![OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Format
Date: Beginning 13th April 2015 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £1,200 For Level 3
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kettle-115x115.jpg "April 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Norfolk")
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are full of the joys of spring, the sun is shining (well some of the time!), the primroses and daffodils are blooming and the birds are singing their hearts out! We’ve been busy out and about running training in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire, meeting some lovely people who [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/newletter_april_620x250-115x115.jpg "April Newsletter")
![[ March 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 29, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 10, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 25th March 2013 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £900 For Level 3
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk")
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are keeping warm round the campfire with a minced pie and hot chocolate (or perhaps something stronger!?) this winter! We would like to wish all our subscribers a fun filled festive season and happy new year!
Seasonal Stories
Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Newsletter_Dec12-115x115.jpg "December Newsletter")
![[ June 6, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2013
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £330 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor)
Description:
The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at anyone over the age [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
![[ January 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. February 1, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 24, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 31st January 2013 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Blashford Lakes, Hampshire
Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) For Level 3
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at teachers and other education [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Nov10-075_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Hampshire")
![[ March 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th March 2013
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £150
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School.
The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jo-lashing_620x250-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School")
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in:
Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November
Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Newsletter_Sept12-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
![[ October 20, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 20th October 2012
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter
Cost: £45 per person
Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft
Join us at the fantastic woodland at Forestry Commission Haldon Forest to whittle away the day making spoons.
Who is the day for?
The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing skills. Whether you [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2spoons_620x250-115x115.jpg "Introduction to Spoon Carving")
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Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2025!
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11 March 2025 6:18 PM | No CommentsWe are excited to announce our next level 1 Introduction to Forest School course in May is now open for booking!
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![Looking for a System for Safe Tool Use at Forest School?
Ever had that moment at Forest School when a child bounds up to you bursting with excitement saying “I want to make a car/puppet/bird house/ladybird/golf club!” etc?
Knowing how to use tools safely at Forest School unlocks the potential to follow these child-led inspirations, using the [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tool-crib-sheet-square-thumbnail-36x36.jpg "Free Tool Use Crib Sheet")
Free Tool Use Crib Sheet
30 August 2024 5:23 PM | No CommentsLooking for a System for Safe Tool Use at Forest School? Ever had that moment at Forest School when a child bounds up to you bursting with excitement saying “I want to make a car/puppet/bird house/ladybird/golf club!” etc? Knowing how to use tools safely at Forest School unlocks the potential to follow these child-led inspirations, using the [...]
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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in November 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course.
We find this method of training works better in the winter months when [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/spring-celebration-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!")
Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!
30 August 2024 5:06 PM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in November 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course. We find this method of training works better in the winter months when [...]
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Get Singing this Winter!
07 February 2024 12:01 AM | No CommentsI’ve shared 3 Winter time songs recently on my YouTube Channel and you can also get the lyric’s sheets for free here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/forestschoollou/extras
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![Join me in real life to refresh your practical skills!
I love playing with tools and knots to make stuff in the woods!
Although sometimes I wish I had more time to practice and play. There never seems to be enough time in the day, (with a 3 year old running rings round me!) and the practical [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3-stick-trees-36x36.jpg "Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?")
Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?
08 November 2023 2:57 AM | No CommentsJoin me in real life to refresh your practical skills! I love playing with tools and knots to make stuff in the woods! Although sometimes I wish I had more time to practice and play. There never seems to be enough time in the day, (with a 3 year old running rings round me!) and the practical [...]
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