Great Times

Redefining Education

Stories
April 22, 2025
Redefining Education: How Small Independent Schools Like Great Ballard Are Pioneering a Forward-Thinking Curriculum that Teaches Children Not Just How to Learn but How to Live
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News

Equestrian Team Triumphs!

News
February 24, 2025
Amazing equestrian news today as our GB team competed at the Eventers Challenge Qualifier at Coombelands.
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Super Stretch Saturday

News
February 10, 2025
For our Super Stretch Saturday, our wonderful Lab Technician Megan gave us an insight into the fascinating world of Forensic Science!
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Young Voices at the O2

News
February 5, 2025
Our students from Year 5 to Year 7 were lucky enough to perform this week to a packed O2 arena.
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Stories

How to get your child Reception ready

Stories
November 25, 2021
Important milestones are dotted along our pathways as we travel through life – none more so than when young children begin their journey into education. As parents you find yourself challenged with a big decision: who to trust with the care and education of your most precious commodity. Schools are around every corner...but how do you know which is the right one for you, and more importantly for your child?
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How Great Ballard does PSHE

Stories
September 30, 2021
Some may ask, PSHE, what is that? It has been given many acronyms over the years and you may recall something similar from your own school days. As well as various name changes, the curriculum has recently been updated to reflect the multifaceted and rather complex society in which we live.
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Mental health

Stories
February 19, 2021
How have your students adjusted to the new way of working and what’s been the impact on their mental health? What signs should parents look out for to ensure their children are coping? Some Top tips please!
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