Latest News
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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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![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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Introduction to Forest School Archive
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![Date: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website.
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire.
Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices.
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Natural_collage.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website. Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire. Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices. Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...] -
![Date: 26th and 27th June 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 taste of [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Sun_trees_620x250-115x115.jpg "June 2015 – Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk")
June 2015 – Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: 26th and 27th June 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 taste of [...] -
![[ 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 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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Newsletter_June12-115x115.jpg "June Newsletter")
June Newsletter
Posted on June 10, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...] -
![[ 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 [...]