The Hive offers a relaxed, vibrant and flexible non-academic setting to explore the arts. This allows us to provide the conditions for learners to trust, explore, play, experiment and grow their social and emotional skills, empowering them to embrace their next stage in life.

We believe every child and young person deserves to find their place in the world through establishing their identity, developing healthy relationships with peers and adults whilst discovering a community they feel part of. We cater to individual needs by recognising unique circumstances and life experiences whilst being open to different learning styles and special interests. Diversity is championed, honesty is valued, young people’s voices are heard, and social & emotional development are embedded in each interaction.

We can reignite the thirst for learning and the joy of engaging outside of the home. We encourage growth in personal, social and academic development through a better understanding of themselves, whilst supporting appropriate communication of their needs to those around them. We help them overcome barriers to engagement by improving motivation & attendance whilst guiding them away from the anxiety that’s preventing them from thriving. All support focuses on building resilience, growth and a sense of belonging whilst celebrating collaboration and honouring responsibilities.

To ensure funding is available, we encourage parents, carers and teachers to work directly with the local authority and any connected education settings. We can collaborate with both mainstream and specialist schools alongside other AP providers and can also be built into EOTAS packages. Our referral process is simple and we encourage adults to involve the children and young people in this process to establish if we are suitable for their learning needs. Spaces are limited to guarantee quality provision. Contact Amy Smith by emailing projects@hiveonline.org.uk to find out more.