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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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First Aid for Forest School Archive
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![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: 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 [...] -
![Date: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2015
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £160 (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members)
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School.
The course is delivered in a hands-on, and [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/C_Nicola_Poole_sunny_oak_leaves_620x250-115x115.jpg "March 2015 – First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk")
March 2015 – First Aid for Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2015 Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £160 (reduced price available for FSA Norfolk members) Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School. The course is delivered in a hands-on, and [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are keeping warm round the campfire with a minced pie and hot chocolate (or perhaps something stronger!?) this winter! We would like to wish all our subscribers a fun filled festive season and happy new year!
Seasonal Stories
Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Newsletter_Dec12-115x115.jpg "December Newsletter")
December Newsletter
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope you are keeping warm round the campfire with a minced pie and hot chocolate (or perhaps something stronger!?) this winter! We would like to wish all our subscribers a fun filled festive season and happy new year! Seasonal Stories Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take [...] -
![[ March 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th March 2013
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £150
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School.
The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jo-lashing_620x250-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School")
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No Comments[ March 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th March 2013 Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £150 Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School. The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...] -
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No Comments[ May 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012 Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £150 Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School. The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...] -
![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 [...] -
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ February 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. February 21, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st February 2012 (NOW FULLY BOOKED) Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £150 Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School. The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011.
Woodland Workout!
Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free!
Start the New Year by helping the woods [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jan2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "January Newsletter")
January Newsletter
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011. Woodland Workout! Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free! Start the New Year by helping the woods [...]