Jay Watts

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Jay Watts

Director of Outdoor Education

Jay Watts is the Head of Outdoor Education at Malvern College, where he has spent over a decade building one of the UK’s most ambitious and respected programmes. He believes in the transformative power of adventure, using outdoor experiences to develop resilience, teamwork and character in pupils. Through both local challenges and global expeditions, Jay inspires young people to push their limits and discover their potential beyond the classroom.

Articles by Jay Watts

06 May 2026 | Co-Curriculum

Why racing the sun builds more than endurance 

All done for another year – and what a year it was. It will come as no surprise that events like Race the Sun come at a cost. But perhaps not the kind many assume. Alongside other Outdoor Education initiatives, ‘Race the Sun’ is funded primarily through sponsorship raised by the pupils themselves. This is supported by […]
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