The Outdoors Project - Bristol

Becca Jones - Senoir Site Leader and Admin 

From a young age Becca has loved being in the Outdoors either playing football or being on the beach. Becca has also worked abroud and has worked for PGL outdoor activity centre for 6 years. She loves to travel and has been to many different places if shes not flying around the world she is at home in Bristol playing football for the local team or down in cornwall catching some gnarly waves.

Qualiftions-

2* kayak and canoe 

BCU level 1 Coach 

GB Archery Coach 

RYA Power Boat Level 2

First Aid Trained 

Jack Miller - Assistant Instructor 

Jack attended The Outdoors Project throughout his time at Begbrook Academy and even in those days, his maturity and abilities were clear to see. Upon graduating to secondary school, Jack was invited back just for fun but soon took on the assistant role as a 12 year old. Whilst studying for his GCSE’s, Jack is able to continue as a full blown assistant, twice a week and isregarded as one of our finest and safest pair of hands. He is a member of the local Scout ‘Explorers’, plays rugby, likes longboarding and is clearly destined for greatness.

Janine Marriott - Lead Instructor

Janine has a duel love for the  outdoors and history. As well as working with The Outdoors Project she works as the Public Engagement Manager at Arnos Vale Cemetery.

Janine says "I think that being in the outdoors brings out the best in kids; sparking creativity, enthusiasm and curiosity, where learning and fun are the same."

When she is not outdoors Janine enjoys playing the saxophone and making her own clothes.

Qualifications:
DBS Checked
Forest School Level 3 Leader
Qualified Teacher

Joseph Williams - Lead Instructor 

My first memory of the outdoors is when my parents took me up the mountain Ingleborough at a very young age. That feeling of awe is one I still have today. Since then I taken any opportunity to explore our natural world. I have worked all over Europe, mostly with children and young people, using a combination of classic and outdoors based education to inspire and teach students as well as show new ways of learning to practitioners. I believe the outdoors is one of the best bases from which children can flourish and become more independent, confident and creative. 

Qualifications: 
3 years experience working with children in varied teaching and activity based work 
TEFL qualified 
NSPCC child protection

Katherine Jackson - Assistant Instructor 

Katherine is at her happiest outdoors and spent her childhood on the beaches and moors of Cornwall. She has experience of working with children from preschool to teen and is especially invested in children with SEMH needs. Currently training to be a Forest School Leader. In her spare time she enjoys travel, good food, musicals and walking her dog.

Qualifications- 

Cache Level 3 PreSchool Practice

Melaine Ruth - Assistant Instructor 

From being a community artist in Australia to a creative play worker here in Bristol, Mel just loves to connect with children of all ages. Recognizing how we all benefit from time in nature, she now prefers working outdoors with children.

Mel's latest project is in conjunction with M Shed's 'Go Global: Act Bristol' exhibition in June 2022. A number of the the Outdoor Project attendees have been involved. The project will culminate in a book 'If we don't look after the planet...there will be...No More Baby Sharks!''

Qualifications:

Cert IV- Costume Design 

Cert IV- Art and Design 

Cert IV- Colour and Desgin 
                                 
 

Rob Cole - Lead Instructor 

Since leaving school Rob has always thrived in being outdoors. He completed 5 years of Uniformed Public Services from BTEC to Undergraduate Degree which enabled him to take part in a variety of outdoor activities including caving, kayaking and abseiling.

He then pursued a career as a Police Community Support Officer and later a Police Constable, lasting over 5 years in total. A later career change means Rob now works with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, but still loves being outdoors and will use any opportunity to take his dog to the nearest beach or mountain

Rowan Hibbett - Instructor and Director

Since 2006 Rowan has been running around having heaps of fun with children in the outdoors. With a massive array of games and outdoor experience Rowan has worked here and overseas as an Outdoor Instructor, Sea Kayak Guide, Steiner School Teacher, Sports Coach amidst other fun stuff. Climbing up things, kayaking down things and general exploring keeps him happy, but loves nothing better than running around in the woods playing children’s games.

• BCU Kayak Coach
• GNAS Archery Leader
• Sports Leaders UK Level 2, Expedition Leadership
• Climbing Instructor
• Steiner School Teacher Certificate
• Wilderness 1st Aid
• UK Fencing Coach
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Child Protection Level 1 and 2

Woody Peak - Assistant Instructor 

Woody joined us in primary school as a young lad but returned with great vengeance as a 15 year old. He got off to a complete flyer being immensely popular with the children and bossing groups with his huge voice and personality. He is currently studying carpentry alongside his work with the Outdoors Project