About Derek

Derek is father of three girls, Olivia - 9, Ivy - 5, and Rosie - 2. He has an active interest in outdoor activity and has worked in outdoor recreation centers in both the UK and Australia. His main interest right now is exploring ways of re-introducing kids and youth to the idea of playing without technology as well as encouraging them to explore their imagination and develop initiative. He believes that play is a right of all children and not just a privilege and is even better when it is undirected and in a natural outdoor environment. He would like to see children get of the computer and back outside playing- just like we did when we were kids. As a family his kids are home schooled and parented using a mix of attachment and continuum based theories.


Work Experience:- 
Two years as a pool lifeguard supervisor
Two years as a outdoor recreation facilitator
Eight years in the British Military
Seven years as a business owner


Qualifications:-
Diploma in Recreation Services
NLS Lifeguard
Occupational First Aid Level 3
Canadian Ski Patrol Advanced First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Red Cross First Aid Instructor
LSS Lifesaving Instructor
BCU Kayak Instructor
BCU Kayak Lifeguard
Survival and Bush craft Instructor
Class 4 Driving Licence
British Military Parachutist
PADI Open Water Diver
Central Coucil of Physical Recreation - Higher Sports Leader Award