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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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Free Slideshow – Introduction to Forest School
04 July 2022 5:28 PM | No CommentsClaim your FREE download - an Introduction to Forest School slideshow.
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Forest School Leaders 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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]