Meet The Team
The people behind Willowbank Generation
Our team brings together a range of experience, skills and specialisms to support young people through outdoor learning, mentoring and personalised education.
We believe that positive relationships are at the heart of meaningful engagement. By taking the time to understand each young person’s strengths, needs and aspirations, we create a supportive environment where they can build confidence, develop skills and work towards positive outcomes.
Our team works collaboratively with families, schools, local authorities and other professionals to ensure that support is purposeful, individualised and centred on the young person.
Youth workers
Building relationships and confidence
Our youth workers play an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where young people feel listened to, valued and understood.
Through mentoring, positive engagement and meaningful activities, they help young people develop confidence, strengthen relationships and build the personal and social skills that support their wellbeing and future development.
By taking a relationship-led approach, our youth workers encourage young people to recognise their strengths, explore new opportunities and take positive steps forward.
Angling coaches
Learning through the outdoors
Our angling coaches use fishing and outdoor experiences to create opportunities for learning, engagement and personal development.
Through practical activities, young people can develop patience, concentration, resilience and a sense of achievement while building a connection with the natural environment.
Our coaches provide guidance and encouragement in a supportive setting, adapting activities to individual needs and abilities so that young people can participate safely and experience success at their own pace.
qualified teachers
Personalised educational support
Our qualified teachers bring educational knowledge and experience to the development of individualised learning opportunities that respond to each young person’s needs, abilities and starting points.
Working alongside the wider team and referring organisations, they support educational engagement, help identify appropriate learning goals and contribute to programmes that encourage progress and achievement.
Our approach recognises that learning can take place in different ways and environments. By combining educational expertise with practical and outdoor experiences, we help young people develop confidence in their ability to learn and work towards their next steps.
SEND Specialists
Supporting individual needs
Our team includes experience in supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities, recognising that every individual has their own strengths, preferences and support requirements.
We work collaboratively with young people, families and referring professionals to understand individual needs and identify appropriate approaches, support strategies and reasonable adjustments.
Our focus is on creating an inclusive environment where young people feel understood, can participate meaningfully and have opportunities to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
Youth Workers
Working Together Around Each Young Person
The strength of our team lies in the way our different skills and experiences come together. Youth work, education, outdoor engagement and SEND support are combined to create a joined-up approach that responds to the individual young person.
We work closely with referring schools, local authorities, families and relevant professionals to understand each young person’s circumstances and agreed outcomes. This collaborative approach helps ensure that programmes are appropriate, consistent and responsive to changing needs.
Above all, we are committed to creating positive relationships and meaningful experiences that help young people feel supported, recognise their potential and take their next steps with confidence.
