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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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training Archive
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![[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall
Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 (OCN). It is aimed at anyone [...]](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 November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 (OCN). It is aimed at anyone [...] -
![[ May 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th May 2011
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 (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 November 1, 2010 | No Comments[ May 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. May 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th May 2011 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: Approximately £280 - Check on NCC 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 (OCN). It is [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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. -
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 [...] -
![[ November 8, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
A fascinating 1 day course designed for all teachers and teaching assistants wishing to develop outdoor learning opportunities and build their confidence in using the outdoors.
The course would also be very relevant to Forest School Practitioners wanting to develop their skills.
During the day the [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_04-115x115.jpg "‘Tree-mendous’ Learning Outside the Classroom – Exploring the learning potential of common trees")
‘Tree-mendous’ Learning Outside the Classroom – Exploring the learning potential of common trees
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ November 8, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 8th November 2010 Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £140 Description: A fascinating 1 day course designed for all teachers and teaching assistants wishing to develop outdoor learning opportunities and build their confidence in using the outdoors. The course would also be very relevant to Forest School Practitioners wanting to develop their skills. During the day the [...] -
![[ October 18, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Monday 18th October 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £140
Description:
This course is for all practitioners working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children who would like to explore the creative potential of the natural environment and is suitable for: Early Years and KS1 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Art [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_02-115x115.jpg "Creativity in the Outdoors – Supporting outdoor play in Early Years and Key Stage 1")
Creativity in the Outdoors – Supporting outdoor play in Early Years and Key Stage 1
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No Comments[ October 18, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Monday 18th October 2010 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £140 Description: This course is for all practitioners working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children who would like to explore the creative potential of the natural environment and is suitable for: Early Years and KS1 Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Art [...]