Meet The Team
Jackie Simpson – Founder & Project Leader
I’m Jackie and I founded OutLET: Play Resource in 2016 after seeing first hand the benefits that playing outdoors had on child development and wellbeing.
I strongly believe that every child should have access to the types of education that meet their needs and outdoor learning provides a sensory rich, child centred environment which can support young people to thrive.
I am a Forest School Leader and a Therapeutic Forest Approved Provider.
Susan McNeish – Training Coordinator
My name is Susan and I’m the training coordinator at OutLET: Play Resource.
Prior to joining the team here I was a Countryside Ranger and loved passing on my knowledge to others. Although the more i learn myself the more I realise that there is just SO much more to learn.
Delivering training is a passion of mine. I love meeting others as they start their journey and then keeping in touch with them as their skills grow and develop.
Leigh Mackay – Forest School Leader
My name is Leigh McKay and I have been a forest school leader since 2014.
I am also a Primary School Teacher and have worked in Scotland and various international schools over the last 20 years.
Delivering forest school sessions to young people is my passion and I have been able to do this since working with OutLET: Play Resource over the last three years.
Jennifer McInnes – Play Ranger
My Name is Jennifer McInnes and I’m one of the Play Rangers at OutLET: Play Resource.
One of my roles in OutLET is inclusion! I strongly believe that all people should have access to the benefits of outdoor learning and I make it my mission to to ensure that we make changes and adpatations needed so that everyone can join us in the woods.
When I’m not in work I really enjoy spending time outdoors and meeting new people. I also like listening to lots of music and play guitar, samba drums and percussion when I can!
Ross Winter – Play Ranger
My Name is Ross Winter and I’m one of the Play Rangers at OutLET: Play Resource.
My passion is introducing people to the wonders of nature. I love to experiment with different natural resources and discover what we can use them to ‘survive’ in the wild.
When I’m not working, I enjoy finding remote places to go camping and taking my family and friends on adventures.
Meet our Trustees
Helen Boyle - Chair
Helen Boyle is a local Countryside Ranger and Forest School Leader. She has supported OutLET since our inception in 2016 and is a fountain of knowledge for all things outdoor learning!
As well as helping us – Helen is a proud granny to 2 lovely grandkids.
Joe Houghton
Joe is experieced in providing an out of school service, which he manages in 2 locations within Lanarkshire. He is passionate about the many benefits that providing regular access to nature can have on kids.
Louise Murdoch
Louise is a passionate advocate for children and young people and has a wealth of experience linking in with the wider third sector within Lanarkshire.
Hazel Sneddon
Hazel has over 10 years experience in working in Early Education and business management. She is passionate about promoting trauma focused and attachment led programmes for children and families.
Wendy Simpson
Now retired, Wendy previously coordinated a children’s charity and brings a wealth of third sector knowledge to our team. Wendy cares deeply about ensuring children who are affected by disadvantage have access to services and opportunities.
Interested in joining our board?
We are always interested to hear from people with skills in business & third sector