Latest News
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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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![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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Assistant Award Archive
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![Date: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website.
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire.
Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices.
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Natural_collage.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website. Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire. Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices. Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Newsletter_June12-115x115.jpg "June Newsletter")
June Newsletter
Posted on June 10, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been wrapping up warm for wintery woodland explorations! Have a fantastic festive season!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
New – OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant ‘Top-up’ Module
The Forest School Training Company have developed [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/newsletter_december_2011_620x250-115x115.jpg "December Newsletter")
December Newsletter
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been wrapping up warm for wintery woodland explorations! Have a fantastic festive season! Website update – Seasonal Stories Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. New – OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant ‘Top-up’ Module The Forest School Training Company have developed [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
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 2 Forest School Assistant Award
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsDate: Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December (Training component – please see below for assessments) – POSTPONED Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: 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 qualification and [...]