February 2024 by Amy
I?m writing a review now as I?ve stayed up lating Googling to see what has become of Log Cabin. My twin sister and I went to Log Cabin in my primary school years, around 2007-2012, and I see a lot has changed since it?s now 2024. When I went there, it was just one building that was a big hall (actually made out of logs), and a little blue-painted art block next to it ran by Kalpana. And that was it, if I remember correctly. It is a key happy memory from my childhood: Kalpana would help us make Diwali pots out of clay, and there was a huge wooden climbing frame with ramps; we would jump off the top level (all supervised, of course), and crawl under the lowest part of the ramp. There was netting underneath it and a big swing (shaped like a sack) at the back that was like a zip wire. This was before Ofsted inspections led to the Log Cabin becoming more of a secure and modern unit for children, rather that the rowdy outdoor climbing and adventure playground it used to be. I remember playing in the sandpit and the wendy house; and they had an awesome tyre swing that swung between two wooden platforms, which was then replaced by a cross-shaped contraption (4 swings that went up and down as well as horizontally). As Log Cabin got redeveloped, they added a sensory room and an indoor softplay. I can?t find any photos online of the old Log Cabin, sadly. The idea of mixing mainstream kids with children with learning difficulties was excellent, and we learnt to mix and play with these children as if they were no different. When our mum arrived we would beg her to let us stay and play for longer. When my sister and I were there, the staff were Sam, Sara, Kalpana, David, Poonam and Dennis (the Mennis), and that?s all I can remember. Hope they?re all doing well.
July 2023 by Unknown Vindur
Went there as a kid, lovely safe space.
February 2023 by Susan Alexander
Log Cabin is a very special place which services the community, children and families. There are very sincere and committed people working here and i have seen the log cabin develop over the years, its remarkable as a lot of services have been cut due to the governments lack of understanding. The log cabin just goes from strength to strength and their Counselling service is to be commended.
November 2022 by Ewa Siwiec
They're doing great job helping families with children with special needs.
November 2020 by Alex S
I had to chase up my non verbal daughters head injury she picked up there for weeks and left numerous messages and nobody ever got back to me so she didn?t go back due to this. I even asked the SW at school to contact you guys regarding her injury but you didn?t respond to her email either. The communication is poor and there was more than one occasion that the Log Cabin have done exactly what I have asked them NOT to do. You should not be looking after children with severe needs if you can not ensure their safety, like your OFSTED report says. By our own experience at Log Cabin, I would say the OFSTED report is more than fair. You compromised my daughters safety more than once and then couldn?t be bothered to get back to us. Quite shocking. Hopefully there can be a huge improvement for all the other children who go there still.
November 2017 by Naima Ibrahim
I have a daughter with special needs attending log cabin and she's taken care of very well.. the staff are friendly and helpful and very supportive to parents. The outdoor and indoor environment is safe for children.They know how to deal with each child's need..I don't regrate taking my child there..it's awesome
November 2016 by Ewelina ?wik?a
They offer both antenatal check ups and nursery. I was always happy with their services.
