Richard Irvine

Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher with a PGCE from Oxford University and over 20 years’ experience in the field of outdoor learning. He has delivred Forest School programmes and professional training courses for educators in the UK and abroad, and run the Level 3 Forest School training course at Duchy College, Cornwall. In addition, he has worked as Woodlands Projects Officer for South West Forest and as Head of Centre for a Devon County Council outdoor education centre. An accomplished greenwood carver, Richard brings woodcraft into his work wherever possible through progressing children’s skills at Forest School, as well as running professional development workshops and recreational carving days for adults.www.richardirvine.co.uk