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Free Forest School Resources
15 January 2022 4:07 PM | No CommentsCheck out the FREE Forest School Resources we are sharing!
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Forest School Lou – YouTube Channel
15 January 2022 3:49 PM | No CommentsWe've started a YouTube channel - Forest School Lou! Check out our free videos to support your Forest School journey.
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Level 1 Introduction to Forest School Training
15 January 2022 3:25 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School Ethos and Principles on 15th & 16th March 2022.
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Level 2 Forest School Assistant Training
15 January 2022 3:17 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 2 - Award for Forest School Assistants starting on 28th March 2022.
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Level 3 Forest School Leader Training
15 January 2022 3:11 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 3 - Certificate for Forest School Leaders starting on 28th March 2022.
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New Forest School Book
14 January 2022 8:44 PM | No Comments'Growing a Forest School from the Roots Up' is the first book from the Forest School Association. Check out our video chat with Nic Harding, Editor and Projects Officer for the FSA.
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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 [...]