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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CPD Archive
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![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and have been able to get out and about exploring nature.
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
New – CPD training for Forest School Leaders
We are pleased [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/newsletter_september_2011_620x250-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
September Newsletter
Posted on September 11, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and have been able to get out and about exploring nature. Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. New – CPD training for Forest School Leaders We are pleased [...] -
![[ 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 [...]