Start for life
Find Bright Start advice and support, services and activities in Islington from pregnancy to your child’s second birthday.
Our information and support for you and your child to help you in the first 1,001 days of your baby's life from conception to age two. You can find the full range of service for under 5s and families on the Bright Start page.
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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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Baby's first year
Find support, activities and services in the early days and months of your baby’s life
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Toddlers
As your child develops from a baby to a toddler, find out about all the local and national support on offer
Related information
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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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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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Childcare and early education
Find registered childcare and help with paying for it, plus information for childcare professionals
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Family Information Service (FIS)
Contact our award-winning FIS for local and national information for families with children, 0-25
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Better Health - Start4Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood
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Bright Start Bright Ideas newsletter
The Bright Ideas newsletter is a fortnightly email with ideas and tips on supporting early health and development and activities for children 0-5
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Children with SEND
Advice and services for under 5s with special educational needs and disabilities
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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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Free vitamins
In Islington, mums to be and those with a child under 1, and children aged 3 and under receive free vitamins