Adults and Children enjoying various activities in the woods

About Forest School SNPT

Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot was set up in 2001 as a charity and company limited by guarantee aiming to provide Forest School opportunities for children and young people across the whole of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Our aims are to raise self esteem and self confidence and raise awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.

See below for job details

We now have 7 part-time staff, a team of 8 Leaders and Assistants employed on a sessional basis and a pool of volunteers:

Who We Are

Awi Frances - Director (part time)

is a Forest School Leader but mostly manages all aspects of the project.

Moishe Merry - Development Officer(part time)

is seconded to us from Gorseinon College on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

Angie Rekers-Power - Team Leader (part time)

is a Forest School Leader and co-ordinates the day to day running of the practical Forest School sessions.

Karen Jones - Team Leader (part time)

is a Forest School Leader and co-ordinates the day to day running of the practical Forest School sessions.

Pixie Taylor Forest School - Leader (part time)

is a Forest School Leader delivering two sessions a week with Ynystawe and Glyncollen Primary Schools.

Caz Wood - Forest School Assistant (part time)

is a Forest School Assistant working on projects with Bishopston Primary and with young people's groups.  Caz is training to be a Forest School Leader.

 
Kim Boland - Administrator (part time)

currently working in the office and sometimes in the woods!

Staff Team

We have a fantastic team of Forest School Leaders and Assistants who work for us. Jamie, Prue, Chris, Jo, Sian, Maggie and Nigel. If you are interested in becoming a Forest School worker visit our training section.

Volunteers

Volunteers. About 50 people have done our volunteer training. Some volunteers come out to Forest School sessions and support staff on a regular weekly basis and others for occasional days now and then. To find out more about becoming a volunteer visit our volunteering section.

Members

Membership is open to any individuals and community groups. Members are entitled to attend and vote at the AGM, usually held in the autumn. Members will receive an annual update and are entitled to discounts on some training courses. Membership fees are £5 individuals, £10 for voluntary organisations, £25 for schools and statuatory organisations. New members are always welcome, for information on how to become a member please Contact Us.

Management Committee

The Management Committee meets every two months to oversee the running of the whole project. There are currently 8 members who are also Directors of the company plus some advisors and observers from client groups and partners, giving us support and ensuring our users have a voice in the management of the project. Deb Hill is the current Chair of Forest School SNPT.

CRB Checks

All staff and volunteers working with our clients have undergone a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Annual Report

If you would like a copy of the most recent Annual Report please Contact Us.

Who funds and supports us in 2008

Environment Wales, Four Acre Trust, Social Risk Fund, Awards for All Wales, Countryside Council for Wales, Gower Sustainable Development Fund, Gower Society, C&C Swansea Nature Conservation and Education Depts, SCVS, NPTCVS, Dulverton Charitable Trust, The Millenium Stadium Charitable Trust, City and County of Swansea Compact.

Who funds and supports us in 2009

Environment Wales, Four Acre Trust, Big Lottery Breathing Spaces, C&C Swansea Play Care Fund, CCW, Oakdale Trust, Tidy Towns, C&C Swansea Nature Conservation and Education Depts, SCVS, NPTCVS, Forestry Commission, Welsh Wildlife Trust, Communities First Trust Fund.