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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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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-mirror-walk-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!")
Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!
08 November 2023 2:45 AM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 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 [...]
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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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OCN Archive
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![Date: Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December (Training component – please see below for assessments) – POSTPONED
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.)
Description:
The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised qualification and [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award")
OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant Award
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsDate: Monday 29th November to Wednesday 1st December (Training component – please see below for assessments) – POSTPONED Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £400 (This fee has been subsidised by Norfolk County Council from the full cost of £550.) Description: The OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant course is a nationally recognised qualification and [...] -
![[ March 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th March 2011 (FULLY BOOKED)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
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/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_07-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ March 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th March 2011 (FULLY BOOKED) Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre 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 [...] -
![[ November 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November 2010
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor)
Description:
This course is now FULLY BOOKED, please look for alternate course dates.](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_05-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November 2010 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: This course is now FULLY BOOKED, please look for alternate course dates. -
![[ November 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Sheringham Park
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 the age of 16 wanting [...]](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 September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November 2010 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Sheringham Park 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 the age of 16 wanting [...]