Caring for your future

I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and love my time in the woods. 

I have a special educational needs background having worked in a special school for the past 14 years with pupils aged 3 - 19. I was pastoral and behaviour support across the school. 

I trained as a Thrive practitioner and an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. All these essential skills I can bring to the great outdoors! 

Forest School is great because every day is different! Children lead their learning and I help them explore and discover, leading to fantastic learning experiences in a magical place! I use Makaton sign language in my sessions, so it is inclusive for all. 

I have 14 years of experience working in a special educational needs school with pupils aged 3 - 19. I was pastoral and behaviour support across the school. 

As a thrive practitioner and emotional literacy support assistant, I am certificated in: 

• Positive behaviour management Behaviour that challenges in children 
• Supporting difficult behaviour in transition 
• Autism and behaviour 
• Creating mental wealth building emotional resilience 
• Creating inspiring sensory classrooms 
• Hearing impairments 
• Sensory approaches for learners with autism 
• Understanding children and young people's mental health 
• The sense and learning 
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma 

I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and former classroom teacher. Teaching for 12 years across mainstream and special educational needs settings. I have taught from reception to KS3. 

I love working in our woodland area! I’m deeply committed to promoting outdoor play for all children. From both my professional experience and raising my own kids, I’ve witnessed the crucial role that connecting with nature plays in their holistic growth. 

Teaching for 12 years across mainstream and special educational needs settings. I have taught from reception to KS3.  

• National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture. 
• Supporting Difficult Behaviour in Transition 
• Help the Demand Avoidant (PDA) Child in Your Class 
• How to Manage and Address Low Level Disruption in Classrooms Primary 
• Improving Behaviour Using the EEF’s Evidence-Based Recommendations Primary 
• Spot and Support Attachment Disorder 
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma 

I'm excited to join the team with a background in education and a deep passion for outdoor learning. I've had the pleasure of working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Carer, where I focused on creating personalised learning plans to help students thrive. My experience in forest school sessions and nature-based programs has strengthened my commitment to fostering children's growth in a safe and inclusive environment.