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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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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 [...]