Activities at The Multiple Intelligence Hub (MIH CIC), our ‘Skills for Life’ Package:

At MIH, our daily programme is designed to support well being, independence, confidence and meaningful learning.

All activities are shaped around the individual and draw from our three core activity categories:

• Explore - Sensory & Relaxed Activities

Calming, regulating and sensory rich experiences that support emotional well being.

• Engage - Active & Hands on Activities

Movement, exploration and hands on experiences that support coordination, energy regulation and confidence.

• Discover - Focused & Specific Activities

Structured, practical tasks that build independence, learning and real life skills.

Each of our six activity areas includes a mixture of these categories to give young people choice, flexibility and a balanced day.

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Our timetable of Activities

1. Active & Recreational Activities

Young people take part in activities that support movement, coordination, body awareness and confidence. Such as Zumba, Yoga and Motor Circuits.

These can be energising, organising or calming — depending on the young person’s needs.

2. Animal Care & Enrichment

Our animals play an important role in emotional well being, responsibility and sensory engagement. Activities may include:

• Feeding, Cleaning, Interactions, enrichments and general animal care.

These sessions can be hands on, structured or quiet and observational.

3. Outdoor Activities: Woodland

The woodland setting offers natural opportunities for exploration, creativity and sensory engagement. Young people might experience:

• Woodland care, Nature crafts and seasonal activities, Bug hunts or wildlife spotting, Den building and outdoor games, Campfires, songs or quiet woodland walks

These sessions promote imagination, calm and connection with nature.

4. Outdoor Activities: Garden & Horticulture

Our garden and sensory spaces support life skills, responsibility and emotional regulation.

Examples include:

• Garden maintenance and simple horticulture tasks, Sensory gardening and nature based craft, as well as exploring natural textures, smells and sounds

These are hands on and meaningful, with clear practical outcomes.

5. Life & Independent Living Skills

Structured activities that build essential personal and everyday skills.

Typical sessions might include:

• Basic cooking or snack preparation, Household routines, Simple money skills and shopping practice. Community trips and volunteering opportunities.

Emotional literacy and “About Me” learning. As well as Fine motor and practical hand skills

These activities build confidence, independence and real world ability.

6. Well Being, Creative & Social Activities

Calm, expressive and social experiences that help young people relax and connect.

Examples include:

• Craft activities and creative expression, Music, sensory stories, Group games and shared activities. Soft play or table top games or Makaton/signing, puzzles or structured social tasks

These sessions encourage communication, imagination and emotional well being.

Skills that our Young People can gain

Across all activities, young people develop:

• Independence & life skills
• Social interaction & communication
• Emotional regulation
• Confidence & resilience
• Imagination & creativity
• Practical hands on learning
• Sensory well being
• Decision making & self awareness

Every activity is shaped around each young person’s strengths, interests and pace — helping them thrive in a calm and supportive environment.

Progression & Real Life Outcomes

The skills developed through our activities, from communication and emotional regulation to life skills, routines and confidence, help young people prepare for their next stage. Over time, this supports transitions into education, supported living, volunteering, community participation or future work opportunities.

MIH aims to be a safe and nurturing bridge between childhood experiences and the increasing independence of adulthood.