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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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Proposed Community School admission arrangements 2024-2025 consultation

This consultation has ended

Start date 19 October 2022
End date 30 November 2022

When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, admission authorities must consult for a minimum of 6 weeks between 1 October and 31 January in the year the arrangements will be determined. Admission authorities must consult with:

  • Parents of children between the ages of two and eighteen
  • Other people who may have an interest in the proposed admissions
  • All other admission authorities within the relevant area
  • Neighbouring local authorities

Proposed changes

We are consulting on proposed reductions to the admission number of three community schools in Islington:

  • Highbury Quadrant Primary – proposed reduction from 45 to 30
  • Montem Primary - proposed reduction from 60 to 45
  • Pooles Park Primary - proposed reduction from 45 to 30.

No other changes to the admission arrangements for Islington community schools are proposed.

To respond to the consultation, please complete our online survey.

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