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A variety of soft play equipment, which encourages children to develop their balancing abilities and physical skills. To end the session, we all take part in a parachute activity and a sing-along.

Are you a father or male carer in Islington, looking for fun activities and services to use with your children? You are welcome to use all Bright Start Activities and Services. Find more information and a timetable on the website.

Ambler Children's Centre is set in the grounds of Ambler Primary School at the northern end of Blackstock Road, near Finsbury Park. Access to Ambler Children's Centre is via its own entrance on Romilly Road, at the rear of the property. The Children's Centre provides…

Archway Children’s Centre achieved 'Outstanding' in the recent Ofsted inspection. The effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching, learning, assessment, personal development, behaviour, welfare and outcomes for children is all outstanding. The report states that, ‘Staff build exceptionally strong partnerships with parents. Children are happy…

Arts First run two Music Centres funded by Arts First with a grant from Arts Council England, at Canonbury Primary and St Joseph's Primary Schools.   Canonbury Music Centre offers keyboards, violin and guitar instrumental tuition on Tuesday after school. Anyone attending an Islington school can apply using the application…

Bemerton Children's Centre is one of the nurseries directly managed by the council offering integrated care and education. Bemerton Children’s Centre is located on the Bemerton Estate close to the Caledonian Road and the Barnsbury area. Services available include early learning and childcare, parenting advice,…

This session supports children’s language development and is by invitation only for children 18 months – 3.5 years. Contact to book your face to face session.  These sessions are COVID secure.

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. Contact to book your place. All sessions take place on ZOOM you will be…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

This session supports mums-to-be prepare for giving birth through gentle engaging movements and by bringing awareness to body changes in pregnancy. Mums to be can attend once they are in their second trimester. Contact to book

In these sessions you will learn how to massage your baby from a qualified infant massage instructor trained by the International Association of Infant Massage. You will learn to use different strokes supporting you to build secure attachment and read your baby’s cues which supports…

In partnership with Bright Start, Whittington Health and Public Health, Christine Ogundele (Immunisation Specialist Nurse) will be delivering online information sessions about the Covid vaccine for Islington parents. This will support parents to make an informed decision when offered the vaccine. The sessions will last…

Come and join in a fun, interactive activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development using resources from around your home. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You…

Bright Start Online workshop for parents and carers of babies aged 12 months and under. Run by the Speech and Language Therapy Team. Come and join us for an overview of early language development and tips to support your young child’s language and play. Email…

One off 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. Contact to book. Takes place on ZOOM, you will be sent a link 24…

Join us to find out how mindfulness could help bring some calm to family life. A free NHS workshop for parents with children agd 1 to 5years. All sessions take place on ZOOM, contact us to book, you will be sent a link 24 hours…

A six week online programme for parents with a baby under four months old. Meet other parents, share experiences and learn new things. Find out more about: • getting to know your baby • baby brain development • rhythms and sleep • feeding• home safety•…

A free NHS workshop for parents with children aged 1 to 5years. Join us to reflect on the impact of the pandemic on you as parents and your children, and to think together about parenting strategies during these difficult times. All sessions take place on…

These classes are for practicing yoga with mother and baby, using movements which include the baby. Gentle Pilates exercises help to re-establish the pelvic floor muscle. The session also includes singing and gentle general massage for the baby. Mothers can attend from when the baby…

A free NHS online ZOOM workshop for parents with children aged 1-5 years. Join us to explore ways to improve both your and your child's sleep and feel more confident about your family's routine. Bright Start Online workshop run by Growing Together. 

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. Contact to book your place. All sessions take place on ZOOM you will be…

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. Come and join us to learn activity ideas and top tips to help the development of your child’s language and…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

Come and join in a fun, interactive 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…

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…

A selection of arts and crafts, toys, sand play and a sing along at the end of each session, plus outside activities, bikes and trikes - weather permitting!

An online Zoom presentation on the history and architecture of the Cally Clock Tower.Explore the impressive Caledonian Park Clock Tower - from the comfort of your home. The 45m tall tower, built in the 1850s, was the centerpiece of the Metropolitan Cattle Market. In this…

Coronavirus update Following Government’s guidance, Caxton House Community Centre is now closed but continues to offer direct support to over 55s, families and residents needing to shield. If you want to help or need help please contact admin@caxtonhouse.org or call 0207 263 3151 We are…

20.3.2020: Bright Start Stay and Play sessions will not be running until further notice. The Childminders' and Parents' group is an ideal place to relax and meet new friends; exchange ideas and tips on local amenities, while the children play in a safe, stimulating and friendly…

Stay and play session for parents, carers and children under 5.

Christ Church Baby and Toddler Group provides toys, crafts, stay and play. All are welcome. Refreshments are available for carers and children. There is a ten minute sing along at the end of the session.

Conewood Children's Centre offers full and part-time childcare as well as the full range of children's centre services including stay and play sessions, health and family support services. For information on activities see Bright Start Online activities You can read the most recent Ofsted report.…

Dance-A-Round aims to provide stimulating and exciting dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. All of our classes offer opportunities to develop body control and self-esteem as well as creative skills. Children from the age of 3 years and upwards enjoy creative, Jazz,…

A stay and play session providing speech and language, occupational therapy and support for children with Down’s Syndrome and their families. For families London wide.

Golden Lane Children's Centre is part of Prior Weston School at the Golden Lane Campus. The Campus is also shared with Richard Cloudesley Special School. Golden Lane welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years, including Nursery and Reception children and offers stay and play…

Covid-19 update: community activities may be subject to restrictions; contact nursery for information! All families are invited to join our fun, stimulating and creative themed weekly drop-in Stay and Play sessions. Once a month during the summer, we run the session in our wonderful garden. This…

Highbury Roundhouse provides a range of activities for children and young people aged 0 -21 years old. Highbury Roundhouse provides a thriving under 5’s projects for parents and carers including stay and play, dance, drama and music classes. Highbury Roundhouse runs five after-school clubs in Islington.…

Coronavirus Update Food and Essential Item Parcels Our food hub provides a weekly hot meal, and food and essential item parcels for members of our community. It is not a crisis service. Participants are regularly monitored on their needs and referred to relevant support services…

Drop-in stay and play group for parents and under 5s; playtime for babies and children and chat for parents and carers.

Hornsey Road Children's Centre provides the full range of childcare, family support and out-reach services in the Holloway area. The Children's Centre employs family support workers, community link workers and fathers' workers. For information on activities see Bright Start Online activities Hornsey Road is one of…

Hungerford Children’s Centre provides a wide range of high quality services to children and families. Our aim is to provide services which are needed by the community to bring about significant life changes for families with children five years or younger. Our services are not static…

The Islington Play Association (IPA) is an umbrella organisation that provides support, advice and training for voluntary sector play and childcare providers in the borough. The IPA manages 6 adventure playgrounds and the Paradise Park Children’s Centre and Nursery.

We meet every Monday morning during term-time for a stay and play so your little ones can have fun while you have a cup of tea and discuss all things multiple with other parents and carers.

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…

We are a weekly drop in messy play group based at Hargrave Hall, N19.We all know that children love getting their hands dirty while exploring the world around them, and now your children can learn whilst having lots of fun! Apart from the excitement of…

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…

A stimulating musical environment, gentle songs and fascinating sounds, absorbing activities and precious shared moments for under 5s.   

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…