Ella Ives
Co-Founder of Out There Kindergartens
Kindergarten Manager, Qualified Early Years Practitioner and Forest School Leader
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ella is a co-founder of Out There Kindergartens. She is an experienced Early Years practitioner (Level 3 in Childcare and Education) and an outstanding Forest School Leader. She has worked with Out There since 2016 and supports the Director/Owner in managing both Kindergartens and the Forest School. She has played and continues to play a significant role in the direction of Out There.
“ I feel very strongly about children having the chance to experience learning outdoors. Forest School promotes learning through risk-taking and imaginative play, allowing for freedom of expression in a natural environment. The woodland setting offers children a wealth of opportunities for a holistic experience. Our outdoor preschool will provide children with opportunities to engage in a magical learning adventure through carefully chosen activities and flexible, child-led approaches. “
Ulrike Haller
Senior Early Years Practitioner and Forest School Assistant
“Guten Tag! I am Ulrike and moved from Germany to Bristol in May 2018.
I have worked in Germany for more than 7 Years in various childcare settings with children aged between 0 and 11 Years old, as well as in other nurseries in Bristol. I have a level 6 equivalent teaching degree. I also took a specialised training for working with children aged 0-3 for 2 Years and am currently starting my Forest School Leader training.
Working with children has always brought me great joy. It’s incredible how children can remind you that we never stop learning, and there’s always something new to be curious about!
I firmly believe that children need the freedom to develop at their own pace and discover their own interests. Child-led learning is the key to supporting children on their development journey. Having hands-on experience and acquiring skills to become independent, happy humans, that are part of a community that encourages diversity and love for our world.”
Brandon Gregory
Brandon has worked with children since he was a teenager and is a qualified Early Years Educator and Forest School Leader. He has worked with early years children at various Forest Schools in London, Devon, and Somerset, promoting education in outdoor spaces that range from grassy lawns to fully forested camps.
Brandon enjoys travelling, storytelling, and carpentry projects. He is passionate about championing learning through play and supporting provisions that offer rich opportunities for nature connection for children in their early years and beyond.
Kirsty Line
Deputy Manager and Key Person
Qualified Teacher Status TBA
Hello, my name is Hanna. I have been working in early years education since 2021 and am currently completing my EYITT Early Years Teacher qualification. Previously, I worked in animal rescue centres and completed a degree in Animal behaviour. I believe that spending time in nature is wonderful for both children's and adult’s mental health. I feel that the Forest School environment offers children the chance to connect with the natural world and become compassionate, kind and adventurous learners.
In my spare time, I love swimming, reading, yoga, and spending time outside. I am so excited to join the Out There team and look forward to meeting you!
Kimberley Davey
Hello I’m Kimberley:)
I have been working as an early years educator since 2005! My passion has always been teaching in the early years, I love that magical joy you get when working with the youngest people of our community! I love being outdoors and gained my level 3 forest school qualification in 2022, I truly believe there is no better learning environment than the outdoors and building a connection with nature. I am a creative soul and you will often find me covered in paint/clay or busy with my ever expanding crochet projects! I’m also a big book geek and love to tell stories using puppets and props!
Early Years Educator Level 3
Forest School Leader
Hanna Mears
Senior Early Years Practitioner and Forest School
Level 6 Early Years Teacher
