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 acting 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)

Jane has been at Fairplay for 4 years now and brings with her a wealth of experience from her years volunteering with Cubs, Scouts and Sea Scouts and as a sailing instructor for the Dabchicks Sailing Club on the Essex Coast. Jane’s previous role as a teacher of Art and Design is helping the centre broaden its work and approach to Outdoor Education. Jane is passionate about the Arts, History and the ‘Great Outdoors’. On her days off she likes to swim and race her sailing boat 

Qualifications:

• – B A (Hons) Art and Design
• – P.G.C.E. (Secondary)
• – R.Y.A. Instructor (Dinghy with Tidal Endorsement)
• – R.Y.A. Level 2 Powerboat
• – R.Y.A. Level 2 Safetyboat
• – British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor
• – Queen Scouts Award
• – Archery GB Leader Award
• – ERCA Instructor Site Specific for Zip Wire and Giant Swing
• – ERCA High Ropes Instructor

Demi has been working at Fairplay for 4 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.

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

Tracey has been at Fairplay House for 3 years now.  Before this, she worked at a local Academy for 15 years.  Tracey thoroughly enjoys working at the centre but especially speaking with the children and hearing what activities they have participated in during the day.

Tracey has a large family and particularly enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren.

Qualifications:

• – PG Dip in HR Management
• – BA (Hons) Business (Accounting)
• – Prof Cert in Accounting
• – Prof Dip in BOIS
• – ILM L3
• – L2 Food Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – L1 Safeguarding

Before Kevin worked at Fairplay, he worked as an apprentice carpenter. He then went on to complete a course in bricklaying at Redbridge College and has completed a plumbing course!  He was a general builder for 20 years in social housing in Newham.  Kevin has now been working at Fairplay for 21 years. Kevin is a great problem solver and says there is nothing he would not be able to fix.  Kevin’s favourite part of the job is when he is able to go out on activities with the children, as it’s a welcome change of scenery.

Qualifications:

• – First Aid
• – L2 Safeguarding
• – Bricklaying
• – Plumbing
• – NPTC Chainshaw
• – Fire Warden Training

Lyn has been working at Fairplay House for the past six years.  Lyn enjoys cooking delicious and nutritious meals for all of our guests. Her favourite part of the job is chatting with the children and hearing about their day.

Lyn is a busy grandmother to her seven grandchildren but also loves making time for her pet tortoise.

• – L2 Food Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – COSHH
• – L1 Safeguarding
• – Fire Warden

Debby has been at Fairplay for the past six years. She sets high standards in the presentation of all the accommodation.  One of Debby’s favourite parts of the job is preparing the rooms ready for the next group and seeing the excited children arriving and taking in their surroundings.  

In her free time, Debby’s passion is baking; she bakes the most amazing cakes.  Debby has two dogs, two ferrets and 20 chickens!

Qualifications:

• – L2 Food Hygiene
• – Allergen Awareness
• – COSHH
• – L1 Safeguarding
• – Fire Warden Training

Louise joined us in September 2022.  She most enjoys seeing the children having fun and learning independence during their stay with us.  The children are responsible for making their own beds, getting their own breakfast and tidying up after themselves.  Louise spends some time chatting with the children about their favourite activities and says that a lot say they prefer archery.

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