About us
Flow Learning: at 4 Elements we aim for children, and adults alike, to become so absorbed in the moment that the learning becomes flow state. They learn unconsciously and naturally at our wild and reflective setting.
An amazing way of teaching using nature as the medium
“Direct physical contact with natural and cultural phenomena increases the authenticity in learning by providing… We learn not only by seeing and hearing but also by smelling, feeling, tasting and touching”.
We follow proven Forest School methodologies: encouraging and inspiring individuals to develop through an innovative, educational approach to outdoor activity.
The 4Elements Galicia idea has grown over time: our success means we stand happily and confidently by our methodology and we want to bring this experience to as many children and families as possible.
- We are a place where even the smallest children will learn to communicate in a foreign language without shyness
- We are a place where language and nature are appreciated equally
- We are a place where languages are free from the confines of classroom learning
Founders
Francis Heybrook
Co-Founder, Director
BA Spanish and Portuguese, University College London, Forest School Leader, CELTA, Forest School and Paediatric First Aid, Open Water Lifeguard, 20 years experience working with children running workshops and educational projects with a focus on biodiversity and environmental education, Forest School sessions and nature camps.
Diana Díaz
Co-Founder, Coordinator
BA Hispanic and Iberian Studies, University College London, TEFL, 15 years editorial experience working on English teaching materials for the Hispanic market for leading educational publishers in UK.
Team
Lalo Mazari
Teacher Trainer, Spanish Teaching Guide
Montessori Guide, 20 years experience working as a Montessori Guide and Emotional Intelligence Trainer for teachers and families in schools in Mexico, Los Angeles and Santiago de Compostela.
Caspar Dale
Camp Monitor English
Student of Biomedical Science at University Kings College London. Experience implementing projects that promote biodiversity at his family’s organic farm in Oxford.
Xiana Sar
Camp and Forest School Monitor English and Spanish
Student of English Language Studies at University of Santiago de Compostela, 3 years experience working at 4Elements Galicia in Muxia as an English Forest School monitor.
Rosa Ramos y Matthew Smith
English Teachers
Rosa has over 15 years experience working as a Spanish teacher at secondary schools in the UK and teaching English as a foreign language. Matt is a social worker by profession, a musician, excellent communicator and has experience working as an English teacher at school in Galicia.
We collaborate with
Aldea
Surf Camp
Surf sessions
CDM piragüismo
Dumbria
Canoeing sessions
Katarsis, School of English and Performing Arts
Theatre sessions
