Toddlers
As your child develops from a baby to a toddler, find out about all the local and national support on offer.
As your child develops towards talking and being more active, these are our resources and activities to help you.
You might also want to find out about free early learning for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and childcare if you are working or studying.
Why not drop into your local children’s centre or family hub to meet other families and take part in stay and play or other fun activities. You can also get support from your health visitor if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s development.
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Parenting toddlers
Find out about the range of courses to help parents and carers
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Family support
Get information and advice from Bright Start staff
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Free early learning and childcare
Find free early learning and childcare for children under 5 years old
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Finding childcare
Information about finding and choosing childcare
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Healthy eating
NHS advice on feeding your child
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Learning to talk
Information about learning to talk for 1-5 year olds with tips and activities to help your child develop their skills
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Speech and language delay
Help to progress your child’s communication skills
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Baby teeth and oral health
Taking care of your little one's teeth and gums as they start getting their full set of baby teeth
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Activities with a toddler
Fun local activities to enjoy with your toddler, inside and out and about
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Children with SEND
Advice and services for under 5s with special educational needs and disabilities
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Bookstart
Get free books to read with your child and inspire them with a love of books
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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
Related information
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Families for Life
Families for life is a healthy lifestyle programme to support families with children aged 2 – 11 to be active and healthy
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Better Health - Start4Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood
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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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The sleep charity
Advice and support to help children, teenagers and adults to sleep better.
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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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Substance misuse
Our directory listings for help with substance misuse including advice on how to stop smoking
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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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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Find out about common accidents to under-5s and how to prevent them with more awareness, improvements in the home and greater product safety
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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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Adult learning
Learn new skills including English for speakers of another language (ESOL)
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Jobs and careers
Apply for jobs, apprenticeships, get help finding work
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Immunisations
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
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Smoke-free homes
How to protect your family and friends against secondhand smoke
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Toilet training
Advice on how to start training your toddler to use the toilet
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Managing minor illnesses
Advice for parents and carers to help manage minor illnesses in babies and children