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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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Forest School Archive
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![Date: Beginning 28th September 2015 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: The Sustainability Centre, Hampshire
Cost: £1420 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals already [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/decorated_tree_stump_620x250-115x115.jpg "Sept 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Hampshire")
Sept 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Hampshire
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Beginning 28th September 2015 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: The Sustainability Centre, Hampshire Cost: £1420 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals already [...] -
![Date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2015
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £330
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 a [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/snowdrops_620x250-115x115.jpg "March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk")
March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2015 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £330 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 a [...] -
![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). [...] -
![[ March 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 29, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 10, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 25th March 2013 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £900 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments[ March 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 29, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 10, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 25th March 2013 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £900 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Devon
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ March 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 22, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 18th March 2013 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haldon Forest Park, Devon Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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). It is aimed at teachers and other [...] -
![[ January 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. February 1, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 24, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 31st January 2013 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Blashford Lakes, Hampshire
Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Nov10-075_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Hampshire")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Hampshire
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No Comments[ January 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. February 1, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 24, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 31st January 2013 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Blashford Lakes, Hampshire Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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). It is aimed at teachers and other education [...] -
![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 [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 11, 2012 | No Comments[ November 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (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 [...]