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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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Events Archive
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![[ 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
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 [...] -
![[ May 7, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday 7th May 2011
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Holt Hall
Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only)
Description:
Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pot_hanger_night_620x250-115x115.jpg "Fire Craft Fundamentals")
Fire Craft Fundamentals
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ May 7, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday 7th May 2011 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Holt Hall Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only) Description: Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for [...] -
![[ April 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 21st April 2011 (Easter Holidays)
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall
Cost: £55 adults and £25 under 18's
Description:
Get away from the stresses of modern life and spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest in the beautiful and relaxing woodland of Holt Hall.
Rediscover nature together as a family whilst undertaking activities such as;
Making and [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/flintandsteel_620x250-115x115.jpg "Family Bushcraft Day")
Family Bushcraft Day
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ April 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 21st April 2011 (Easter Holidays) Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Cost: £55 adults and £25 under 18's Description: Get away from the stresses of modern life and spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest in the beautiful and relaxing woodland of Holt Hall. Rediscover nature together as a family whilst undertaking activities such as; Making and [...] -
![[ February 25, 2011; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Date: Friday 25th February 2011 (Half Term)
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 all adults interested in broadening their knowledge of all things ‘Sylvan’.
Develop your understanding of the traditional uses and folklore of common British tree species and how to identify [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/snowey-lane-03_620x250-115x115.jpg "Trees in Winter Workshop")
Trees in Winter Workshop
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ February 25, 2011; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Date: Friday 25th February 2011 (Half Term) 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 all adults interested in broadening their knowledge of all things ‘Sylvan’. Develop your understanding of the traditional uses and folklore of common British tree species and how to identify [...] -
![[ April 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th April 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall and Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.)
Description:
The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant")
OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ April 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th April 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall and Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.) Description: The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised [...] -
![[ 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")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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!")
Woodland Work Out!
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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")
OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ 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 [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ 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 [...]