We are a small family run business, with a big heart for working with families in nature
Meet our Outdoor Practitioner, Well-being and Therapeutic Forest School Lead
Sophie is an experienced and qualified Forest and Beach School Leader, with a BA (Hons) degree in Childhood studies. She has over 16 years’ experience working alongside children and families in Jersey within Education and the Charitable sector. She is a Certified Outdoor Mental Health Practitioner and has also recently completed a Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders, as well as completing a number of Continuing Professional Development courses in Eco Therapy, Sand Play and Reflective Community Storytelling. She is currently studying The Certificate in Adult Mental Health and Well-being for Outdoor Leaders, including Woodcraft for Well-being. Alongside this she will complete her studies in Nature Therapy this year. She is passionate about; coming alongside families, providing opportunities for children to flourish, nature connection for the whole family and exploring spiritual, mental and physical Health and Well-being.
Meet the Family
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Ian
Ian, Sophie’s husband normally helps during the weekend and Bank holidays. Ian has experience in various areas as alongside his primary job he’s also worked as a Sessional Youth Worker for over 10 years with the Inclusion Project; working with children and young people with additional needs.
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Faith and Finn
Faith and Finn, Sophie’s children will often be around at our Family Woodland Sessions; helping out or playing in the mud! Faith is normally seen in her Hi Vis jacket helping at the ‘Pop up’ sessions and particularly likes to help with Story or Song time
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Claudia
Sophie’s eldest Claudia can be spotted helping during some of the holiday sessions or at the end of a session relaxing in a Hammock. Claudia has loads of varied experience; from leading youth work on a French campsite to using some of her creativity skills from her degree in Acting.
