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…
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…
Monday and Wednesday, 1.30-3pm, 25 July to 26 August 2022 (No session on 10 August)
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…
Tuesday, 2-3.30pm, term time, from 19 April to 22 July, 2022 and 3 and 10 August
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…
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, 25 July, 1 and 8 August 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…
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…
Come and join us, we will visit various outdoor spaces including Freightliners farm) Please call to book limited spaces are available. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific area to…
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!
Monday to Friday 10am to 12noon, 25 July to 24 August 2022, and Saturdays 6 and 20 August
Families with Under 5s, and older siblings up to age 8 welcome to an Outdoors Stay and play. Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to…
Families with children Under 1, welcome to an Outdoors Stay and play. Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.…
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…
Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session for families with children aged under 1 years. No booking necessary Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.
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…
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 9.30-11am , during summer holiday only: 29 July, 5 and 12 August 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 fun outdoors zumba session for families with children aged under 5 years, siblings up to age 8 also welcome. No booking necessary Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.
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
Join Bright Start Islington for a summer holiday stay and play session for families with children, 0-5 years, siblings up to 8 years welcome. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID guidelines. Covid-19…
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…
Join us for Family Relaxation and Movement sessions in Elthorne Park! For Islington families with children under 5 years, siblings up to age 8 also welcome. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID…
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…