Bright Start 0-5s Outdoor Stay and Play at Sunnyside Gardens Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am. 6 September to 26 July 2024. (Closed 20 December to 8 January 2024) 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…
New Parents Group, Hornsey Road Children's Centre Thursday, 10-11.30 am, 6 week programme, 15 September to 20 October, 3 November to 8 December 2022 Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play, at Herongate House Tuedays, 10-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 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…
Bright Start 0-5s Music and Movement Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Friday, 10.30-11.15am and 11.30am- 12.15pm. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 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.…
Bright Start 0-5s Stay and Play at Family Hub North at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Thursday, 2-3.30pm. 6 September to 26 July 2024. 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…
Bright Start - SENDsory Adventures (by invitation), Family Hub Central at New River Green Wednesday, 1.30-2.30pm 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!
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play, Family Hub Central at New River Green Children's Centre Fridays 9.30-11am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Runs during Summer holiday 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…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery at Andover Community Centre Wednesday, 10-11.30am, 22 July 2023 to 26 July 2024 Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session with Famly Support Surgery, for families with children, 0-5 years. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited.
Starting Solid Food Workshop at Conewood Children's Centre 2nd Monday of the month 2024, alternates 12-1:30pm in person and online 10:30am -12pm 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. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! More info and ideas…
Childminders 0-5s Stay and Play, Caxton House Monday, 10am to 12 noon; term-time. For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders. Call Sue to book
0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery, Family Hub Central at New River Green Children's Centre Monday 9.30-11am, 6 September 2022 to 26 July 2024 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…
Bright Start – Starting Solid Food Workshop at Moreland Children's Centre 3rd Tuesday of the month 2-3pm. Starts 16 January 2024 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. Run by the health visiting team. Call or…
New Parents Group at Golden Lane Children's Centre Thursdays, 10-11.30am 18 April to 23 May 2024 Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Bright Start 0-5s Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Wednesdays, 10-11.30am. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. 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…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery at Moreland Children's Centre Monday, 9.30-11am 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 (also Wednesdays Stay and Play only 9.30-11am. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. 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…
Bright Start 0-5s outdoor Stay and Play at North Islington Nursery School and Children's Centre Tuesday, 3.30-5pm, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. Come and join in a fun outdoors 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…
Bright Start - 0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery at Golden Lane Children's Centre Monday 1.30-3pm 6 September 20232 to 26 July 2024 (also Thursday Twilight Stay and Play only 3.40-5pm). Thursday 21 December closed. No sessions during the Christmas holiday. 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…
New Parents Group at Archway Children's Centre 6 weeks programme on Thursday 2-3.30pm, starting 14 September 6 2023 Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play at Willow Children's Centre Thursday 3-4.30pm 6 September to 26 July 2024. During Summer holiday until 2 September 2023 2-3.30pm 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…
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play at Family Hub North at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Tuesday, 1.30-3pm , and Fridays (soft play) 10.30-11.30am, 26 July 23 to 26 July 2024. Closed 16 December to 8 January 2024.. 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…
Bright Start- Under 1s Stay and Play at Golden Lane Children's Centre Tuesday, 1.30-3pm 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. 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…
Bright Start - 0-5s Outdoor Stay and Play, Barnard Park Thursday 10 to 11.30am, term time only Join Bright Start Islington for an outdoor stay and play session for families with children 0-5. No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities.
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play at Hungerford Children's Centre Friday 1.30-3pm from 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Closed 23 December to 8 January 2024 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…
Bright Start - Under 1s Stay and Play at Conewood Street Children's Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 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…
Extra Boost (SEND) Golden Lane Children's Centre- Monday 9:30-11am, Hornsey Road Children's Centre- Monday 10-11.30am, New River Green N1 2SX Wednesdays 10-11.30am, Moreland Chidlren's Centre Wednesday 3.15-4.45pm. During Summer Holiday 2023 Highbury Bandstand Wildlife Garden Wednesday 2-3.30pm What is Extra Boost? A specialist group activity for under 5s with additional needs and whobenefit from a quieter space where their individual needs can be met.Run by Bright Start Practitioners, each session runs for 60 - 90 minutes. Sessions will help your child to:…
Bright Start Chatterpillars (by invitation) Spring Term 2023 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.
Stay and Play Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre Tuesday 10am to 12pm Free Stay and Play for under 5s. Light refreshments available
Cally Clocktower Centre Virtual Tours Saturday 24 April 2021 11am 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…
Stay, Sign and Play at Highgate Primary Family Centre Every Wednesday starts 16 January 2019, 1.30-3pm Baby and toddler group in partnership with Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children. Signed support for parents and carers of deaf children. A relaxed and inclusive atmosphere with support including Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers of the Deaf, deaf and hearing staff.
Activities and Services for Fathers and Male Carers, Bright Start Islington 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. Dads and Male carers Special…
Bright Start Family Support Surgery, Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Friday, 9.30-11.30am, 6 September 2026 to 26 July 2024. Term-time only 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…
Childminders' Group, Willow Children's Centre Tuesday 10-11.30am; term time For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Please note: There will be…
Islington Twins and Multiples Club Monday, 10am to 12pm, term-time only. 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.
New Parents Group, Family Hub South at Bemerton Children's Centre Wednesday 5 June to 10 July 2024, 10-11:30am An opportunity for parents to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
0-5s Stay and Play, at Brickworks Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 12 noon 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…
Childminders' Group, Golden Lane Children's Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am; term-time For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. Open to parents who would like to meet local childminders.
0-5s Stay and Play with Family Support Surgery, Conewood Street Children's Centre Tuesday, 2-3.30pm, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024 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…
Chatterpillars Stay and Play (by invitation), Family Hub North at Hornsey Road Children's Centre Tuesday 10.00 to 11.30am (closed for Winter holiday 13 December to 8 January 2024) Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Chatterpillars (by invitation), Willow Children's Centre Thursday 10-11.30am (closed for Winter holiday 15 December to 8 January 2024) Chatterpillars is a communication focused group run by Bright Start staff with support from a speech and language therapist. Each week includes a top tip, group activity and song time to boost children's language development. Get information on strategies that can help develop your child's…
Childminders' Stay and Play, Whittington Park Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 12pm (term time only) For registered childminders and the children they look after. Children play while childminders meet, gain support and share ideas. No need to book.
Bright Start Under 1s Stay and Play, Moreland Children's Centre Friday 9.30-11am , 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. 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…
Messy Play Mondays Open Every Monday except bank holidays, 10.30am to 12.30pm 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…
Childminders' and Parents' Stay and Play at New Orleans Community Centre Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 12.30pm. A friendly indoor and outdoor stay and play group packed with activities including arts and crafts, sensory stations, puzzles and a baby corner with music and stories for 0-5s.
Childminders' and Parents' Stay and Play at Highbury Roundhouse Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm term time 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 environment with a wide range of toys and equipment. There is also an outside…
Under 1s Stay and Play, Paradise Park Children's Centre Tuesday 9.30-11am starts 16 April 2024 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…
Monkey Music Term-time; Wednesday, Friday, 9.30-11am (range of sessions) A stimulating musical environment, gentle songs and fascinating sounds, absorbing activities and precious shared moments for under 5s.
Downright Excellent 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.
West Library - Under 5s Babies and young children love stories, rhymes and songs, and our relaxed and friendly baby bounce and under 5s sessions are great ways to introduce them to books, reading and learning. Baby Bounce is a song and rhyme session for babies up to about 18…
North Library - Under 5s Babies and young children love stories, rhymes and songs, and our relaxed and friendly baby bounce and under 5s sessions are great ways to introduce them to books, reading and learning. Baby Bounce is a song and rhyme session for babies up to about 18…
South Library - Under 5s Babies and young children love stories, rhymes and songs, and our relaxed and friendly baby bounce and under 5s sessions are great ways to introduce them to books, reading and learning. Baby Bounce is a song and rhyme session for babies up to about 18…