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About Us

Trail Blazers aims to improve the outcomes of young people who are vulnerable, at risk or have well-being and/or social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Our aim is to support schools and local authorities in ensuring that the young person continues to access an ambitious curriculum and re-engagement into an education setting.

We strive to make a young person ‘whole’ by supporting them to develop the competencies and abilities to help them become a capable young adult and re-engage back into education.

We provide an environment where we deliver learning opportunities with a focus on personal development and teamwork, alongside pathways for young people who wish to achieve core qualifications.

We will work with you, your learner and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver provision that best suits each learner’s needs.

We provide a wrap-around holistic package which includes impact data that we have uniquely devised to measure each learner’s Emotional, Mental Health, Social and Learning whilst undertaking our programme.

This ensures that as a provider you are still able to track and provide impact data for your curriculum needs.

OUR ETHOS

‘Our goal is to provide a rich learning environment in which individuals are encouraged and inspired to grow in confidence, self-esteem and independence through mastery of achievable tasks in an outdoor setting.’

OUR VALUES

Holistic Development
Prioritising the overall well-being, social connection, and environmental awareness alongside academic achievement. 

Mental and Physical Health
Promoting activities that improve mental and physical well-being, supporting emotional and social development.

Community and Nature Connection
Strengthening relationships between young people and their local community as well as the broader natural world.

Meet the Team

Ben is a qualified teacher and has 12 years experience working with young children in mainstream secondary and primary schools, including international schools. Ben had been an Assistant Headteacher in an SEMH school for complex young people.

Ben is a Level 2 Angling Coach and is dedicated to using his skills and knowledge to teach young people key skills that will enable them to be successful in their educational setting.

Ben

Ben

Grace is a qualified teacher and SENCO. Grace has worked in specialist SEMH schools for 10 years and has 6 years experience in Senior leadership roles including Assistant Headteacher.

A big part of Grace’s career has been supporting Looked After Children using trauma informed approaches. Grace is also a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

​​As a Therapeutic Forest School practitioner, she is dedicated to utilising outdoor environments to enhance the re-engagement, emotional, and physical well-being of young people.

Grace

Grace

As a Level 3 qualified Forest School practitioner with experience in a variety of mainstream and special school settings, Gavin has spent the last 16 years supporting young people who have struggled to access education in traditional ways.

Working closely with SEMH pupils of both primary and secondary age, he has strived to re-engage the most disengaged pupils by focussing on their holistic development as a priority.

Having taken up angling at a young age, Gavin has experienced first hand the positive impact that fishing and the natural environment has on personal wellbeing, and by pairing this with his passion for outdoor education, Gavin is extremely proud to call the forest his classroom.

Gavin

Gavin

Colin has 7 years experience of working in a specialist SEMH school as a HLTA. In this role, Colin worked closely with young people with complex needs who face challenges in accessing their education, providing the support and tools they need to thrive.

Colin has over 3 years of experience as a Forest School Assistant Practitioner, and Outdoor Enrichment Lead, and is currently working towards his Level 3 Forest School Leader Award.

Colin is passionate about using the outdoors as a positive tool to implement positive opportunities for young people who need it the most. His experience not only lies in using the outdoor environment to improve the well-being of young people but also in building relationships and self-confidence within these young people.

Beyond his professional work, Colin has been a dedicated youth leader at his local church for over 8 years. In this role, he mentors and leads young people, guiding them through critical stages of their development.

Colin

Colin

Pellet and Boilie

Introducing our resident geese Pellet & Boilie. These geese arrived at Coombewood some years ago on their migratory travels and loved it so much they never left. Pellet (Grey)- 1 of the largest Greylag geese you are ever likely to meet due to his lake side indulgences. Boiley (white)- is an Emdem goose who you will find by Pellet’s side wherever they may go. Security guards of the lake and friends to all who leave their bait unattended, be sure to say hello.

Get in touch today!

We are ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have!

Either fill in the form or contact us directly:

enquiries@tb-education.co.uk
07487694575

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High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JH

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Ben

Ben is a qualified teacher and has 12 years experience working with young children in mainstream secondary and primary schools, including international schools. Ben had been an Assistant Headteacher in an SEMH school for complex young people. 

Ben is a Level 2 Angling Coach and is dedicated to using his skills and knowledge to teach young people key skills that will enable them to be successful in their educational setting.

Grace

Grace is a qualified teacher and SENCO. Grace has worked in specialist SEMH schools for 10 years and has 6 years experience in Senior leadership roles including Assistant Headteacher.

A big part of Grace’s career has been supporting Looked After Children using trauma informed approaches. Grace is also a Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

​​As a Therapeutic Forest School practitioner, she is dedicated to utilising outdoor environments to enhance the re-engagement, emotional, and physical well-being of young people.

Gavin

As a Level 3 qualified Forest School practitioner with experience in a variety of mainstream and special school settings, Gavin has spent the last 16 years supporting young people who have struggled to access education in traditional ways.  

Working closely with SEMH pupils of both primary and secondary age, he has strived to re-engage the most disengaged pupils by focussing on their holistic development as a priority.  

Having taken up angling at a young age, Gavin has experienced first hand the positive impact that fishing and the natural environment has on personal wellbeing, and by pairing this with his passion for outdoor education, Gavin is extremely proud to call the forest his classroom. 

Colin

Colin has 7 years experience of working in a specialist SEMH school as a HLTA. In this role, Colin worked closely with young people with complex needs who face challenges in accessing their education, providing the support and tools they need to thrive.

Colin has over 3 years of experience as a Forest School Assistant Practitioner, and Outdoor Enrichment Lead, and is currently working towards his Level 3 Forest School Leader Award.

Colin is passionate about using the outdoors as a positive tool to implement positive opportunities for young people who need it the most. His experience not only lies in using the outdoor environment to improve the well-being of young people but also in building relationships and self-confidence within these young people.

Beyond his professional work, Colin has been a dedicated youth leader at his local church for over 8 years. In this role, he mentors and leads young people, guiding them through critical stages of their development.

Football Pitch

Experience the excitement of our community’s football pitch, where passion and camaraderie come together on the field.

Fishing

Fishing at a Trail Blazers integrates practical outdoor skills with environmental education, offering our young people hands-on experience in natural settings. This activity can teach children about aquatic ecosystems, the importance of conservation, and responsible fishing practices.

It encourages a connection with nature, promotes physical health through outdoor activity, and can enhance social skills,resilience and teamwork as students learn together.

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Football Pitch

Experience the excitement of our community’s football pitch, where passion and camaraderie come together on the field.

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Allotment

Our allotment is like a classroom where students learn to grow food and care for the environment, helping them connect with nature and their community.

They also get to enjoy the fruits of their labour by cooking with the fresh produce they help grow.

Games Area

Games area where the spirit of collaboration and friendly competition thrives.

Fishing

Fishing at Trail Blazers integrates practical outdoor skills with environmental education, offering our young people hands-on experience in natural settings. This activity can teach children about aquatic ecosystems, the importance of conservation, and responsible fishing practices.

It encourages a connection with nature, promotes physical health through outdoor activity, and can enhance social skills,resilience and teamwork as students learn together.

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Teepee

Our teepee not only fosters community but also serves as an outdoor classroom where nature becomes the ultimate teacher.

Team Building Area

We use this area to use games, and challenges to build trust, build better communication skills, boost morale and support collaboration between young people.

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Woodland Gym

By integrating a woodland gym into Trail Blazers, we can provide our young people with a stimulating, engaging and holistic learning environment that benefits our young people’s physical, mental and emotional health.  

Sensory Path

Our outdoor sensory path allows young people to connect with nature but also offers sensory stimulation for young people to enhance sensory integration and contribute to their overall sensory development.

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Tools Area

Where children develop learning at their own pace working through personal challenges. Once basic skills are mastered they can move on to open ended exploration – tinkering, exploring possibilities and start making unique creations using taught whittling techniques. 

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Wood Chopping

An area where children chop wood for the days activities which promote resilience, fine motor skills and a sense of achievement.

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Zip Line

Where our Trail Blazers become thrill seekers on an 80 metre zip wire down to our woodland lake. 

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Creative Area

An area where young people can express their creativity aswell as encourage young people to take risks and try new things by encouraging them to learn through a variety of experiences.

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Emotion Tree

A physical place where our young people can go to have a sense of relief and regulate their feelings/emotions  away from the community. 

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Nature Trail

This path takes you on a tranquil walk to provide opportunities for observing and learning about the flora, fauna and animal tracks.

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Fire Lighting

An area where traditional fire lighting skills are learnt, taught and built upon.

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Kitchen

Where young trail blazers are given the opportunity to hone their culinary skills to prepare community breakfast and lunch using seasonal ingredients foraged from our ancient woodland when available 

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Base Camp

 The Heart of our community. The day begins and ends here.

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