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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 Archive
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![[ 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
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 [...] -
![Date: 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award")
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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_07-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "Forest School Skill Share")
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 [...] -
![[ November 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November 2010
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor)
Description:
This course is now FULLY BOOKED, please look for alternate course dates.](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_05-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November 2010 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: This course is now FULLY BOOKED, please look for alternate course dates. -
![[ November 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Sheringham Park
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 the age of 16 wanting [...]](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 September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November 2010 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Sheringham Park 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 the age of 16 wanting [...] -
Forest School Skill Share
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ October 9, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 9th Oct 2010 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 [...] -
National Consultation for Forest School NGB
Posted on September 20, 2010 | No CommentsThere currently is a consultation survey asking for people across the UK to feed their thoughts about the prospect of forming a National Governing Body for Forest School. Have your say by completing an online survey found here. Please note the survey will close on 30th September 2010. -
Forest School Special Interest Group AGM
Posted on September 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe Institute for Outdoor Learning Forest School Special Interest Group are having their AGM on Saturday 13th November 2010 in Roehampton, London. The day will also include workshops on using knives at Forest School, the law and insurance. Find out more on their website here. -
National Forest School Conference
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe Forest School Special Interest Group (SIG) of IOL are organising a Forest School Conference and hoping to secure Richard Louv (Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’) as the keynote speaker. The day will include various seminars and workshops provided by key Forest School practitioners from across the UK. Date: Saturday 5th June 2010 Location: University [...]