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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Contact Children and Families

For general enquiries about Islington’s Children and Families services call 020 7527 2000.

Email: childrens.services@islington.gov.uk

Islington FIS, Family Information Service

Contact Islington FIS for free, impartial information, advice and guidance for families with children aged 0-25, including childcare and free early education, play and things to do, family support and money advice.

Phone: 020 7527 5959

Email: FIS@islington.gov.uk 

You can also check the Family Directory for contact details for individual services and follow Islington FIS on Facebook. 

Worried about a child

Call the Children’s Services Contact team on 020 7527 7400 at any time.

Always dial 999 in an emergency. 

School admissions

Email: admissions@islington.gov.uk

Find out about applying for a school place.

SEND local offer 

Information, advice and services for Islington children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 0-25. 

Email: SEN@islington.gov.uk

Children’s Social Care 

Phone: 020 7527 7400

Adoption 

Phone: 020 7527 4777 (option 2)

Email: north@AdoptLondon.org.uk

Find out more about adoption.

Fostering

Phone: 080 0073 0428, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 

Email fostering@islington.gov.uk

Find out more about fostering.

Islington Children and Families Board 

Phone: 020 7527 3080

Email: ChildrensPartnership@islington.gov.uk.

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