Our Team

Dom has worked in outdoor education since he was 16. Dom’s core values centre around developing each and every person and encouraging everyone to reach their potential. As Head of Centre, Dom has an expert knowledge of all areas of our operation and would be happy to answer any queries you may have about the centre. In his spare time you will find him out on his mountain bike somewhere!

Qualifications:

• – Ed.(Hons) Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education
• – R.Y.A. Senior Instructor (Dinghy with Advanced Endorsement)
• – R.Y.A. Level 4 Powerboat
• – British Canoeing Level 2 Coach (Inland) (Canoe and Kayak)
• – MLTB Mountain Leadership Certificate (Summer)
• – MLTB Single Pitch Supervisors Award (Climbing)
• – ERCA Site Specific Instructor – Zip Wire and Giant Swing
• – ERCA High Ropes Instructor
• – T.C: Trail Leader
• – Archery GB Leader Award
• – First Aid qualified including paediatric
• – Fire Warden
• – DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Throughout Pete’s 33 years of working in the outdoor environment his experience has included positions such as Centre Principal (Essex), Corporate Events Manager (Lake District) and School Outdoor Tutor (New Zealand). Having been an RYA Inspector over the last 20 years, one of Pete’s roles is to visit other outdoor education centres and clubs, ensuring they are meeting the Royal Yachting Association requirements. Pete’s pastimes include sailing, where he races competitively. He also has a passion for rugby, and now coaches his local youth team. Pete has now been working at Fairplay House for over 24 years.

Qualifications:

• – R.Y.A. Coach Assessor/Inspector
• – R.Y.A. Senior Instructor (Dinghy)
• – R.Y.A. Powerboat Instructor
• – R.Y.A. Safety Boat
• – British Canoeing Level 2 Coach 
• – MLTB Single Pitch Award (Climbing)
• – BWSW Coach
• – ERCA Site Specific Instructor- Zipwire and Giant Swing
• – ERCA High Ropes Course Instructor
• – Archery GB Leader Award
• – First Aid qualified including paediatric
• – Fire Warden
• – DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Tracey has been at Fairplay House for almost 5 years now.  She enjoys her role as Business Manager and working towards improving Fairplay House whether that be writing bids for the new roof and central heating system or working with Dom to arrange for rooms to be decorated to ensure that visitors have the best possible stay.  However, Tracey says that the very best part of her working day is speaking with the children and hearing what activities they have experienced during the day.

Qualifications:

• – MSC HRM (Open)
• – PG Dip in HR Management
• – BA (Hons) Business (Accounting)
• – Prof Cert in Accounting
• – Prof Dip in BOIS
• – L3 HACCP
• – ILM L3
• – L2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – First Aid at Work
• – L1 Safeguarding

Connor has been here for 6 years and has a lot of experience in many different areas. Connor previously worked in a school as a Learning Support Assistant and has worked as a sports development coach in local primary schools.  He has also worked for two other outdoor companies. During that time, he developed many skills whilst working with children and has also gained a vast knowledge of outdoors education.  Connor’s passion is cycling.

Qualifications:

• – First Aid
• – Archery GB
• – Safeguarding Children Level 1
• – Safeguarding Children Level 2
• – ERCA High Ropes and Site Specific Instructor Award
• – British Cycling (National Instructor Award, Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award and Level 2 Ride Leadership Award)
• – Home Cycle Mechanic
• – Level 2 Sport and Active Leisure Diploma
• – Level 2 Health and Safety
• – Level 2 Food Safety
• – Allergen Awareness
• – Level 2 Child Protection

Demi has been working at Fairplay for 6 years. Previously she has worked as a carer for the elderly, a support worker for those with special needs and a youth worker for children and young people in foster care and regards herself as a people person. Demi is also an animal lover and enjoys spending time with her friends.

Qualifications:

• – Archery GB
•  – First Aid
• – Safeguarding Children Level 1
• – Safeguarding Children Level 2
• – ERCA High Ropes Instructor
• – ERCA Instructor Site Specific for Zip Wire and Giant Swing

Eleanor has worked at Fairplay for just over a year. She has previously worked at a variety of different outdoor centres around the UK.

Eleanor can often be found with a kayak on her shoulder heading to her next adventure.

Qualifications:

• RYA Powerboat level 2 coastal
• FSRT
• British canoeing Paddlesport instructor
• British canoeing SUP Module
• ERCA Ground instructor
• IOL bushcraft competency training course
• First aid including pedeatric
• Food safety and hygiene
• Allergen awareness 
• Safeguarding
• Level 3 Extended diploma in outdoor sport
• Level 2 Understanding Children and young people’s mental health 
• Archery GB Instructor
  

Sarah started working at Fairplay House in Janury 2023.

 Qualifications:

• – L3 HACCP
• – L2 Food Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – COSHH
• – First Aid at Work
• – L1 Safeguarding

Claire has been working at Fairplay House for over 25 years.  During that time she has been an important part of the House Team at Fairplay, working across different departments. Claire is currently the lunchtime cook and enjoys baking.  She says she makes the best Victoria sponge cake and the schools agree.  Her favourite part of the job is chatting to the children and finding out about their adventures.

Qualifications:

• – L2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – First Aid at Work
• – COSHH
• – L1 Safeguarding
• – Fire Warden

Maxine has been working at Fairplay since autumn 2023.

Qualifications:

• – L2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – First Aid at Work
• – L1 Safeguarding

Amy has been working at Fairplay since April 2023.

Qualifications:

• – L2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – First Aid at Work
• – COSHH
• – L1 Safeguarding

Sammi started working at Fairplay House in November 2023.  She works closely with school and groups who book visits to Fairplay ensuring that their visit will run as smoothly as possible.

Sammi is also responsible for the souvenir shop and she especially enjoys listening to the children deciding what they are going to buy.

Qualifications:

• – First Aid at Work
• – L1 Safeguarding