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…
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.
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…
By phone on Mondays 10am to 1pm. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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…
A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
A small specialist group Group for children awaiting a SCT Assessment, ages 2-5, referral required. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only booking essential!
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. Runs every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call or email to book. Covid-19…
Tuesdays, 12.30-3pm. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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…
Wednesdays, 12.45-2.45pm. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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…
Fridays 1-2.30pm, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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…
Thursdays, 1.30-3pm. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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…
Thursdays, 9.30-11am (drop in). No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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 course, 12 May to 7 July 2023, Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm
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…
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…
Tuesday 9 May, Monday 10 July 2023 11am to 12.30pm
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 your local Bright Start Team to book your…
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…
Tuesday, 1.30-3pm , and Fridays (soft play) 10.30-11.30am, 5 September to 21 July 2023. 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…
Friday, 1.30-3pm, 5 September 2022 to 21 July 2023. No sessions during the Christmas holiday, 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023.
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.…