Meet Our Wild Team - A Touch of the Wild

The Hearts Behind the Forest Learning

Our forest school thrives because of the dedicated, caring, and skilled people who bring it to life. Meet the team leading adventures, exploring seasons, and nurturing growth, one muddy smile at a time.

Team Members

Wildlings Forest Kindergarten Team

Hannah

Owner & Head Forest School Leader

A qualified teacher and Level 3 Forest School Leader, Hannah has been inspiring children and families in outdoor learning since 2005. From toddler groups to corporate team-building, she brings confidence and wonder to every forest session.

Rachel

Kindergarten Manager

With 25 years of early years experience and a Forest School Leader qualification, Rachel cherishes woodland walks and wildlife watching. She blends care and history into every child’s journey in the woods.

Claire

Senior Kindergarten Assistant

Bringing over 13 years of primary and nursery experience, Claire specializes in supporting SEN children. She created weekly forest sessions in school settings, fuelled by her passion for outdoor exploration and development.

Annie

Senior Kindergarten Assistant

With 16 years in education, Annie is a qualified teacher and Forest School Leader and proud parent to three Wildlings. For nearly nine years, she’s been guiding learning through curiosity, support, and woodland wonder.

Melinda

Kindergarten Assistant

Originally from New Zealand, Melinda has been working in the outdoor education industry in Devon since 2007. She’s a Level 3 Forest school leader who loves getting crafty and singing ALL the songs with children when they aren’t chasing her round the woodland. You’ll meet Melinda at our Forest Kindergarten.

Hannah

Kindergarten Assistant

Hannah has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, including nine years leading a nursery forest school. She loves being outdoors and takes pleasure in helping children explore and discover the wonders of the natural world. She also enjoys sharing songs with them and always seems to have one to suit the moment.

Beatrix

Kindergarten Assistant

Six years in early years and a Level 3 Forest School assistant. Beatrix loves gardening and growing her own fruit and veg, sharing both produce and nature-based learning with children.

Wild Tots Team

Clare

Freelance Forest School Instructor

Experienced environmental educator and Level 3 Forest School Leader, Clare brings sustainability and curiosity to Wild Tots, holiday clubs, birthday parties, and more.

Katy

Freelance Forest School Instructor

Former outdoor instructor turned teacher. As a Level 3 Forest School Leader and Advisory Teacher of the Deaf, Katy brings warmth, inclusion, and outdoor joy to Wild Tots sessions.

Ruth

Freelance Forest School Instructor

Ruth loves to play. In her work as a Forest school leader she brings creativity, inquisitiveness and joy of discovering the natural world. She also works as a theatrical designer and procession creator working with folklore and traditions. You’ll meet Ruth at our Wild Tots sessions.

Julie

Senior Kindergarten Assistant

Come Say Hello in the Woods

We love meeting new families, showing them our forest home, and sharing what we do. Book a free visit to meet our team in person and see the magic of the woodland in action.

What Our Parents Say

"We had a fab party for my son’s birthday party. Flo and Tallum were great host and happy to help/provide things the kiddies were asking for. The place itself is great for any kiddie that loves the outdoors as it gives them lots of learning through play opportunities. Snacks/drinks were readily available throughout the whole party and sausages, marshmallows and hot chocolate were served by the fire. I will definitely be recommending this place to others and will also be using their services again for parties in the future."

“We have loved our first spring term at A Touch of the Wild. Lots of activities for the Wild Tots to get involved in, tree house deck, mud kitchen, swings, chalk play, tuff tray changing activities and weekly cooking activity with some woodland crafts.Both Katy and Kim work great as a team! Thank you for your hard work and always making us feel welcome :)”

“We had a fab party for my son’s birthday party. Flo and Tallum were great host and happy to help/provide things the kiddies were asking for.The place itself is great for any kiddie that loves the outdoors as it gives them lots of learning through play opportunities.Snacks/drinks were readily available throughout the whole party and sausages, marshmallows and hot chocolate were served by the fire.I will definitely be recommending this place to others and will also be using their services again for parties in the future.”