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Islington Lifelong Links
Support for looked after children and care experienced young people aged 14-25 Islington Lifelong Links is a new and exciting project for looked after children and care experienced young people aged 14–25. It’s a great way of creating a positive, lasting support network to help…The role of a SEND Keyworker
SEN Keyworkers in our SEN Team coordinate the assessment and placement of children and young people with SEND. We have a Primary Team (0 to year 6), Secondary Team (Year 7 to 12) and a Year 13 and above Progression team. The SEND Keyworkers are linked…SoapBox - Latest activity timetable
Find a range of activities for young people at SoapBox on the latest timetable.Bright Start New Parents Group
The Bright Start New Parents Group is available to all parents in Islington who have babies under 4 months old. The group is a welcoming and friendly space where new parents have the opportunity to meet other new parents in their local area. It is…What would be your ideal school SEND team?
In November we asked the SEND Parent Parliament: What would be your ideal school SEND team? The results have been collated below. You told us you wanted:What are the things you think about when choosing a school for your child?
In November we asked the SEND Parent Parliament: What are the things you think about when choosing a school for your child? The results have been collated below. Parent Parliament members reported that when choosing a school, it was essential to consider numerous factors to…SEND Parent Parliament - October 2023
In October we asked the SEND Parent Parliament: What does Islington do well in supporting children with SEND? What are your concerns about SEND in Islington? What needs to change/happen to improve SEND in Islington? The results have been collated below. Islington’s SEN profile has…11 by 11
What is 11 by 11? 11 by 11 is a free programme of creative and cultural activities for children, young people and teachers. It is a borough wide commitment for schools, cultural organisations and council services to work together to ensure the access…Adult Social Care Policies and Procedures
Tri.x is our system for hosting all national and local Adult Social Care policies, procedures, guidance and resources. It is web based so can be accessed by all staff whether they are employed by Islington or not. It can also be accessed by the public…Islington mental health and resilience in schools (iMHARS)
The inspiration for Islington mental health and resilience in schools (iMHARS came while thinking about why schools pick particular interventions, what they aim to achieve, and how they monitor them. Resilience programmes, mindfulness lessons, nurture groups and therapy services are becoming increasingly popular and widespread, but…Grow my Brain: your baby's development
Baby development Research shows that babies who feel safe and secure experience better brain development, even when they're still inside their mother’s tummy. Watch these eight short videos for ideas of loving interactions you can do with your baby, before and after they’re born, to…World of Work video resources
Take a look at the videos in this section If you need support in finding a specific resource or creating your own, please email WorldofWork@Islington.gov.uk and we will do our best to help you. This section is currently under construction.World of Work resources for primary schools
Resources for primary schools We have selected some of the best resources to support you on your career journey. These can be used independently by young people or by schools or community groups as part of a lesson. If you need support in finding a specific…World of Work resources for secondary schools
Resources for secondary schools We have selected some of the best resources to support you on your career journey. These can be used independently by young people or by schools or community groups as part of a lesson. If you need support in finding a specific…Miscellaneous (other) activities for primary schools
Find more activities about the world of work here You can find out more about a range of activities for primary schools in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Technology and digital activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technological and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…STEM activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Sport and leisure activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in sport and leisure? You can find out more about a range of local employers in Sport and Leisure in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or…Legal, financial and professional activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at…Hospitality activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in hospitality? You can find out more about a range of local employers in hospitality in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Health and social care activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in health and social care? You can find out more about a range of local employers in health and social care in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…Creative sector activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in the creative sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the creative sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or…Built environment activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in the built environment sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the built environment sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…Miscellaneous (other) activities for secondary schools
Find more activities about the world of work here You can find out more about a range of activities for secondary schools in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Technology and digital activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technology and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…STEM activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…Sport and leisure activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in sport and leisure? You can find out more about a range of local employers in sport and leisure in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or…Legal, financial and professional activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at…Higher Education activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about Higher Education? You can find out more about Higher Education in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click on the sector specific links below…Hospitality activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in hospitality? You can find out more about a range of local employers in Hospitality in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…Health and social care activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in health and social care? You can find out more about a range of local employers in health and social care in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…Creative sector activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in the creative sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the creative sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or…Built environment activities for Secondary Schools
Want to find out more about working in the Built Environment sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the Built Environment sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…Activities for secondary schools
World of Work activities for secondary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support schools achieving…Activities for primary schools
World of Work activities for primary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support primary schools…Supported Internships for Young People with SEND
Supported internships are structured, work-based study programmes designed to assist young individuals who require additional support in transitioning to full-time, paid employment. Geared towards those between the ages of 16 and 24 with an Education, Health, and Care plan, supported internships aim to enhance participants'…Rose Bowl - activities for young people
Rose Bowl offer a range of activities including music studio. youth sessions, multi sports and football, employment support and more.Taxi Framework for children and young people with SEND
The present taxi framework is supporting 122 children in SEND provision to travel from home to school and back. We are in the process of commissioning a new taxi framework and would value your feedback on the current taxi services provided to children with SEND.…DRAFT PAGE - Work Opportunities for Young People with SEND
Introductory blurb on work opportunitiesLift - Youth activities from 2 April to 19 July 2024
Take a look at the activities and support available from Lift in their Spring Term Programme.Eco babies - your family and the environment
Find ideas to help you and your family reduce waste and protect the planet. Breastfeeding and the Environment - La Leche League GB YoungPlanet - Give and receive children's stuff for free The Toy Project – a local scheme in Archway which recycles unwanted toys…Helping your child to learn
There are a range of local and national resources, services and activities to help parents support their child's development and learning. Parents can sign up for the Bright Start Bright Ideas newsletter, which is full of tips and ideas on how to support with early…Parental Mental Wellbeing
Welcoming a new baby is amazing and can be a really happy and exciting time for families. It can also be hard work as you adjust to learning how to feed and care for your little one, whilst also recovering from the pregnancy and birth.…Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a really happy and exciting time but can also bring some challenges to your mental wellbeing as you adjust to the physical and emotional changes that you are going through. More than 1 in 10 women (and many men) experience some mental…Baby on the way? Next steps
Having a baby is one of the most incredible parts of a person’s life. You might be feeling a mixture of emotions, ranging from excited and happy, to nervous and overwhelmed. That’s why Bright Start Islington is with you every step of the way, from…