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The Incredible Years programme supports parents to feel less stressed and become more confident in managing their child’s behaviour. The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents and learn positive parenting strategies to help reduce negative behaviours and increase positive child behaviours. This course…

The after-school club supports a small number of children and young people over a long period of time to progress them to the point where they can integrate into the open access youth club. Our inclusive activities give participants the opportunity to try something new…

Public library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. While services are currently restricted due to Covid-19. For activities and resources to use at home and online Visit our home learning website  Books, Music Cds, DVDs, Audio Books, large Print books.…

The Museum is a fun and interesting place to bring children. The museum has a Victorian dressing up box, activities, quizzes, colouring sheets and displays of objects with information about Islington in the past. There is a changing programme of exhibitions which are often suitable for young…

We run several netball leagues in Islington at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, Angel and Highbury Grove School, Highbury & Islington. Playing netball is a great way to get fit, play a really fun sport and make some great friends. We run ladies and mixed leagues,…

These classes are a perfect introduction to football and are run by coaches that love working with this age group!The emphasis is very much on creating a fun environment to play football in and your Little Striker will be able to progress at their own…

Lumpy Hill has exciting structures and swings. Children grow vegetables and flowers in a fabulous garden and make artworks which they display all over the site. There is a big grassy space for ball games. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are…

Margaret McMillan offers children under five and their families a range of integrated and inclusive services, including care and education places, health services, family support and outreach, access to training opportunities and advice on tax credits. For information on activities see Bright Start Online activities  You can…

CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT We are in the process of creating a new building and amenities for Martin Luther King Adventure Playground.

Mary’s Youth Club works with young people offering For 10 - 19-year-olds we offer an open youth club with opportunities to share, grow, learn and enjoy. Programmes run Monday to Thursday, with most activity taking place on-site and satellite sessions delivered with our partners. Young adults aged…

Glorious Backstage Arts in collaboration with [A]rt:[w]ork, seek to expand the creative experience for graduates and emerging practitioners seeking to develop, maintain and explore ways to expand their professional practice. MERGE aims to provide innovative opportunities to exhibit, network and gain work experience. A collaborative platform…

Minik Kardes @ The Factory Children's Centre provides childcare places and all the family support and health services offered by all Islington's Children's Centres. Please note: The Factory Children’s Centre has recently changed its registration number which means that the link to Ofsted at the end…

Moreland Children's Centre is a friendly and welcoming centre based in EC1 in South Islington. The centre is part of Moreland School and has its own entrance in Gard Street.  The children's centre includes a nursery for 0 to 3 year olds, with a baby room and…

New River Green Children's Centre is a council managed Children's Centre with an on site integrated early years and childcare provision offering inclusive care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The Centre has 81 full-time places and is open 49 weeks a…

North Islington is a Nursery School and Children's Centre run by a governing body which includes parent representatives. Teacher qualified staff are supported by staff with childcare qualifications to offer a friendly and caring place for learning through play.Places are offered on a full or…

Packington Children's Centre operates from four sites. Our community and outreach services at the Packington Hub include family support and drop-in sessions; antenatal and post natal clinics; child health reviews; housing advice and information sessions. Packington Children's Centre has two nursery sites, with one in…

Paradise Park Children's Centre offers a supportive setting where friendly, experienced, qualified staff, including qualified teachers, work with children and families. In addition it offers children under 5 and their families a range of integrated and inclusive services, including care and education places, health services,…

Pedal Power is an inclusive cycling club for teenagers and adults with a disability. Family members and support workers are also encouraged to cycle.  Many types of bikes are available.Sessions are held around Finsbury Park and Arsenal Stadium.

Platform is a unique, creative venue where young people can learn new skills and spend time with friends. The hub has a fully equipped theatre, rehearsal space, a media suite and a recording studio. Young people can access a range of advice and guidance in…

The Refugee Women's Association (RWA) aims to empower refugee women; to promote and raise awareness of the public and decision-makers about the needs and aspirations of refugee women as well as about their positive contributions to UK society and to provide a model of good…

Rose Bowl provides activities for children and young people including an after-school drop in, dance, arts, media and sport. On Tuesdays - Fridays from 3.30-6pm there is a programme for 8-12 year olds. From 6.30-8.30pm there is a programme for 13-19 year olds. including the…

Free online courses for parents and carers These free online courses for parents and carers are based on the Solihull Approach to parenting which promotes emotional health and well-being by supporting relationships. Four courses are on offer and can be completed at your own pace…

Come and discuss issues that matter to you and your family, meet other local women and professionals from different organisations and share your ideas over a coffee.

Find out about the This Girl Can Islington project, activities for women and girls in leisure centres and elsewhere. Volunteers wanted Would you like to volunteer to help with the This Girl Can Islington project? Find out what you can do and the rewards on…

An after-school and holiday club offering arts and crafts, trips to green spaces, dance, homework clubs, food workshops, music workshops, competitions. Holiday PlayschemeMonday to Friday, 26-30 October 2020, 8.30am to 5.30pmAge range: 4 to 11 years (15 years for children with SEND)Cost: £20 per day (£15…

Islington Leisure Centres; Archway Leisure Centre, Cally Pool, Highbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths, offer a range of swimming lessons for children from age 3 and up to adults.  Parent and infant or baby lessons also available. From 5 day holiday courses to continuous programme lessons which run weekly…

At Islington Tennis Centre and Gym we have 6 indoor courts for kids to play tennis throughout the whole year. Our team of LTA qualified and licensed coaches will help teach all aspects of the game in a fun and friendly environment. We teach the…

Timbuktu has a daredevil slide, a boarder swing and a network of wooden structures to climb. We make bonfires to cook marshmallows and spend time digging for treasure in our huge sandpit. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are unique spaces dedicated…

Toffee Park has a zip wire, an echo slide, and swings of all shapes and sizes. We have a pond where frogs live and a round hedgerow where we have bonfires. Play is free here. Islington Play Association's adventure playgrounds are unique spaces dedicated to…

The Better Extreme Trampoline Park let's you bounce, balance and burn calories while having a heap of fun. Our unique bounce arena has a mix of nine fun features, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us every Thursday during term-time for a stay and play session with creative and messy play, story and rhyme time, singing and dancing, baby area with treasure baskets. It's a great place to meet other families!

Beginners welcome, no need to book

Willow Children's Centre achieved 'Outstanding' in the recent Ofsted inspection. 'The inspirational senior management team creates a highly focused ethos, which is reflected in the positive attitudes of staff, parents and children. Meeting children's care, well-being and learning needs is central to all that they do’. The…

Young Actors Theatre Islington offers a Professional Acting Foundation Course that will enable you to develop an essential performance vocabulary through training in acting, movement and voice. YATI offers individual support for audition preparation and enjoys links with London drama schools such as: Guildhall School…

Youth Club is our core programme, augmented by various fixed-term projects. It is a physical, social and cultural space for young people to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Children and young people are encouraged to explore new opportunities, whilst being supported to…

The Zone Youth Club is located between Holloway School and the Bridge School and is accessed from the Bridge School entrance on Carleton Road. We offer after-school and evening youth club sessions for young people aged 11 to 19 years or up to 24 years for…