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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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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-mirror-walk-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!")
Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!
08 November 2023 2:45 AM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]
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Step Outside! – Free Outdoor Learning Pack
10 December 2022 5:30 PM | No CommentsI’ve just uploaded a new document to share which I thought you may be interested in – ‘Step Outside!’ A 132 page Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.
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Level 1 Forest School Course – Feb 2023 – Book now!
10 December 2022 5:15 PM | No CommentsWe're happy to announce the first course of 2023 is now open for booking!
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Catton Park 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/2015/05/IMG_5314_zpsbsbwzmu8-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on January 24, 2016 | 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 [...] -
![Date: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website for up-to-date information and booking
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day (over 2 consecutive days)
Location: Various Norfolk
Cost: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members)
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/first-aid1-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk")
First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsDate: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website for up-to-date information and booking Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day (over 2 consecutive days) Location: Various Norfolk Cost: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members) Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs [...] -
![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 [...] -
![Date: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website for up-to-date information and booking
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day (over 2 consecutive days)
Location: Various Norfolk
Cost: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members)
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_5268_zpsnti9seph-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk")
First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website for up-to-date information and booking Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day (over 2 consecutive days) Location: Various Norfolk Cost: Refer to FSA Norfolk local group website (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members) Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of [...] -
![OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Format
Date: Beginning 13th April 2015 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £1,200 For Level 3
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kettle-115x115.jpg "April 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Norfolk")
April 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsOCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Format Date: Beginning 13th April 2015 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £1,200 For Level 3 Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are full of the joys of spring, the sun is shining (well some of the time!), the primroses and daffodils are blooming and the birds are singing their hearts out! We’ve been busy out and about running training in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire, meeting some lovely people who [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/newletter_april_620x250-115x115.jpg "April Newsletter")
April Newsletter
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are full of the joys of spring, the sun is shining (well some of the time!), the primroses and daffodils are blooming and the birds are singing their hearts out! We’ve been busy out and about running training in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire, meeting some lovely people who [...] -
![[ June 6, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2013
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £330 (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 the age [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ June 6, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2013 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £330 (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 the age [...]