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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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![I’ve just finished compiling A FREE 40 page resource pack – ‘Inspired by Autumn
Yes that is 40… FOUR ZERO pages (I was as surprised as you!) which is why it has taken me a bit longer than expected to finish it!
But here it is…
It has over 60 Autumnal Activities in it. Plus a separate book [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fly-agaric-fungi-by-Егор-Камелев-from-Pixabay--36x36.jpg "Free ‘Inspired by Autumn’ Resource Pack")
Free ‘Inspired by Autumn’ Resource Pack
08 November 2023 2:53 AM | No CommentsI’ve just finished compiling A FREE 40 page resource pack – ‘Inspired by Autumn Yes that is 40… FOUR ZERO pages (I was as surprised as you!) which is why it has taken me a bit longer than expected to finish it! But here it is… It has over 60 Autumnal Activities in it. Plus a separate book [...]
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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-mirror-walk-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!")
Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!
08 November 2023 2:45 AM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]
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Events Archive
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![[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich
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/2012/05/chair_building_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich 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 [...] -
![[ May 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012
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 February 18, 2012 | No Comments[ May 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012 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 [...] -
![[ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No Comments[ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC 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 [...] -
![[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich
Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT)
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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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 [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th March 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Houghton Hall Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC 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 [...] -
![[ March 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm both days
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £280 for this module (please note that candidates will be required to have achieved, or be currently in the process of achieving the OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School qualification before undertaking this Level 2 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 – Forest School Assistant Training Module")
OCN Level 2 – Forest School Assistant Training Module
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm both days Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £280 for this module (please note that candidates will be required to have achieved, or be currently in the process of achieving the OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School qualification before undertaking this Level 2 [...] -
![[ November 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 12th November 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £80
Description:
Do some of your learners at Forest School just love string and at any opportunity tie everything in knots?! Or does your den building need some extending? The topics of 'cordage', 'knots' and 'shelters' is vast and presents a huge range [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Up_the_treehouse-115x115.jpg "Tarps and Twine – CPD for Forest School Leaders")
Tarps and Twine – CPD for Forest School Leaders
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No Comments[ November 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 12th November 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £80 Description: Do some of your learners at Forest School just love string and at any opportunity tie everything in knots?! Or does your den building need some extending? The topics of 'cordage', 'knots' and 'shelters' is vast and presents a huge range [...] -
![[ October 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 20th October 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £80
Description:
Fire is magical, and often entrances learners at Forest School. The topic of 'fire' is vast and presents a huge range of holistic learning opportunities. This day is designed to support Forest School Leaders (Level 3) extend their skills and knowledge of [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pot_hanger_night_620x250-115x115.jpg "Firecraft and Camp Cooking – CPD for Forest School Leaders")
Firecraft and Camp Cooking – CPD for Forest School Leaders
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No Comments[ October 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 20th October 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £80 Description: Fire is magical, and often entrances learners at Forest School. The topic of 'fire' is vast and presents a huge range of holistic learning opportunities. This day is designed to support Forest School Leaders (Level 3) extend their skills and knowledge of [...] -
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ February 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. February 21, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st February 2012 (NOW FULLY BOOKED) Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre 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 [...] -
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ November 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st to Friday 25th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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 [...]