The Heartwood Team
Who We Are
Mark Lloyd
Woodland Crafts Master/Forest School Facilitator
Mark originally trained as a Bushcraft Instructor 16 years ago and has been a forest school leader for the past 15 years. In this role, he has worked extensively with a wide range of people and abilities from primary school children, children with SEN- including a visual impairment, young people who have struggled within the school setting and with their mental health, adults with learning difficulties and older people with dementia.,
HIs love for nature led him to want to immerse himself in the land more and for the past 13 years he has had the privilege of tending, working, sharing and playing in his own woodland. He produces charcoal for barbeques, firewood and does a lot of green woodworking.
Helen Stringfellow
Forest School Facilitator
Helen has extensive experience sharing forest school and nature connection with adults, families, children and young people with a wide range of abilities and additional needs. These include working with children and young people who have complex needs, are on the autistic spectrum, the visually impaired community, as well as those who have SEMH.
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She has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities when working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This included enabling people to participate in their chosen leisure activities, developing social and communication skills and supporting their daily living.
Helen is passionate about inclusion and enabling access to nature connection for all, regardless of age or ability. She is keen to share the joy, wonder and freedom of nature and the many benefits it has to offer.
