Norwood

Norwood is an Anglo-Jewry's children and family service organisation. Each year they help children and their families by providing vital, specialised care to the most vulnerable members of the community.

Norwood has evolved into the provider of a wide range of specialist services, delivered by over 1100 staff and supported by around 700 volunteers. These services cover 5 main areas.

• Ravenswood Village in Berkshire, including 3 residential homes housing 22 children, and 17 registered homes for 146 adults, day services, a hydrotherapy pool, coffee shops, stables, art and pottery workshops, and a centre for computer-based learning.
• Registered and supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities throughout North London; Lifeskills, training and preparing adults with learning disabilities for employment; and day opportunities through recreation, leisure and holiday programmes.
• Special education services for pupils with complex and profound learning disabilities aged 11 - 19, including the Annie Lawson School at Ravenswood Village in Berkshire; and a Special Education Outreach Service, Binoh.
• Fostering and adoption services placing children up to 18 years with secure and loving families.
• Children & family services, including Centres in Hendon, Redbridge and Hackney, equipped with soft and sensory play rooms, toy libraries, safe play areas, family assessment rooms, therapy rooms, resource libraries and adventure playgrounds; and a respite care centre in Finchley for children with learning disabilities and associated physical disabilities. The Centres also house Unit, a recreational service for children with learning disabilities. Woolmead, a home for Jewish people between 18 and 25 years old who are homeless or experiencing family difficulties, offers independence in a safe environment and the services of their social workers.