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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level 3 Archive
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![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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich
Cost: £900 (£750 plus 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich Cost: £900 (£750 plus 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 [...] -
![[ October 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 20th October 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £80
Description:
Fire is magical, and often entrances learners at Forest School. The topic of 'fire' is vast and presents a huge range of holistic learning opportunities. This day is designed to support Forest School Leaders (Level 3) extend their skills and knowledge of [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pot_hanger_night_620x250-115x115.jpg "Firecraft and Camp Cooking – CPD for Forest School Leaders")
Firecraft and Camp Cooking – CPD for Forest School Leaders
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No Comments[ October 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 20th October 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £80 Description: Fire is magical, and often entrances learners at Forest School. The topic of 'fire' is vast and presents a huge range of holistic learning opportunities. This day is designed to support Forest School Leaders (Level 3) extend their skills and knowledge of [...] -
![[ November 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st to Friday 25th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £900 (£750 plus 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 [...]](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 August 18, 2011 | No Comments[ November 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 21st to Friday 25th November 2011 (Training component – please see below for assessments.) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £900 (£750 plus 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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011.
Woodland Workout!
Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free!
Start the New Year by helping the woods [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jan2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "January Newsletter")
January Newsletter
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011. Woodland Workout! Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free! Start the New Year by helping the woods [...] -
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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
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 [...]