Early Years and Childcare
We provide a range of high-quality services for families and practitioners who support children to thrive and develop, especially in the first five years.
Bright Start Islington

Bright Start Islington services are for under-5s and their families. You can find Bright Start services in children's centres, nurseries, health centres, community centres and libraries across Islington. We support families from pregnancy to a child's fifth birthday.
Services are split into three localities:
- Bright Start North: includes Archway, Hornsey Road, Hungerford, North Islington and Willow Children's Centres - Renata Moriconi
- Bright Start Central: includes Ambler, Conewood, Minik Kardes @ The Factory and New River Green Children's Centres - David Norman
- Bright Start South: includes Bemerton, Golden Lane and Moreland Children's Centres - Chris Halliwell
To find out about activities, see the Bright Start timetables on Islington Directories:
Information and advice about childcare, activities and services for parents and carers, children and young people is available on the Family Directory which is maintained by the Islington Family Information Service.
Information and resources to support health and wellbeing in your Early Years setting is available in the Schools channel.
Latest news from Bright Start Islington.
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Teaching and Learning
Tools and resources for practitioners working with children in early years settings, including childminders, schools, children's centres, and...
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EY Safeguarding
The Early Years Safeguarding Hub has information and guidance to support all Islington early years providers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare...
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EY SEND
The Early Years Area SENCO Team (EYAST) offers support and advice for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Early Years...
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Childminding Hub
Latest Coronavirus AdviceThe Childminding Hub has information and guidance for Islington childminders, including how to register your setting and how...
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Early Years Funding
Information on 15 hours and 30 hours free early learning and childcare for two, three and four-year-olds. ...
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What We Offer
We provide a range of high-quality services for families and practitioners who support children to thrive and develop, especially in the first five...
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Blog
The Bright Start BlogAn online space for a diverse range of Islington professional perspectives on all things early years....