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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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News Archive
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![[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](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 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the signs of Spring that are bursting out all around!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Spring-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Forestry Commission Consultation – The future of FC woodland
As you will no [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Feb2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "February Newsletter")
February Newsletter
Posted on February 18, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the signs of Spring that are bursting out all around! Website update – Seasonal Stories Spring-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Forestry Commission Consultation – The future of FC woodland As you will no [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011.
Woodland Workout!
Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free!
Start the New Year by helping the woods [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jan2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "January Newsletter")
January Newsletter
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011. Woodland Workout! Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free! Start the New Year by helping the woods [...] -
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 [...]