach enquiries 9am to 5pm.Hornsey Road Children's Centre provides the full range of childcare, family support and out-reach services in the Holloway area. The Children's Centre employs family support workers, community link workers and fathers' workers. More information on Bright Start services for families with children under 5, including the timetable…
- Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pmVoluntary Action Islington (VAI), formerly called IVAC, supports, promotes and develops local community organisations. It provides information on a wide range of local organisations. Voluntary Action Islington is the recognised Volunteer Centre for Islington.
- News, information, informed opinion about SEN by parents for parents.
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmMencap Direct is the easiest way for you to access advice and information about learning disability and find the right support and Mencap services in your area. The Mencap Direct Advice and Information Service can provide information and advice for people with a learning disability…
- we offer a helpline to parents We offer a a computerised learning program aimed at developing touch typing and literacy skills for children and young people aged between 7 and 16. classes take place on Monday and Friday evenings from 5.15pm for 1 hour. Classes…
- Helpline from 10am to 4pm, Monday to FridayProvides information about the London support network for parents of children with Down's Syndrome.
- WellChild helps sick children and their families throughout the UK.
- National charity providing support, advice, assessment, education, training for children, young people and adults experiencing dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- The website of British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD), a national organisation supporting people with learning disabilities and those around them.
- The website of the Meningitis Trust, a national organisation providing a wide range of support to meningitis sufferers and their families.
- The website of the Epilepsy Society, which works to help young people with epilepsy to achieve more independent lifestyles.
- Offering support to those affected by tuberous sclerosis and their families and carers.
- The Cancer Care Society provides information to anyone in the UK whose life has been affected by cancer.
- Sense provides a wide range of services deaf-blind children and also adults. Services include a counselling service for young people and further education.
- The medical charity that offers up-to-date advice and support for people affected by allergies.