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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
Read More - 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 [...]
Read More - 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 [...]
Read More - 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 [...]
Read More - 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.
Read More - 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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OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ April 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th April 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall and Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.) Description: The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ March 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Fairhaven Water Gardens, South Walsham 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 [...] -
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No Comments[ March 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. March 15, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th March 2011 Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Whitlingham Country Park Visitor Centre, 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 [...] -
OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ November 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £550 – please check NCC webpage Description: The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 is aimed at anyone [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ May 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th May 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 is [...] -
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No Comments[ February 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 1, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 28th February to Friday 4th March 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Whitlingham Country Park Cost: £880 (including 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 other education [...] -
OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsDate: Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December (Training component – please see below for assessments) – POSTPONED Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.) Description: The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised qualification and [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ March 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th March 2011 (FULLY BOOKED) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre 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 [...] -
Forest School Skill Share
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ February 5, 2011; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 5th Feb 2011 Time: 10am – 3pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Free to Norfolk Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Description: An informal day for Forest School Leaders to share their practical skills with one another. The day aims to: Support Forest School Leaders to maintain and develop their practical skills (using tools, knots, fire). Provide opportunities for [...]