I have been involved with the training and development of young people and adults for more than 30 years often using the outdoors and adventurous activities as the medium for learning and for the last 10 years I have been a Senior Instructor at Essex Outdoors, Mersea. I now run my own business.
I believe passionately in the importance of the natural outdoor environment for our health and well being as well as creating opportunities for adventure and 'learning outside the classroom.' I enjoy most outdoor pursuits but particularly bushcraft and survival skills, sea kayaking, mountain walking, climbing, and scrambling.
In 1993 I started an outdoor pursuits club for young people called
Out There based at the Essex University Climbing Wall. Over the years, together with the help of a team of volunteers, we have been able to give hundreds of young people an introduction to climbing, kayaking mountaineering and bushcraft.
Qualifications
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Gold Expedition assessor
Development Training
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Training from the University of Cumbria
Teaching
Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector
First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Paediatric and Outdoor First Aid Certificate
Kayaking
Sea Kayaking - Level 3 Coach and 5 Star
Inland Kayaking - Level 3 Coach
Mountaineering and Climbing
Mountain Instructor Award
Mountain Leadership - Summer
Single Pitch Award
RS2 Route Setting Certificate
Forest Schools
Level 3 Leader
Bushcraft
Advanced Bush Craft Leader Award
Prince's Trust
Team Leader
Mountain Biking
Trail Cycle Leader Award
Mini bus Driver
Essex County Minibus Test
MIDAS certificate
Food Handling
Award for Food Handling Safety for Catering - Level 2
Power Boat
Royal Yachting Association National Powerboat Certificate Level 2
Insurance
I have business insurance on my car and can transport young people in my car subject to appropriate risk assessment and parental/ carer consent.
CRB/DBS check
I have an enhanced certificate from the Disclosing and Baring Service (formerly CRB)