Adventure Activities in Torbay for SEND, SEMH and Nurture Groups

Climbing sessions at The Bunker in Torquay are thoughtfully designed to positively impact a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities, as well as social, emotional, and mental health needs. These include:

• Students with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Speech, language, and communication needs
• Mainstream school children with SEND and/or challenging behavior
• Children with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Nurture groups from mainstream and specialist SEND and SEMH schools
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Hearing or visually impaired students
• Physical disabilities, supported by our climbing assistance hoists

The Bunker features over 10 visually appealing climbing walls that accommodate all skill levels and confidence intervals. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a supportive environment ensures that all students benefit significantly from their experience.

Indoor climbing at The Bunker is facilitated by a safety-first approach, Our walls are no more than 4.3 meters off the ground so there’s no complicated ropes or harnesses we have nice thick soft matting.

Discover more about the benefits of climbing sessions at The Bunker and the various session options available for your school or college.

PE Curriculum Links
Students are engaged in a dynamic and stimulating environment that promotes physical activity. Climbing enhances physical confidence by improving balance, agility, coordination, strength, and motor skills. It also offers a unique challenge both individually and as part of a team.

Climbing is an excellent way to build character and instill values such as fairness and respect.

Wider Curriculum
The Bunker sessions enable the application of classroom learning to real-life scenarios, such as using mathematical skills for keeping score and solving problems. Our climbing activities are adaptable to include themes from History, Geography, and general world knowledge.

Personal Development
Climbing at The Bunker leads to numerous personal development benefits, including:

• Building confidence and self-esteem through achievement and progression
• Cultivating resilience by persistently overcoming challenges
• Encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment
• Enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Facilitating progress tracking and improvement recognition

Interpersonal Skills
Our sessions also enhance students’ social skills, including:

• Encouraging positive behaviors such as patience, turn-taking, and active listening
• Strengthening relationships with peers and educators
• Fostering teamwork towards shared goals
• Improving communication through collaborative challenges
• Teaching students to support and motivate each other

Climbing Session Options
Whether you’re looking for a one-off climbing experience to introduce students to an adventurous activity, as a reward, to foster new class bonds, or as part of your Activities Week, The Bunker offers a compelling array of options.

Our climbing courses particularly enhance positive outcomes, helping students grow more confident in the climbing environment, tackle various challenges, track their improvements, and ultimately achieve their personal best.

Explore further details about our one-off climbing sessions and comprehensive climbing courses, including links to our Visual Story for visiting The Bunker and our extensive range of Recount Resources available for schools.