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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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Norfolk Forest School Leader’s Network Meetings
Posted on January 14, 2010 | No CommentsMeetings are organised once a term for Forest School Leaders to share practice, network and update one another. Some in-house training is also provided through these meetings. We use different venues across Norfolk. All Leaders are welcome, please contact us (link to contact page!) for further information. -
![We are currently looking for qualified Level 3 Forest School Leaders who are running regular Forest School to support practitioners undergoing training. Interested practitioners will undergo an induction programme to become a Forest School Mentor. Mentors will be recognised by a Norfolk County Council logo and get paid for the work they do. If you [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/school-115x115.jpg "Norfolk Forest School Mentor Scheme")
Norfolk Forest School Mentor Scheme
Posted on January 14, 2010 | No CommentsWe are currently looking for qualified Level 3 Forest School Leaders who are running regular Forest School to support practitioners undergoing training. Interested practitioners will undergo an induction programme to become a Forest School Mentor. Mentors will be recognised by a Norfolk County Council logo and get paid for the work they do. If you [...] -
![The first Norfolk Forest School was piloted in 2005 by Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Wildlife Trust at Houghton Hall. From this pilot some key benefits and principal outcomes were highlighted (please see Case Studies page (link to page) to download a full evaluation of this pilot):
Forest School; reflecting best early years practice – A [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kettle-115x115.jpg "Norfolk Research")
Norfolk Research
Posted on January 14, 2010 | No CommentsThe first Norfolk Forest School was piloted in 2005 by Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Wildlife Trust at Houghton Hall. From this pilot some key benefits and principal outcomes were highlighted (please see Case Studies page (link to page) to download a full evaluation of this pilot): Forest School; reflecting best early years practice – A [...]