Latest News
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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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Level 1 Archive
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![[ 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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in:
Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November
Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Newsletter_Sept12-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
September Newsletter
Posted on September 28, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in: Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...] -
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. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August
Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Newsletter_Aug12-115x115.jpg "August Newsletter")
August Newsletter
Posted on August 19, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...] -
![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 [...] -
![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 [...]