Our Adviser
Our Educational Advisor, Mike Fawcett, is an Accredited Member of the National Panel of Outdoor Education Advisers. With extensive experience, skills, knowledge, and a deep understanding of the field, Mike offers expert guidance on all aspects of planning Educational Visits.
Mike has eight years of experience serving as an adviser to three local authorities and 220 schools. He has specific expertise in the ‘Enhanced Risk’ Category C visits, which encompass all residential, adventurous, and international visits, as well as those involving planned use of water outdoors. He is an accredited and active member of the national panel of Outdoor Education Advisers (OEAP). He also serves as the current regional panel chair and is a member of the OEAP National Board.
Mike is also:
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A qualified teacher and experienced trainer (EVC, Visit Leader, eVisit and bespoke training) whose feedback for all courses is consistently excellent.
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A former Primary School Deputy Head Teacher and experienced EVC and Visit Leader.
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An experienced manager of residential outdoor education centres.​​
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A qualified Outdoor Activities instructor, coach and leader with qualifications and expertise in a broad range of Mountain, Cave and Paddlesport activities.
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​A qualified Flood and Swift Water Rescue Technician.
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An experienced member of Longtown Mountain Rescue Team.​​​​
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An experienced expedition leader in the UK and overseas