Outdoor Educator and Facilitator

I am passionate about the outdoors, which is why I offer my services as an Freelance Outdoor Educator and Facilitator. In today’s screen-centric world, it’s easy to overlook the immense educational value of the natural environment. I believe that learning in nature provides unique opportunities for personal growth, problem-solving, and hands-on skill development. By engaging both children and adults in outdoor experiences, I help them disconnect from technology, reconnect with the world around them, and gain valuable life skills that traditional classroom settings can’t always offer.

I’m always open to new freelancing opportunities and collaborations. Please do get in touch or connect with me on LinkedIn if you feel there is a project that you would like me to support.

I am a fully qualified teacher (PGCE), fully insured, DBS cleared and member of member of British Mountaineering Council (BMC), Mountain Training Association (MTA) and an accredited assessor with Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The following gives a background of my extensive past and present experience in a range of educational environments.

Classroom Teaching

Teaching Design & Technology, Geography, and Outdoor Education.
Developing and delivering new schemes of work tailored to various learning levels and environments.
Experienced in both state and independent schools, working with a diverse range of student backgrounds and needs.
Teaching across primary and secondary levels, from Year 2 to A-Level standard.
Have a deep understanding of how children learn both theoretically and practically, adapting teaching methods to support a range of learning styles.

Bushcraft Camp Leader:

Delivery of engaging bushcraft experiences for schools, youth groups and education providers.
Teaching fire lighting, shelter building, camp craft, knife skills, outdoor first aid, cookery, tool making and navigation.
Delivery of outdoor activities including low ropes, high ropes, night line and problem-solving challenges.

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Leadership:

Leading Duke of Edinburgh practice and qualifying expeditions.
Leading in-school training days, preparing students for their expeditions with a focus on teamwork, navigation, route planning, equipment, nutrition and outdoor safety.
Delivering hands-on, practical training in navigation, emergency first aid and emergency procedures during full-day walks in varied terrain.
Route planning and hazard identification using Ordnance Survey mapping.
Providing remote supervision and support, overseeing groups’ progress and safety while encouraging independence.
Conducting continuous dynamic risk assessments to ensure safety of participants.

Curriculum linked outdoor education

Leading week-long school holiday Design & Technology themed programmes for children aged 5-13.
Teaching safe use of hand and power tools in outdoor workshops.
Designing & building full size usable go-karts & skateboards, building outdoor structures, model aeroplanes, fairground rides and more.
Planning and leading whole-year-group team-building days on school sites.

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