Sing, craft, move and play as we create an unusual library! Join storyteller Paul Rubinstein on our sensory adventure inspired by the picture book Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree. A storytelling workshop with the British Library, suitable for ages 0-5.
Monthly - usually the first Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm
Join us for a monthly meet-up with a different theme each time. From online know-how to Victorian London, there's sure to be something that you find interesting, and it's a great way to make new friends. Usually the first Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm -…
Babies and young children love stories, rhymes and songs, and our relaxed and friendly baby bounce and under 5s sessions are great ways to introduce them to books, reading and learning. Baby Bounce is a song and rhyme session for babies up to about 18…
This is a forum for family carers caring for someone aged 18 or above with learning disabilities and/or autism. This group gives family carers the opportunity to have their say on the big issues facing families in Islington. It meets four times a year and…
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…
Support is offered to working parents/family carers of children and adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism through a telephone helpline operating outside of normal working hours. One to one appointments for evening and weekends can also be made where necessary.
Monday to Friday - core office hours are between 10am and 4pm, although we are usually open earlier and later than this!
Chance UK is a family early intervention service. We operate a range of programmes across London - please check our website for more details. Our Explore & Empower programme provides 1:1 mentoring for children aged 5-11 years with behavioural challenges, alongside support for their parentcarers. Mentors…
Over 5s care only. Garden. Outings to libraries, drop-ins, parks. Experience working with children with special needs. Driver. Can accept childcare vouchers.
Charlotte Jeakins. Working in partnership with my mum, childminder Susan Jeakins. Very fun and outgoing we love outings to the park and make the most of our outdoor space.
Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Thursday 10-11.30am (closed for Winter holiday 15 December to 8 January 2024)
Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Tuesday 10.00 to 11.30am (closed for Winter holiday 13 December to 8 January 2024)
Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Little Feet Big Leap. My name is Chelsea and I am based in Canonbury, close to Essex Road and Upper Street. I am also a mummy to my 2 children, Francesca who is 6 and Chase who is nearly 11 years old. Both are in…
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Each break runs from mid-Monday to mid-Friday every week. (From March to November)
CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids) is a registered charity which provides free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from across the country. The breaks are designed to give children from inner cities, children living in poverty and those from abusive backgrounds, as well as…
The Child Abuse Investigation Team, CAIT, for Islington and Camden investigates criminal allegations of intra-familial child abuse, those perpetrated by a carer or worker in a child focused environment, parental abduction and sudden and unexpected deaths in infants under the age of two years. …
Tuesday, 1-4pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm; appointment essential. Venue to be confirmed on booking
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…
Our child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: Bingfield HC : 020 7527 1610…
Child Health Clinic Drop in Wednesday 9.30-11.30am
Our child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: • Bingfield HC : 020 7527…
Monday, 9.30-11.30am in term time. Last session on 18 December 2023, reopens on 8 January 2024
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…
Thursday, 9.30-11.30am. Last session on 21 December 2023, reopens on 4 January 2024
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…
Tuesday, 1-3.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in!
This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics 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.…
Wednesday, 9.30am to 12 noon and 1.30-4pm; 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…
Thursday, 9.30am-12 noon; appointment essential, please do not drop in!
This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics 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.…
Thursdays 9.30-11am. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024
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…
This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics 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.…
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…
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Last session on 19 December 2023, reopens on 9 January 2024
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…
Our child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: Bingfield HC : 020 7527 1610…
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is the leading charity campaigning for the abolition of poverty among children and young people in the UK and for the improvement of the lives of low-income families. CPAG aims to raise awareness of the extent, nature and impact…
Childline is a registered charity. It provides a free and confidential phone counselling service for any child with any problem 24 hrs a day. Children are also welcome to write, without a stamp, to Childline at the address below. There is also a helpline available…
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
Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm term time
The Childminders' and Parents' group is an ideal place to relax and meet new friends; exchange ideas and tips on local amenities, while the children play in a safe, stimulating and friendly environment with a wide range of toys and equipment. There is also an outside…
A friendly indoor and outdoor stay and play group packed with activities including arts and crafts, sensory stations, puzzles and a baby corner with music and stories for 0-5s.
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.
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.
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.
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. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Please note: There will be…
From 30 September 2019, Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services will be part of the new multi-agency Central Point of Access for all Social, Emotional and Mental Health referrals across Islington. The Central Point of Access is based at the Children's Services Contact Team…
The Children in Need Service work with children and families who require additional support and with children and young people who are in need of protection. Key teams within the Children in Need Service are: Children's Services Contact Team, which deals with all new enquiries…
Children Looked After Health Team aims to promote the health of Children Looked After/Young People in line with the requirements of statutes and regulations, in order to ensure that children are happily placed, thrive and achieve their potential. The team provides statutory health assessments, flexible outreach…
We run a multi-agency service for looked after children. Our core function is to achieve good outcomes for looked after children, reducing the gap between outcomes for them and those of children in the community.
Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, additional activities run between 5:00pm to 7:00pm during term time and there are some holiday activities.
The Children's Active Involvement Service (CAIS) is for all children who have social workers, and those Looked After by Islington Children's Social Care and care leavers. This includes children in need, young people in children's homes and foster placements who live in Islington and also…
The Children’s Tier 2 Audiology Service is provided to all children and young people in Islington between the ages of 6 months and 19 years, if still in education and has developmental problems or a disability where there are concerns about hearing problems requiring audiological…