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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Safeguarding

All safeguarding information can be found on the Islington Safeguarding Children’s Partnership website.

If you are worried about a child, contact Children’s Services Contact Team (CSCT) on 0207 527 7400. This is the single point of contact for all referrals and requests for services for vulnerable children and young people in the borough. Where there are significant immediate concerns about a child, you should contact the police on 999.

All referrals should be followed up with a Request for Service form to Children's Social Care.

The Early Years Safeguarding team offer:

  • Support and advice to Early Years Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) managers or heads of early years provision, this support virtually or in person and is in relation to any issue relating to safeguarding. The team work closely with other professionals in Children’s Social Care, Education, Health and Ofsted. We aim to support settings so that all children have the best life chances in a safe and secure setting
  • Free safeguarding consultations/support meetings can be arranged on a 1-1 basis for case reflection/support/general discussion about any issues relating to EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements or safeguarding issues
  • Support through termly designated safeguarding lead (DSL) forums, this is an opportunity to network with other DSL’s/share good practice and keep up to date with current legislation and guidance
  • Group supervision is also available to DSL’s facilitated by an Educational Psychologist and co-facilitated by the Early Years Safeguarding Coordinator. These run monthly on an annual basis from September to July
  • Early Years Safeguarding Training to early years providers and also as an inset to individual settings

All Early Years safeguarding training can be booked through MyLearning.

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