CONTACT VIRTUAL OPEN DAY BOX OFFICE PORTALS Phone Email Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Menu HOME | ABOUT BALLARD | FOREST SCHOOL FOREST SCHOOL “I love everything at Forest School.” Anna (Reception pupil) Forest School fosters resilient, confident, independent and creative thinkers, just like Anna. At Ballard, we are really lucky to have such beautiful and varied grounds for everybody to enjoy. We have always embraced outdoor learning and its importance in our children’s lives. We launched our bespoke Forest School in 2018, which has enhanced our children’s learning, development and well-being. Children generally learn best and remember learning experiences when they ‘own’ their learning. They also love to choose and discover things for themselves. As Forest School enables learners to decide how they wish to spend their time, the children are highly motivated. They learn how to be independent and the power of perseverance and carry this with them back into the classroom and onwards on their learning journey through life. We have two Forest School environments on our campus; one for Pre-Prep and one for our Lower Prep pupils; from fire-striking, toasting marshmallows, creating forest gardens and fairy kingdoms, sawing, enjoying rivers, bogs, trees and dens, making mud kitchens or picking blackberries for tie-dying, pupils love Forest School and are thriving. NEWS school 27/10/21 Ballard Pupils Speak Up About Climate Change STEM 07/05/21 STEAM Challenge Success for Ballard Pupils arts 02/06/20 ballard@home – our School’s community forms a virtual choir to stay connected with each other next OPEN MORNINGS STORIES & TESTIMONIALS PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY VISIT OUR VIRTUAL OPEN DAY next Ballard School Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU Tel: 01425 626900 Email: admissions@ballardschool.co.uk Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Terms of Use This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK View larger map © 2021 Ballard School School Website Design : innermedia.co.uk High Visibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All