New Bright Futures drop in for parents of children 5-19We know that being a parent is not always easy and that all families need extra support at some stage as children grow up. Bright Futures is here to help! We are starting two new surgeries…
New Bright Futures drop in for parents of children 5-19We know that being a parent is not always easy and that all families need extra support at some stage as children grow up. Bright Futures is here to help! We are starting two new surgeries…
We are open all year round with the exception of Bank Holiday, the days between Christmas and New Year and 2 Inset Days a year. We are open 7am-7pm for extended care but our core hours are 8am-6pm. We cater for children 0-5 years. Every…
Come and join our weekly coffee mornings to find out about our courses, what’s new at The Parent House and how we can support you The Parent House offers free 1-2-1 support/mentoring/training and courses to Islington Parents, or if you work in Islington or have…
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks per year(closes for 1 week over christmas)
Monkey Puzzle Melody Lane caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years, featuring a spacious and purposefully designed childcare space with three rooms, a children’s cooking counter and indoor/outdoor play area.
First Thursday of the month: 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July 2023, 1.30-2.30pm
Do you have questions about how to find childcare? Come and join us to hear about the Family Information Service and ask any questions. A free informal online session. Contact Bright Start North to book your place. All sessions take place on ZOOM you will…
10am to 12noon. Fathers Stay & Play: 2nd Saturday of the month, Family Stay and Play 4th Saturday of the month. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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 10-10.45am, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023
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.…
Postponed until further notice. Wednesday 10-10.45am, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023
Not currently running 12/1/2023. Postponed until future notice 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,…
Friday 11am to 12.30pm, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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.
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…
Open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9pm, Wednesday mornings 9-11am
At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.…
Groundwork LDN runs a free, skills-training programme that provides employment support for young people living in London who are not in employment, education or training. Accredited courses in: English and Maths Functional Skills, Employability Skills, Horticulture, Business Administration, Customer Service Employment Advisors who offer 1-2-1…
This session, delivered by Michal Rusanky (Clinical Psychologist) will: help you to know when your child is ready to start toilet training give information about ways to help children to toilet train provide a space to share ideas and ask questions suggest ways to encourage…
Are you the parent of a child SEND? Join our SEND Friends coffee morning for guest speakers from Islington Parent Carer Forum and Islington Healing Network. Find out about our courses, what’s new at The Parent House and how we can support you. The SEND…
Every Sunday at 9am, a free junior parkrun takes place in Caledonian (Clocktower) park. Children aged 4-14 years can run, jog or walk this 2km event (about 2½ laps of the park). Parents and guardians are welcome to participate too, or simply cheer their children…
Tuesday and Wednesday 1-2:30 pm, Thursday 1-2:30pm; term-time
Palace for All is a place for children of all abilities, their parents, carers and their families. You and your children can play in a safe, supportive environment. Meet other parents to share experiences and knowledge. PALACE - Play and Learn and Creative Education -…
Gabby's Dream Tiney Home Nursery. Childminder Agency Registered. Tiney CMA. My childminding setting offers a welcoming and warm environment for children to thrive. I have many years' experience and a wealth of knowledge looking after children from the age of 6 months to 8 years…
St Mary's Baby Boutique is a charity project funded by Love Your Neighbour based in Hornsey Rise N19. We aim to provide families facing hardship with equipment needs for children aged 0-5 years old so that all children have the opportunity to have the best…
Tuesday, 10-11.30am, (6 weeks course) from 22 February 2022
A 4 week course for parents with a baby aged 6 weeks to 6 months. Learn how to use simple strokes to calm and relax your baby. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk…