STRM Bouldering Club - SEND events and activities

Description

Free inclusive Bouldering for children and young people aged 6 to17 with diagnosed or suspected SEND, or who self-identify as neurodivergent, across Castle Point, Rochford and Southend.

STRM (SEND The Right Message Charity) Bouldering Club runs weekly during term time at Indirock in Southend and is free for registered STRM members.

Bouldering gives children and young people the opportunity to climb, have fun, be themselves and connect with other neurodivergent young people in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Why Bouldering?:

Bouldering can help build:

  • confidence and self-esteem
  • balance and coordination
  • core strength and motor skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • independence and autonomy
  • friendships and connections

All climbing equipment is provided, including climbing shoes and chalk.

A STRM staff member will be available during the session for parents and carers who would like information, SEND support, signposting, referrals, or help accessing other services.

Links

https://strmsupport.co.uk/bouldering-club/

Who can access the service?

Registered STRM members aged 6 to 17 with diagnosed or suspected SEND, or who self-identify as neurodivergent, across Castle Point, Rochford and Southend.

New climbers are welcome! Whether your child has climbed with STRM before or is completely new to us, they can join the club.

Cost

Fully Funded September 2026 to March 2027.

Free for registered STRM members across Castle Point, Rochford and Southend.

https://strmsupport.co.uk/registerwithstrm/

Sessions are funded with thanks to Mercers, supporting places for children and young people from Castle Point and Rochford, and Southend-on-Sea City Council Short Breaks, supporting eligible children and young people from Southend.

Dates / Times

Sessions run on Wednesdays during term time

  • ages 6 to 11: 4:30pm to 5:15pm
  • ages 12 to 17: 5:15pm to 6:00pm

Dates:

  • September 2026: 9, 16, 23, 30
  • October 2026: 7, 14, 21
  • November 2026: 4, 11, 18, 25
  • December 2026: 2, 9
  • January 2027: 6, 13, 20, 27
  • February 2027: 3, 10, 24
  • March 2027: 3, 10, 17, 24
Session information

There are 10 funded places in each age group and advance booking is required.

Families do not have to attend every week. You can book the sessions that work for your family and come along as often as you choose.

If a session is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you have booked but can no longer attend, please cancel your place so another child can use it.

Parents and carers stay on site and remain responsible for supervising their child or children throughout the session. One adult can supervise up to two children.

Booking instructions
New to STRM Bouldering?:

New families will need to register with STRM first. Membership is free.

Choose and book the session you would like your child to attend.

If they haven't attended STRM Bouldering before, their first session will include an induction to meet the instructor, get familiar with the climbing environment and learn how the club works. There is no separate induction to book.

Already attended STRM Bouldering?

Registered STRM members can simply choose and book the sessions they would like their child to attend through the STRM booking system.

Before attending, please make sure:

Need help with your booking? Email info@strmsupport.co.uk.

Address

Indirock, First Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, 362 Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5SP

Map
Phone

07359 068 827

Email

info@strmsupport.co.uk