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As we recognise Children's Mental Health Week, it’s an important time to reflect on how we support young people’s wellbeing, both inside and outside the classroom. Academic pressures, social challenges, and constant digital stimulation can make a mark on a young person’s mental health. At Rockley, our Residential Trips are designed to challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on young people. We give pupils the time and space to truly reset.
For many young people, the classroom is purely a place for focus - it’s where all the serious learning happens - the in-depth thinking, the concentration, the writing and the exams. Step beyond those four walls – take them outdoors, and this is where the fun and personal growth happens. Where young people are given the opportunity to discover who they really are in a fun and safe environment.
There’s something powerful about being outdoors. The sea air at our Rockley Point Centre and the lush open spaces at Buddens Activity Centre, will help pupils reconnect - with nature, with each other, and with themselves.
It’s hard to replicate the feeling that comes from being outside and taking on a challenge with your school mates. Away from the classroom, social barriers often fade. Pupils work as teams and support one another, successes are celebrated together and stronger friendships are formed. There is no mistaking that this sense of belonging and common goals can result in powerful outcomes, enabling young people – often those who struggle in a classroom setting, to thrive and truly shine.
You may sometimes wonder whether the time and effort involved in organising a school trip is really worth it. The answer is most definitely yes and we see this on a daily basis. Teachers who have been on a trip with us report back the noticeable difference in pupils when they return to school - greater confidence, improved communication, stronger relationships and a greater sense of empathy for their peers.
The things you try to desperately achieve throughout a whole school year, or indeed a school life, can be achieved during a 3 or 5-day residential trip with Rockley.
With over 50 years’ experience delivering school and group residentials, Rockley is trusted by teachers across the UK. Our instructors are passionate about working with young people and understand how to balance challenge with support. They support pupils not just physically, but emotionally too, creating inclusive, encouraging environments where every pupil feels valued and safe.
During Children's Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond, our focus remains the same: helping young people thrive.
As we recognise Children's Mental Health Week, we hope that a Rockley’s Residential Trip will inspire pupils to believe in themselves, support one another, and approach new challenges with enthusiasm and excitement!
Find out more about our School Residential Trips