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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 8, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
A fascinating 1 day course designed for all teachers and teaching assistants wishing to develop outdoor learning opportunities and build their confidence in using the outdoors.
The course would also be very relevant to Forest School Practitioners wanting to develop their skills.
During the day the [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "‘Tree-mendous’ Learning Outside the Classroom – Exploring the learning potential of common trees")
‘Tree-mendous’ Learning Outside the Classroom – Exploring the learning potential of common trees
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 8, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 8th November 2010 Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £140 Description: A fascinating 1 day course designed for all teachers and teaching assistants wishing to develop outdoor learning opportunities and build their confidence in using the outdoors. The course would also be very relevant to Forest School Practitioners wanting to develop their skills. During the day the [...] -
![[ October 18, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Monday 18th October 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
This course is for all practitioners working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children who would like to explore the creative potential of the natural environment and is suitable for: Early Years and KS1 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Art [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "Creativity in the Outdoors – Supporting outdoor play in Early Years and Key Stage 1")
Creativity in the Outdoors – Supporting outdoor play in Early Years and Key Stage 1
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ October 18, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Monday 18th October 2010 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £140 Description: This course is for all practitioners working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children who would like to explore the creative potential of the natural environment and is suitable for: Early Years and KS1 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Art [...] -
![[ October 9, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 9th Oct 2010
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Free to Norfolk Level 3 Forest School Practitioners
Description:
An informal day for Forest School Leaders to share their practical skills with one another. The day aims to:
Support Forest School Leaders to maintain and develop their practical skills (using tools, knots, fire).
Provide opportunities for [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "Forest School Skill Share")
Forest School Skill Share
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ October 9, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 9th Oct 2010 Time: 10am – 3pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Free to Norfolk Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Description: An informal day for Forest School Leaders to share their practical skills with one another. The day aims to: Support Forest School Leaders to maintain and develop their practical skills (using tools, knots, fire). Provide opportunities for [...] -
National Consultation for Forest School NGB
Posted on September 20, 2010 | No CommentsThere currently is a consultation survey asking for people across the UK to feed their thoughts about the prospect of forming a National Governing Body for Forest School. Have your say by completing an online survey found here. Please note the survey will close on 30th September 2010. -
Forest School Special Interest Group AGM
Posted on September 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe Institute for Outdoor Learning Forest School Special Interest Group are having their AGM on Saturday 13th November 2010 in Roehampton, London. The day will also include workshops on using knives at Forest School, the law and insurance. Find out more on their website here. -
New Book Available
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsA new book I Love My World written by Chris Holland (Forest School practitioner and experienced outdoor learning provider) is now available. It promotes natural play and the Forest School ethos of learning and development in the outdoors and is filled with interesting activities and ideas. Find out more here: www.ilovemyworld.info -
![The Forest Education Initiative have created and piloted a Quality Improvement Framework (QuIF) for Forest School Practitioners across the UK. This self evaluation is designed as a tool for reflection and to provide continued professional development for practitioners. It hopes to support practitioners to develop high quality Forest School practice.
To view and download the QuIF [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Up_the_treehouse-115x115.jpg "Forest School Quality Improvement Framework")
Forest School Quality Improvement Framework
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe Forest Education Initiative have created and piloted a Quality Improvement Framework (QuIF) for Forest School Practitioners across the UK. This self evaluation is designed as a tool for reflection and to provide continued professional development for practitioners. It hopes to support practitioners to develop high quality Forest School practice. To view and download the QuIF [...] -
![The Forest School Special Interest Group (SIG) of IOL are organising a Forest School Conference and hoping to secure Richard Louv (Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’) as the keynote speaker. The day will include various seminars and workshops provided by key Forest School practitioners from across the UK.
Date: Saturday 5th June 2010
Location: University [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "National Forest School Conference")
National Forest School Conference
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe Forest School Special Interest Group (SIG) of IOL are organising a Forest School Conference and hoping to secure Richard Louv (Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’) as the keynote speaker. The day will include various seminars and workshops provided by key Forest School practitioners from across the UK. Date: Saturday 5th June 2010 Location: University [...] -
Norfolk Forest School Leader’s Network Meetings
Posted on January 14, 2010 | No CommentsMeetings are organised once a term for Forest School Leaders to share practice, network and update one another. Some in-house training is also provided through these meetings. We use different venues across Norfolk. All Leaders are welcome, please contact us (link to contact page!) for further information. -
![We are currently looking for qualified Level 3 Forest School Leaders who are running regular Forest School to support practitioners undergoing training. Interested practitioners will undergo an induction programme to become a Forest School Mentor. Mentors will be recognised by a Norfolk County Council logo and get paid for the work they do. If you [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/school-115x115.jpg "Norfolk Forest School Mentor Scheme")
Norfolk Forest School Mentor Scheme
Posted on January 14, 2010 | No CommentsWe are currently looking for qualified Level 3 Forest School Leaders who are running regular Forest School to support practitioners undergoing training. Interested practitioners will undergo an induction programme to become a Forest School Mentor. Mentors will be recognised by a Norfolk County Council logo and get paid for the work they do. If you [...]