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…
Check out the British Library's Family Activities and Events on their website. During Covid-19 restrictions you can sign up to the British Library family email. Each email will contain various activities, from storytellings, craft fun and movement inspired by sound. Please see our first email…
BTP Volunteer Police Cadets are a voluntary uniformed youth group for those aged 13-15 who are interested in making a difference to their communities. There are currently two groups - one in Birmingham and one in London (Islington) and volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged…
The Bronze Group is a multi-agency operational group which aims to prevent and reduce young people’s involvement in gang activity, group offending and violent crime through the sharing of information, and the use of resources to work with individuals and groups. The Bronze Group membership…
Monday - Friday, 12.15-6pm; Saturday, 12-2pm. No walk-in services due to Covid restrictions, call to arrange an appointment or telephone consultation
Brook provides sexual health services and advice for young people under 25. Services include, sexual health, contraception, pregnancy testing, termination referrals, counselling. Please call for an appointment.
Rainbow Units, Brownies and Girl Guide groups take place in a range of venues in Islington. For further information please contact the Islington coordinator.
Buzzin’ is supported by Team London and Thrive LDN, and is open to young people in Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets. The young people will work with our resident beekeeper and other staff to develop their confidence, skills and experience of enterprise while learning how…
An online Zoom presentation on the history and architecture of the Cally Clock Tower.Explore the impressive Caledonian Park Clock Tower - from the comfort of your home. The 45m tall tower, built in the 1850s, was the centerpiece of the Metropolitan Cattle Market. In this…
Cally Pool & Gym: has a 25 metre pool and large shallow pool has a gym overlooking both pools with cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls offers fitness classes has a health suite offering…
Camden and Islington Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people up to 18 years living in Camden and Islington who have a caring responsibility for a family member. The service offers whole family support, alongside one-one support for young carers and works intensively with families…
Saturday, 10am to 12pm, term-time; 11am to 1pm from 15 June
Football sessions with coaches for children, 7 to 16 years, with special educational needs and disabilities, SEND. No need to book, just turn up and play!
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. ADHD support group for parents at Walter Sickert Community Centre, 1st Thursday of every month, 9.30-11.30am.
The aim of Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is to provide high-quality specialist and multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment and treatment services for children and adolescents experiencing a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties or suffering psychiatric disorders. Islington CAMHS works closely with other…
Nursery and Reception, 8.55am to 3.15pm; Key Stage 1, 8.55am to 3.20pm; Key Stage 2, 8.55am to 3.30pm; Breakfast club 8am to 8.55am; After-school club until 6pm.
Canonbury Primary School is a mixed community school, which means that it is financed by public money and managed by the Local Authority, which also sets the admission requirements. All schools are inspected regularly by Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and…
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:15pm. Open 39 weeks a year.
Canonbury Primary School Nursery offers free full time sessions to 31/2 to 4 year olds from 9:00am to 3:15pm. The Nursery is open for 3 terms a year - 39 weeks. Classes are taught by teachers, with the help of classroom assistants. They deliver the…
School Term time: Monday to Friday, 3.15-6.15pm. School Holidays and Half Term: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, and 2.30-5.30pm; Lunch 1.30-2.30pm.Stay and Eat 1.30pm - 2.30pm Children will need to be provided with a packed lunch; there is a charge of £5 for the lunch hour.
This May half term our opening times are Mon 30th May, Tues 31st May, Wed 1st June Thur 2nd June from 10.30am - 1.30pm and 2.30pm -5.30pm. We offer a service during our hour closure for working parents called "stay and Eat" which supports children…
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…
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME? Caring Dads supports fathers to improve their relationships with their children, develop strategies to manage their frustration and find ways to reduce parental conflict. This programme is for both resident and non-resident fathers / male carers that need support to end…
We are a small charity and the office is only staffed part-time. The best time to contact us is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday afternoons. Please email or leave a message on our answer machine if we are not available.
Coronavirus Update: CARIS bereavement counselling for adults 020 7281 5200 and emails can be sent to info@carisislington.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: Caris Islington is a registered charity which runs two projects in Islington: a Bereavement Counselling Service for adults, children and young people, and a Cold Weather…
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…
Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm. Part time and emergency care.
Claire's Childminding Services. I live in a terraced house and have been working as a childminder for 19 years. I have a playroom with a secure and safe garden. I take children on different outings each day. Typical outings include going to the library, farm,…
Rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Level 3 qualified. Previously employed as playgroup worker. Everyday outings to parks, libraries, groups and farms. Driver. Healthy Early Years childminder.* *Healthy Early Years childminders have been quality assured as providing a good level of support for the health and wellbeing…
Experienced childminder with a degree in Early Childhood studies. 30+ years experience. Garden. Care for children from 3 months to 8 years in a clean and cosy environment. I attend drop-ins, fun and creative activities, learning through play and music, regular trips to city farms,…
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Full, part time and school holiday care.
Full and part time places. 16 years' experience. Outings to parks, libraries and drop-ins. I offer a range of home activities including painting, crafts and cooking. Speaks English and French. Parking available at nearby meters.
Qualified teacher, massage therapist and baby massage instructor. Also trained to use Makaton. I have over eight years teaching experience and over 15 years experience in childcare. My specialist area is special needs and learning disabilities. Driver.
Main Office: weekdays 9am-5pm; Under 5s Drop In and Toy Library: Monday and Friday, 9.30am to 1pm; Family Zumba: Thursday 6.30-7.30pm
We are providing cooking kits for residents to cook simple vegetarian meals. Residents are asked to register and complete a self-referral form and must live in the Hillrise Ward. (Residents living on the Elthorne Estates can access support through Elthorne Pride 0208 017 2205) We…
Central Foundation Boys' School is a boys' Foundation school. Foundation schools are run by their own governing body, which employs the staff and sets the admissions criteria but are maintained by the local authority. Land and buildings are usually owned by the governing body or…
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.
Charley's Childminding Service. 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. Can accept childcare vouchers.
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 5 and Chase who is nearly 10 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…
Monday, 1-3.30pm; 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…
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, 1.30-3.30pm; 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…
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, 1-3.30pm; 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…
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…
Friday, 9.30 to 12 noon; 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…
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…
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…
Monday, 10am to 12 noon; term-time. Starts 7 June 2021
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.