Who we are

We are Wavy Woods Forest School, and we provide outdoor experiences for young people in all circumstances which foster a love for natural world and reduce stress, whilst building social connections, developing skills and moving in fun ways.

This could look like den building, cooking on a campfire and using tools. Or it could look like bug identification, field studies and pond sample analysis. It could look like making mud slides, nature art and climbing trees. We always have a plan, but ultimately we are led by the interests of our learners.

Our vision is to help protect our incredible planet & reduce the effects of climate change, whilst also combating the effects of modern living on mental & physical health by fostering a love & understanding of nature amongst young people.

A young girl with blonde hair riding on a piece of wood in a lush green forest, standing next to a makeshift teepee made from large sticks and branches.
A woman and two children in a forest. The woman is wearing a brown knit hat and yellow jacket, and smiling at the camera. The boy in the center, wearing a blue jacket, is excited and smiling with an open mouth. The girl on the left, in a light blue jacket, is smiling and holding a small branch or twig. They are surrounded by trees and brown ground covered with pine needles, with a tree trunk on the right.

A Family Business

Hi I’m Roz, the Founder of Wavy Woods Forest & Beach School, and I can’t wait to meet you in the great outdoors!

I’ve worked for over 15 years in the Education industry. Recently as a Senior Manager in a large global education charity. Also as a Learning & Development specialist working to improve International Teaching standards, and having loads of fun as a play-based Teacher for Walt Disney Corporation in China.

Most importantly though, I’m a Mum. Seeing my young children light up… but also calm down… once outdoors (and reading the research that confirmed I wasn’t imagining this!) inspired me to qualify as a Level 3 Forest School Leader and currently as a Coastal School Leader. Time in green spaces is fundamental to our wellbeing, and where better than in the stunning ancient woodlands or beautiful beaches of Northern Ireland.

Scenic landscape with a large mountain range, a turquoise lake, and rolling green hills.

Our Outdoor Leaders

You’ll find both Roz and Stephen… an Engineer, former youth worker, and now Level 3 Forest School Leader, at most of your Forest & Beach School sessions. As you would expect from an Engineer, Stephen builds the BEST dens. See them to believe them!

We also hire Outdoor Educators/ Teachers, and are always on the look-out for excellent Teachers, Forest School leaders or Outdoor Educators who are passionate about the outdoors & who love working with young people.

If you would like to work with us, please get in touch using the form below, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact us

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