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Step Outside! – Free Outdoor Learning Pack
10 December 2022 5:30 PM | No CommentsI’ve just uploaded a new document to share which I thought you may be interested in – ‘Step Outside!’ A 132 page Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.
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Level 1 Forest School Course – Feb 2023 – Book now!
10 December 2022 5:15 PM | No CommentsWe're happy to announce the first course of 2023 is now open for booking!
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Free Slideshow – Introduction to Forest School
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Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
04 July 2022 5:15 PM | No CommentsBooking are now open for the Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School Ethos and Principles on 17th & 18th October 2022.
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Free Forest School Resources
15 January 2022 4:07 PM | No CommentsCheck out the FREE Forest School Resources we are sharing!
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Forest School Lou – YouTube Channel
15 January 2022 3:49 PM | No CommentsWe've started a YouTube channel - Forest School Lou! Check out our free videos to support your Forest School journey.
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Norfolk Archive
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![Date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/snowdrops_620x250-115x115.jpg "March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk")
March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 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 [...] -
![OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Format
Date: Beginning 13th April 2015 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £1,200 For Level 3
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kettle-115x115.jpg "April 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Norfolk")
April 2015 – OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsOCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Format Date: Beginning 13th April 2015 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £1,200 For Level 3 Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). [...] -
![[ March 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 29, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 10, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 25th March 2013 (see below for all course dates)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £900 For Level 3
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 professionals [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_03-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award – Modular Course, Norfolk
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments[ March 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 29, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 4, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 10, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. October 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Beginning 25th March 2013 (see below for all course dates) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Haymans Lodge, Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £900 For Level 3 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 professionals [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...]