Schools Adventure - Staff and Training
IN2ACTION INSTRUCTORS
Selection and training
Many of our Centre staff have worked for In2action in previous seasons but whether ‘old hands’ or new to In2action, all our instructional staff are selected for an assessment period on the basis of their application form, a minimum of two references, both of which HAVE to be excellent, and the outcome of an enhanced police check via the CRB.
All selected staff then undergo an intensive period of induction and assessment before their contract of employment is confirmed. Staff are chosen for their ability, enthusiasm, friendliness and suitability to work with children.
Staff then move forward to undergo an extensive Training Course where they are trained and assessed to be able to deliver activities to the highest standards. Where a National Governing Body (NGB) have an appropriate qualification, for instance Archery and Snorkelling all staff instructing that activity will complete the relevant NGB qualification. For all other activities, our staff are trained and assessed by our in-house or external technically qualified specialists.
In addition to specific skills instruction, all staff complete a Health and Safety course, as well as training in pastoral care and child protection and welfare.
Instructors are provided with comprehensive Operating Procedures that set strict safety standards and guidelines for the high quality delivery of all activities.
A full list of Instructors names and qualifications is held at the Centre and is available to groups travelling with In2action.
We operate to a strict Code of Practice and our operation is subject to regular audits and inspection by external consultant assessors.
OUR SENIOR TEAM
At In2action, our senior team have a wealth of experience in working closely with children, teachers and schools to deliver the very best in outdoor adventure and activity experiences.
George Ross – Company Director
George, a former PE teacher, has over 25 years experience in the leisure industry and in particular outdoor education, including 12 years as the General Manager of the well known Little Canada Centre on the Isle of Wight. George also holds numerous sports, NGB, child welfare and Health & Safety qualifications.
Karen Casey - Company Director
Karen has worked in the Active Leisure Industry for over 15 years. Early in her career, Karen managed various school activity centre operations before widening her experience to take on roles within customer services, product development and in creating new leisure industry partnerships. Karen led several consultancy and product development contracts in the UK and overseas for LEA's and large leisure companies including Center Parcs, before branching out in 2004 to start up In2action, along with George.
Guy Ditchfield – Director of Operations
Guy has worked in the outdoor education and travel industry for over 15 years. Guy has managed a variety of activity centres within the last 10 years and prior to moving into the management environment has worked directly with groups and has held posts as chief instructor and instructor.
Guy contributes to In2action a wealth of management and activity knowledge along with National Governing Body qualifications in a variety of activities. He has worked closely with schools and Local Education Authorities and thoroughly understands what makes a successful school visit.
Ellie Websdell – Business Development Manager
Ellie, a sports and exercise graduate, has been in the leisure industry for over 8 years, previously managing the training and administration department at a large schools adventure centre before becoming the Operations Manager.
Ellie began with In2action as an Action Team Safety Manager in Turkey and the Domincan Republic, and moved on to manage the training and recruitment departments for the company as well as being responsible for the set up of new Holiday Villages. Ellie is now responsible for sourcing and developing new business opportunities for In2action.
Tim Sissons – Training Manager
Tim has been in the outdoor education industry for over 6 years and for the past 4 years has specialised in the delivery of staff training in a wide spectrum of industries - including school education centres, management executives and holiday industry employees (including Santa’s elves).
Tim brings a fresh and dynamic approach and is responsible for the training and assessment of each member of the In2action instructing team, ensuring every student receives the highest level of instruction and are always in the safest possible hands.
Ceri Duffield - Human Resources and Personnel Manager
Ceri is a Travel and Tourism graduate and has been in the leisure and tourism industry since 2001. She worked at a school education centre for 4 years, carrying out many positions such as Head of Towers and Senior Instructor.
Ceri joined In2action in 2005 and has managed three of our largest overseas resorts. She has recently returned returned to the UK team to manage the HR and Personnel department.
