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…
This fun and energetic Zumba class is great for burning calories as well as having fun! It’s suitable for both parents and children so the whole family can join in with the session. We will learn lots of different dances to a variety of songs…
Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am starting November 2021. Meet at entrance by zebra crossing
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…
10am to 12noon. Fathers Stay & Play: Saturday 15 January, 12 February, 12 March, 14 May, 11 June and 9 July 2022. All Family Stay & Play: 29 January, 26 February, 26 March & 28 May2022
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…
Friday, 10-10.45am and 11-11.45am. 19 April to 22 July 2022
Come and join in a fun, interactive activity with your child and pick up tips on how songs and movement in time to music can support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas.…
Thursday, 2-3.30pm. until 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…
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…
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…
Ambler Children's Centre, Friday 9.30-11am and Minik Kardes @ The Factory Friday 1.30-3pm
This session supports children’s language development and is by invitation only for children 18 months – 3 years. If interested discuss with a support worker.
Telephone service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 12 noon.
If you have a question, or need some information, advice or guidance you can speak to one of our Family Engagement Workers. Telephone service Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-12noon Tel: 020 7527 8376 If lines are busy please leave a message and we will get…
Family Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply…
Family Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply…
Monday 9.30am to 12 noon, 19 April to 22 July 2022
Family Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply…
For private tenants only. Call or email to book. Get advice and help on: • Housing options and assistance to access private sector accommodation• Support to access funds to secure accommodation• Rent arrears • Support with welfare reforms involving benefit caps• Parental eviction• Mediation support…
Wednesdays, 3.30-5pm, from 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…
One off workshop for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright…
Pre-booked 1:1 breastfeeding support appointments To book, or to arrange alternative telephone support, video call or home visit appointments (limited availability on a case-by-case basis), call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave a message, or email For urgent or wider health concerns…
Pre-booked 1:1 breastfeeding support appointments To book, or to arrange alternative telephone support, video call or home visit appointments (limited availability on a case-by-case basis), call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave a message, or email For urgent or wider health concerns…
Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited due to Covid-19. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020…
Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited due to Covid-19. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020…
Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited due to Covid-19. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on…
Next 7 session course Tuesdays 9.30-am to 12.30pm, 10 May to 28 June 2022
Calling all Islington dads, mums and carers! Would you like to volunteer as a Bright Start Parent Champion? As a Parent Champion, you could help other parents by speaking to them about free early learning for under 5s, signposting them to services, sharing health and…
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…
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…
Meet with our breastfeeding supporters to talk through all your questions about feeding and caring for your newborn when he or she arrives. It's an interactive session that's a bit different every time, depending on what you particularly want to know, rather than a formal…
Wednesday, 27 April, 18 May, 15 June and 20 July 2022, 1.30-2.30pm
Join an accredited First Aid trainer online, to further develop your understanding of basic First Aid and how to support your child in the event of an accident. Content includes minor burns, choking and resuscitation. Booking essential
One off online workshops for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Bright Start Priority Early Learning places are for children who are in need and identified as being a priority by Islington Children’s Services, Whittington Health, early education providers and other health and early help professionals. Children in these places are fully integrated with their peers…
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 risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines. Bemerton Children's Centre,5 February, March, 7 May 2022…
A small specialist group for two and three year olds with Social and Communication needs and their families. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only; booking essential, speak to local Bright Start support workers. Covid-19…
Special Time: Bright Start Online workshop for parents and carers of children aged between 18 months and 3.5 years. Run by the Speech and Language Therapy Team. Play and interaction is essential for language development. This 2 part workshop will share key strategies you can…
Tuesday, 1.30-2.30pm, 21 February to 14 April - then 1.30-3pm 19 April 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…
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…
Thursday, 3-4.30pm. until 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…
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
Come and join in a fun OUTDOORS 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…
Monday 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 9.30-11am, 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…
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…