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Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2025!
27 June 2025 2:36 PM | No CommentsJoin us in the woods of Sheringham Park to train as a Forest School Assistant!
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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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Forest School Association Archive
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![Date: Refer to FSTC website
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire
Cost: Refer to FSTC website
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 of 16 wanting to experience [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/school-115x115.jpg "Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsDate: Refer to FSTC website Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire Cost: Refer to FSTC website 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 of 16 wanting to experience [...] -
![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: 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 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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in:
Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November
Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Newsletter_Sept12-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
September Newsletter
Posted on September 28, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in: Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August
Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Newsletter_Aug12-115x115.jpg "August Newsletter")
August Newsletter
Posted on August 19, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...]