National Inclusion Week 2024

Here at Climb Quest our motto is ‘Be proud of what you can achieve’ and we share an ethos around inclusion for all. In our centre, we adapt our sessions to suit the needs of as many climbers as we can, to make them feel welcome and supported.

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At Climb Quest there are numerous ways we aim to support as many people as possible.

1. Our friendly and encouraging staff are on hand to support groups and individuals to challenge themselves and build their confidence

2. We adapt our centre to meet specific needs e.g. turning off flashing lights, calming the environment, reducing capacity of specific sessions and turning off the music

3. Offering specialist equipment (disabled hoist) to help those who have physical disabilities get involved

4. Involve ourselves in schemes organised by the Council such as Short Break vouchers and SEND HAF programmes

5. We work with different charities and groups in 1:1 exclusive sessions such as Spectrum and MK SNAP

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One of our main partners is Spectrum, a multi-award winning parent led charity who provide support for families of children with autism, additional needs, learning difficulties and disabilities.

Our work with Spectrum goes back to the opening of our sister centre, Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge, eight years ago where we dedicate one session a month for their members and we have since introduced another gifted session for the 4 and a half years that Climb Quest has been open.

It has been a pleasure to open our doors to these families, allowing them to be active in an understanding environment, and we are honoured to work alongside Justin and Amy Heron who have built up an incredible charity.

"Spectrum cannot emphasise enough the value we place in our relationship with Climb Quest.

Over all the years of working together, we have found their team full of extremely dedicated, talented and kind people with a true passion for inclusion and making a difference.

From our sessions with them, we have seen countless examples of progression, confidence building, physical ability and improved social communication in the children we support. "

Justin Heron, CEO of Spectrum