Cobham Team
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Rob
Nursery Manager
Rob has over 10 years of nursery experience and is passionate about childcare. He loves the freedom of being outdoors and witnessing little ones improving their problem solving abilities through creative thinking. Being a dad, his very own little owl also gets the many benefits of outdoor education.
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Phil
Lead Educator
Phil has worked both in outdoor nurseries and Primary Schools as a manager and teacher. He is a trained Qualified Teacher and Forest School Leader. His favourite activities to do with children are risky play and reading.
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Catherine
Camp Lead
Catherine is a qualified teacher and has taught in primary school specialising in KS2. She has also worked in a University setting as a Programme Manager.
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Bella
Camp Lead
Bella is a qualified teacher and Level 3 Forest School trained. She has a background in Early Years, primary education, and leading forest school provisions. She has a strong love of the outdoors often spending her weekends windsurfing or paddle boarding.
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Anna
Educator
Anna is a qualified teacher and has many years of teaching experience at primary school. She is also a qualified forest school leader.
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Isabel
Educator
Isabel has previously worked at a primary school, playgroups and children's clubs as a forest school assistant. She is undergoing an early years lvl 3 qualification.
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John
Educator
John is a dancing and movement expert and has an MA in Contemporary Dance. He has also worked in teaching assistant roles. He’s currently undergoing his early years lvl 3 qualification.
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Laura
Facilities & Educator
Laura has worked as a lunchtime supervisor & caretaker at a school, also caring for their forest school area. She has also worked in housekeeping and facilities.
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Laura
Educator
Laura is passionate about dancing and has volunteered and worked in dance schools. She has also worked as a childminder.
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Miriam
Educator
Miriam has experience as a nursery assistant and drama teacher and is passionate about theatre, singing and acting. She’s currently undergoing her Early Years Lvl 3 qualification.
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Rheo
Educator
Rheo has worked in nurseries and primary schools as a practitioner and teaching assistant, for early years children. She is undergoing her early years lvl 3.
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Vanessa
Educator
Vanessa has a PGCE and has worked in primary schools as a teacher. She is also a forest school leader and has previously delivered other outdoor sessions.
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Sam
Educator
Sam is a qualified Outdoor Instructor and has taught in the UK and the USA for 10 years. He also worked as an Operations Manager on Cruise ships.
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Charlotte
Educator
Charlotte has a Bachelor’s degree in Law and has experience volunteering in education settings and babysitting. She loves watching the children’s excitement and curiosity as they learn.
Guildford Team
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Krissy
Nursery Manager
Krissy has worked in Early Years for 15 years and has a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. She is passionate about children getting a healthy start to life in the outdoors and loves to inspire children to get creative.
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Phil
Lead Educator
Phil has worked both in outdoor nurseries and Primary Schools as a manager and teacher. He is a trained Qualified Teacher and Forest School Leader. His favourite activities to do with children are risky play and reading.
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Abi
Educator
Abi has a degree in psychology and creative writing and has worked as a teacher with SEN children supporting them with behaviour strategies. Abi loves reading, writing and imaginative play and doing these in the outdoors.
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Gabbie
Educator
Gabbie has completed her Level 2 Diploma in Early Years. She has worked in nurseries and play centres with children. Her favourite activities to do with children include mud and water play as well as painting.
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Joanna
Educator
Joanna has a BA in Primary Education and has experience working in Early Years settings, primary teaching and support work for children with SEN.
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Lizzie
Bank Educator
Lizzie has a Bachelor’s in Primary Education and experience in nursery leadership. She believes all children should have the opportunity to play and learn outdoors.
Putney Team
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Rameeza
Nursery Manager
Rameeza wanted to work in an outdoor environment that opens up the world to children as there are so many endless learning opportunities for children. Rameeza values each child using their own approach and sense of individuality. She is an Early Years qualified teacher and leads our nursery team daily.
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Matt
Lead Educator
Matt has an Early Years lvl 6 and a Lvl 3 Forest School qualifications. He takes lead on our curriculum, preschoolers and assessments across camps. Matt has won Educator of the Year award in 2023.
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Marcelo
Camp Lead
Marcelo is undergoing his early years lvl 3. He has worked as a nursery room leader and as an English and guitar teacher in Brazil. He’s also a photography passionate.
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Lauren
Educator
Lauren worked in a Forest School in Bristol while undergoing her lvl 3 degree and has experience as a carer. She believes in a child-led approach and decided to join us to grow her knowledge.
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Rebecka
Educator
Rebecka’s time spent as a Nanny well equips her for life in the forest. The nursery reminds her of growing up in Sweden and she is passionate about children feeling safe to express themselves and learn through play.
Richmond Team
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Rameeza
Nursery Manager
Rameeza wanted to work in an outdoor environment that opens up the world to children as there are so many endless learning opportunities for children. Rameeza values each child using their own approach and sense of individuality. She is an Early Years qualified teacher and leads our nursery team daily.
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Il-Shim
Camp Lead
Il-Shim has a lvl3 qualification in childcare and has worked in early years for 7+ yrs. She has previously worked as a care assistant too.
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Kerry
Camp Lead
Kerry is a qualified Educator and has over 25 years of experience in the childcare industry as SENCO, DSL and forest school leader.
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Domi
Educator
Domi is a Forest School qualified educator and has a degree in Liberal Arts (Anthropology & Spanish). She has performed different eco projects and has spent time with children babysitting.
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Marta
Educator
Marta has worked at Kew Gardens children's playground and has a big passion for wildlife & nature. She is forest school lvl 3 qualified and is undergoing her Early Years lvl 3 Qualification.
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Odysseas
Nursery Assistant
Odysseas was a Head Scout for 5 years in Athens before joining OO and worked as a volunteer for the Jafra foundation and Ark of the World to help children and families in need. He is also tutoring students.
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Nicholaus
Nursery Assistant
Nicholaus has experience as a tutor and in hospitality. He also worked as a teaching assistant in different nurseries before joining OO to expand his outdoor education skills.
Operations Team
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Lea
Site Operations Manager
Lea has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a background in customer experience, education, and operations. She’s passionate about outdoor adventures and loves supporting the team to create inspiring experiences for children.
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Chloe
Nursery Operations Manager
Chloe is Level 6 qualified with extensive experience in Early Years operations, leadership, and HR. She is driven to develop others and is passionate about children building a lifelong love of nature.