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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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![[ March 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2013
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
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 Network (OCN). It is [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_01-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ March 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2013 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Houghton Hall Estate 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 Network (OCN). It is [...] -
![[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: £280 (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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/chair_building_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich Cost: £280 (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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – sorry that there has been a delay in News from us, there is much to update you on in the world of Forest School and Outdoor Learning! We hope you have been enjoying the joys of spring and have been out jumping in puddles, watching buds burst and breathing [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newsletter_may12-115x115.jpg "May Newsletter")
May Newsletter
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – sorry that there has been a delay in News from us, there is much to update you on in the world of Forest School and Outdoor Learning! We hope you have been enjoying the joys of spring and have been out jumping in puddles, watching buds burst and breathing [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC webpage (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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No Comments[ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC webpage (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 [...] -
![[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich
Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT)
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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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 [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th March 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Houghton Hall Cost: Approximately £320 – Check on Norfolk CC webpage (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 [...] -
![[ March 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm both days
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £280 for this module (please note that candidates will be required to have achieved, or be currently in the process of achieving the OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School qualification before undertaking this Level 2 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 – Forest School Assistant Training Module")
OCN Level 2 – Forest School Assistant Training Module
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th March 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm both days Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £280 for this module (please note that candidates will be required to have achieved, or be currently in the process of achieving the OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School qualification before undertaking this Level 2 [...] -
![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 [...] -
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ November 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st to Friday 25th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT) 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 [...]