Bright Start Islington: Start for Life, children’s centres and Family Hubs
Bright Start Islington is our name for services for under fives and their families and includes our Start for Life and Family Hubs offer.
Bright Start Islington is with you every step of the way, from pregnancy to a child’s fifth birthday. You can find services in children’s centres, nurseries, health centres, community centres and libraries across Islington.
Register with Bright Start
Complete the registration form to start using Bright Start services.
Bright Start services are delivered in the North, Central and South areas. You can attend sessions in any area but for some services you will need to know which area you live in. You can use the local area finder to find out your area.
If you’re thinking of starting a family, if baby is on the way, or if baby has arrived, drop in to your local children’s centre or family hub to speak to staff, meet other parents and find out more about all the activities and support available for you and your young family. Visit our Start for Life pages for information to help you in the first 1,001 days of your baby’s life, from conception to age two.
Bright Start support and services
Bright Start timetable
Download timetableBright Start activities
Search Bright Start listingsStart for Life
Our support for you and your child, from conception to two years old
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Find local children's centres
Find out what's going on for families with under 5s including indoor, outdoor and online activities
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Baby on the way
Information and advice to help you stay healthy and prepare for the arrival of your baby
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Free vitamins
In Islington, mums to be and those with a child under 1, and children aged 3 and under receive free vitamins
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Family support
Get information and advice from Bright Start staff
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Parenting Programmes
Find courses for parents and carers
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Children with SEND
Advice and services for under 5s with special educational needs and disabilities
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Child health clinics
Find where your nearest child health clinic is in Islington
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Your health visitor
All families with children 0-5 have access to a Bright Start health visiting team
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Support with breastfeeding
Encouragement, support and information for mothers and families to feed their babies and young children confidently
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Feeding your baby
Your first year of feeding your baby including what, how and when to feed before starting solid food
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Parental mental wellbeing
Advice and services to support mental wellbeing in the early months of parenthood
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Home learning
How to approach learning in the home from baby to toddler
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Speech and language
Support with learning to talk and communicate
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Childcare and early education
Find registered childcare and help with paying for it, plus information for childcare professionals
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Vaccinations for children
Find out about your child’s vaccination timetable
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Library services for families and children
Discover what's on offer at your family-friendly library
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Family Hubs
Your 'front door' to children and family services from 0 to 19, or up to 25 for those with SEND
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Family Information Service (FIS)
Contact our award-winning FIS for local and national information for families with children, 0-25
Related information
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Domestic abuse and sexual violence
– Services to support parents, carers and families
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Family breakdown
Services to support children and families
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Cost of living support
The price of energy, food and bills are all rising and many of us are feeling worried or anxious about our finances but there are services that can help
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Healthy Start
Healthy Start can help those that are pregnant or have young children and are on a low income to buy healthy food and baby formula
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Support finding work
Whether you are looking for your first job or a new job, we can support you
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Substance misuse
Our directory listings for help with substance misuse including advice on how to stop smoking
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Childcare Choices
Government help with childcare costs for parents - whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support
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Worried about a child?
If you’re worried about a child, phone 020 7527 7400. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP)
Islington Council, police and Integrated Care Board (Health) work together, with relevant agencies, to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
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Housing
Repairs, help with finding a home, get information on your tenancy or lease
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Employment skills and training
Information and guidance on employment training and support available.
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Free vitamins
In Islington, mums to be and those with a child under 1, and children aged 3 and under receive free vitamins
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Volunteer with us
Talk to parents and help to shape services for under 5s, while gaining skills and confidence