Fish Island Support Hub CIC

Social Yoga is a community-facing yoga and wellness space based in Fish Island, Hackney Wick, operating alongside its Community Interest Company to reduce barriers to accessing yoga and other wellbeing practices. The studio delivers inclusive, non-competitive programmes for local residents, including regular community runs and Upside Down Yoga Club — a weekly children’s session for ages 5–11 that focuses on playful, mindful movement, cooperation, and confidence-building rather than performance. Social Yoga’s work is rooted in accessibility, care, and community connection, with experience supporting children and families from a wide range of backgrounds and needs.

<h2>Programme Overview</h2><p>Children will take part in a&nbsp;two-week programme&nbsp;offering a balanced mix of creative, physical, and outdoor activities.</p><p>Each day is&nbsp;self-contained, meaning children can attend for one day, several days, or the full programme without missing out.</p><p>While there may be a loose creative theme across the two weeks, all activities are designed so children can&nbsp;drop in and out easily, with no requirement to attend every day.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Studio-Based Activities</h2><p>Time in the studio is inspired by&nbsp;<strong>playful, non-competitive, mindful movement</strong>.</p><p>Activities may include:</p><ul><li>Yoga-based games and movement activities</li><li>Mindfulness and emotional regulation activities</li><li>Creative workshops and crafting projects</li><li>Gentle yoga and yoga-adjacent movement suitable for all abilities</li></ul><p>Sessions are designed to help children:</p><ul><li>Explore how their bodies move through play</li><li>Build body awareness and confidence without pressure</li><li>Work together to problem-solve and try new ideas</li><li>Learn simple strategies such as pausing, noticing, and resetting through games</li></ul><p>Children are encouraged to participate at their own pace, with options for quieter or lower-energy engagement when needed.</p><p><br></p><h2>Community &amp; Outdoor Activities</h2><p>Alongside studio time, children will take part in supervised community-based activities, which may include:</p><ul><li>Local planting and environmental projects</li><li>Canal clean-ups with the&nbsp;<strong>Canal &amp; River Trust</strong></li><li>Canoeing and water-based activities with local providers such as&nbsp;<strong>Moo Canoes (example)</strong></li><li>Visits to&nbsp;<strong>Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park</strong>, including orienteering, exploration, and adventure playground sessions</li></ul><p>Activities vary day to day, offering a wide range of physical activity, teamwork, and connection to the local area.</p><p><br></p><h2>Food &amp; Meals</h2><p>Healthy free meals will be provided daily.</p><ul><li>Catering supplied by&nbsp;<strong>Boulevard Events</strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>local award-winning caterer</strong>&nbsp;based on Tredegar Road</li><li>Meals are&nbsp;<strong>Natasha’s Law compliant</strong></li><li>Dietary requirements and&nbsp;<strong>cultural needs are fully respected</strong></li></ul><p>Food provision is designed to be inclusive, nourishing, and appropriate for all children attending.</p><p><br></p><h2>Inclusion &amp; Accessibility</h2><p>This programme is designed to be&nbsp;<strong>inclusive and accessible</strong>.</p><ul><li>Children with additional needs are welcome</li><li>Activities are adaptable and non-competitive</li><li>Participation may be active, seated, supported, or observational</li><li>Mobility aids, including wheelchairs, are fully welcomed</li><li>Rest and opting out are always valid</li></ul><p>Where children usually attend school with additional adult support (such as a teaching assistant), families and schools can discuss whether this support is available during the holiday period. This will be considered on a&nbsp;<strong>child-to-child basis</strong>.</p><p><br></p><h2>End-of-Day Wind Down</h2><p>Each day includes a supported wind-down period before pick-up, helping children transition calmly and leave feeling settled and supported.</p><p><br></p><h2>What Children Will Gain</h2><ul><li>A balance of creative, physical, and outdoor activity</li><li>Opportunities to build confidence, friendships, and resilience</li><li>Exposure to nature, community action, and teamwork</li><li>Calm routines and supportive adult relationships</li><li>A safe, inclusive environment where individual needs are respected</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Staffing &amp; Safeguarding</h2><ul><li>All staff are&nbsp;DBS-checked</li><li>Delivered by&nbsp;qualified yoga teachers</li><li>Staff have extensive experience working with children, including&nbsp;children with additional needs</li><li>Clear safeguarding procedures, calm routines, and consistent staffing</li><li>The programme is delivered in a supportive, trauma-informed way, with a strong focus on inclusion, emotional safety, and positive relationships.</li></ul>

Fish Island Support Hub CIC

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