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Free Forest School Resources
15 January 2022 4:07 PM | No CommentsCheck out the FREE Forest School Resources we are sharing!
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Forest School Lou – YouTube Channel
15 January 2022 3:49 PM | No CommentsWe've started a YouTube channel - Forest School Lou! Check out our free videos to support your Forest School journey.
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Level 1 Introduction to Forest School Training
15 January 2022 3:25 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School Ethos and Principles on 15th & 16th March 2022.
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Level 2 Forest School Assistant Training
15 January 2022 3:17 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 2 - Award for Forest School Assistants starting on 28th March 2022.
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Level 3 Forest School Leader Training
15 January 2022 3:11 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 3 - Certificate for Forest School Leaders starting on 28th March 2022.
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New Forest School Book
14 January 2022 8:44 PM | No Comments'Growing a Forest School from the Roots Up' is the first book from the Forest School Association. Check out our video chat with Nic Harding, Editor and Projects Officer for the FSA.
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Events Archive
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![[ 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")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Devon
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ March 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 22, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 18th March 2013 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haldon Forest Park, Devon 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Hampshire
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ November 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 25th November 2012
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre
Cost: £45 per person
Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft
Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bread_butter_620x250-115x115.jpg "Introduction to Spoon Carving")
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ November 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 25th November 2012 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £45 per person Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre 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 [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 11, 2012 | No Comments[ November 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (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 [...] -
![[ August 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 25th August 2012.
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Natural Surroundings, Letheringsett, nr Holt, NR25 7JN
Cost: Special Introductory Price!! £7 per person or £25 for a family and friends, ticket of up to 5 people (adults and children). This fee includes entrance to the gardens & reserve as well as the self guided activities. Places are [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bearly_picnic_620x250-115x115.jpg "‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ – Family Discovery Day")
‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ – Family Discovery Day
Posted on June 28, 2012 | No Comments[ August 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 25th August 2012. Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm Location: Natural Surroundings, Letheringsett, nr Holt, NR25 7JN Cost: Special Introductory Price!! £7 per person or £25 for a family and friends, ticket of up to 5 people (adults and children). This fee includes entrance to the gardens & reserve as well as the self guided activities. Places are [...] -
Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on June 2, 2012 | No Comments[ July 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm Location: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve Cost: £60 per person Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills. Who is the day for? If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil when you've forgotten one, make your own tent [...]