Meet the team!

Let us introduce ourselves as Helen Hazlett and Lynne Murdoch. We have been friends and colleagues for several years, working closely to operate a successful Forest School programme within a local Authority primary where Helen was a full-time Primary School Teacher and Lynne is currently a Family Liaison Officer. Between us we hold a Forest School level 3 qualification, Outdoor First Aid, First Aid at work, Mental Health First Aid and a wealth of experience working with children and families, planning programmes and supporting various group and individual needs. We are both extremely passionate about getting children outdoors for all of the health and wellbeing benefits we know to be so important, but also to provide confidence, resilience and a set of transferrable skills which can aid transition through all the key stages in life. As adults we are often guilty of putting others first and draining our batteries to the point of exhaustion. We believe that nature has all that is needed to restore and replenish, but it's not just about spending time outdoors. What you do, where you do it and who you do it with can be the difference from an enjoyable time spent, to a restorative or therapeutic experience. Within our sessions we create and hold space for you.  

Services we currently offer

Testimonials

“What a fantastic experience we had with Helen and Lynne at Forest School. The passion and knowledge these two have for the outdoors is clear for everyone to see. Nature walks, fire building, den constructing  and toasting marshmallows were just a few of the activities offered, keeping the kids engaged and excited throughout. This was such an inclusive and encouraging day and we are looking forwards to future events.”

— Kayleigh 

"Forest school was a brilliant experience, a fabulous way to learn new things, and Helen and Lynne are brilliant teachers and super nice!"

-Tyler (

"I liked the swing and I liked it when we did the scarves."

-Mila (6)

"My kids loved their Forest School experience- they learned new skills and made new friends in the outdoors, supported by the experienced and enthusiastic leaders."

-Dave Monro