![[ March 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Fairhaven Water Gardens, South Walsham
Cost: £280 (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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Nov10-075_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
![[ March 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 15, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th March 2011
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day
Location: Whitlingham Country Park Visitor Centre, 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jo-lashing_620x250-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School")
![[ January 16, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 16th January 2011
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Free!
Description:
An informal day for adults to undertake some woodland conservation management and practice using hand tools and fire. The day aims:
To support the woodland management at Holt Hall, specifically in the woodland camp and Taylors wood areas.
To develop understanding of woodland ecology [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bowdrill_620x250-115x115.jpg "Woodland Work Out!")
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the wintery weather and playing in the snow!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Wintertime facts, folklore, stories and activities are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Winter Tree Workshop
Sunday 5th December 2010 9.30-12.30am at Holt Hall Field Studies Centre [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nov10_newsletter-115x115.jpg "November Newsletter")
![[ November 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £550 – please check NCC webpage
Description:
The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award")
![[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall
Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC webpage (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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
![[ May 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th May 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC webpage (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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_01-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
![[ December 5, 2010; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Date: Sunday 5th December 2010
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £20 per person
Description:
A hands-on introduction to tree identification in winter, aimed at teachers, Forest School Leaders and Environmental Educators.
Develop your understanding of the traditional uses and folklore of common British tree species and how to use them as a learning resource with [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "Trees in Winter Workshop")
![[ November 7, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 7th November 2010
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Free!
Description:
An informal day for adults to undertake some woodland conservation management and practice using hand tools and fire. The day aims:
To support the woodland management at Holt Hall, specifically in the woodland camp and Taylors wood areas.
To develop understanding of woodland ecology [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_07-115x115.jpg "Woodland Work Out!")
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Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2025!
27 June 2025 2:36 PM | No CommentsJoin us in the woods of Sheringham Park to train as a Forest School Assistant!
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Level 1 Introduction to Forest School Ethos & Principles – Course beginning May 2025
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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