Services in families (1268)
Holidays - childcare and things to do
Holiday childcare playschemes operate each holiday, apart from Christmas. If you need information and advice about support with childcare costs, including tax-free childcare or childcare through Universal Credit, contact Islington's Family Information Service, 020 7527 5959; fis@islington.gov.uk or visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Free holiday activities with lunch are…Early Help services for families in Islington
Bright Start 0-5 Support for families from pregnancy until your child is five. Family Support Surgeries, Monday-Friday between 9am-12noon: if you have a question, need some information, advice or guidance our family engagement workers are still here to talk over the phone. If lines are…Foster a child
Fostering is caring for someone else’s child in your own home. Foster carers look after babies, children and young people who are often distressed about being separated from their family. Foster carers keep children healthy and safe and help them develop their life skills. Being…Home and family
Support for you and your family Most families have problems at some time. This can include a serious illness, a death, money problems, family members not getting on, or finding it difficult to talk about problems. All this can affect you in different ways and…SEND in the Early Years
It is critical that there is no delay in the early years in identifying the need for, and making any necessary special educational provision. Delay can give rise to loss of self-esteem, frustration and subsequent learning and behavioural difficulties. Early action is crucial to future…Finding and choosing childcare, how to apply
You can use this directory to find childcare. Or contact our friendly Family Information Service team: 020 7527 5959; email See also our information on Paying for Childcare and Free early learning and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Childcare explained!Registering a Birth
Legally you need to register a birth within 42 days at the Register Office in the area where the baby was born. Find out what you need to do to register your baby's birth in Islington.Resident Support Scheme
Support for residents in financial crisis. See full details on Islington Council's website.Services for disabled children in Islington
Islington's Disabled Children's Services are made up of teams of education, health and social care professionals working together to support disabled children and their families. You can find full details of the support services available for families with disabled children on Islington's SEND Local Offer directory.Sexual Health and Contraceptive Services during COVID-19
Brook Euston, the Brandon Centre and Pulse N7 remain open during Covid-19! We are currently operating a telephone consultation system with booked appointments where needed. Please call us before coming to a clinic. It is important to look after your sexual health and contraception needs…Free School Meals
For information on free school meals, visit our webpage on the council website.Paying for childcare
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides information and advice about paying for childcare. You can phone the FIS on 020 7527 5959, or email Childcare Choices, provides a helpful summary of paying for childcare options, including Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare. Find out if you…Worried about a child?
If you are worried about a child, that they may be experiencing neglect or abuse, whether it is a family member or someone living nearby, phone 020 7527 7400 at any time. Alternatively, you could speak to a teacher, headteacher, health visitor, school nurse or GP.…Free childcare and early learning for 2, 3 & 4 year olds - free 15 hours, free 30 hours
Quick links to apply for free early education and childcare: 15 hours free for 2 year olds receiving government support 15 hours free for all 3- and 4-year-olds 30 hours free childcare for eligible working families of 3- and 4-year-olds Free childcare for eligible working families,…Housing Queries
For information about a range of housing issues, visit the Housing section of Islington's website.Working with children
Islington's Family Information Service (FIS) provides a jobs bulletin (available in downloads) every two weeks showing vacancies with nurseries, schools, and all children and young people's services. If you would like to subscribe to the jobs bulletin, please email fis@islington.gov.uk including your phone number in the…