Buckets & Spades Lodge

Children up to the age of 18, with moderate or severe learning disabilities (with or without additional impairments), can enjoy short term care at Buckets & Spades Lodge. This provides an opportunity for any child to have an enjoyable and stimulating break from his or her family whilst also giving family members and regular carers a much-needed ‘break’ from the routines of care, safe in the knowledge that their child is receiving professional, round-the-clock attention.

The Spades staff offer a warm welcome to any child and have a wealth of experience in caring for disabled children and their emphasis is on the provision of safe and stimulating care, combined with new opportunities to pursue activities and develop interests.

Buckets & Spades Lodge provides toys, games and equipment including a ball pool, waterbed, computer, soft play facilities, music and disco equipment, and a walled garden complete with a Wendy House and garden toys.

It also owns a mini bus with wheelchair access, which enables staff to take children on trips to zoos, parks, farms, the seaside, cinemas, swimming pools and to live shows such as the theatre and travelling circuses.

For more information about Buckets & Spades Lodge, please contact...

Annette Shimoni
Manager of Buckets & Spades Lodge on
telephone: 020 8346 6776
email: bucketsandspades@norwood.org.uk